Her centennial is this year — she died in 2013, at 88 — and she remains widely regarded as America’s first prima ballerina and one of the most renowned Native American dancers. Her ...

As America’s first prima ballerina, her “steps” included establishing a new American ballet tradition while also reflecting Osage ingenuity and resilience.

Renowned South African ballet dancer Angela Revie has ... conferred upon Revie the honorary position of Prima Ballerina, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the art of ballet ...