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Source: National Public Radio: All Things Considered

Roundup

11-9-08

Remembering Ballerina Rosella Hightower [audio 1 min 35 sec]

Ballerina Rosella Hightower died last week at the age of 88. She was of Choctaw Indian ancestry, one of several famous Native American ballerinas from her home state of Oklahoma.

Read entire article at National Public Radio: All Things Considered