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Date of Birth
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She moved to California for dance.
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She danced with Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo.
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She moved to New York City.
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She married George Balanchine.
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She became the first prima ballerina of the New York City Ballet.
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She retired from dancing
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Maria married her second husband, Henry "Buzz" Paschen in 1956.
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With her sister they founded Chicago City Ballet.
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She was awarded the Kennedy Center Honors for her contributions to American culture.
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She was awarded the National medal of Arts.
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she appeared in the documentary Ballet Russes.
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She died At 88 years old
