Maria Tallchief, one of the 20th century’s most important ballerinas, died on Thursday at 88. Ms. Tallchief, a former wife and muse of the choreographer George Balanchine, was known for dazzling audiences with her speed, energy and fire. Here are a selection of video clips of Ms. Tallchief dancing.
In Balanchine’s “Firebirdâ€
With Conrad Ludlow in the Balcony Scene of “of Romeo and Juliet,†1966
With Rudolf Nureyev in the “Flower Festival,†1962
At Jacob’s Pillow - “Firebird†and “Sylviaâ€
