Fancy Dancer

Lara/Larissa is a misfit in rural South Dakota—half-Native and half-White, weighed down by physical limitations. She takes beginner ballet class for physical therapy and hates it—until the story of Osage prima ballerina Maria Tallchief inspires her to pursue a professional dance career. Based on the author’s own story, Fancy Dancer is a rich, multigenerational experience that speaks to the power of storytelling and the beauty of finding your own community.

Content Warnings/Age Recommendations

Contains themes such as physical disability and bullying. This performance is recommended for ages 10 and older.

Themes

Lara becomes inspired by hearing the story of an ancestor doing something special. What is a story from the past that has inspired you? What is a story from today’s world that you hope inspires someone in the future?

Accessibility

Many performance venues offer accessibility accommodations such as wheelchair seating, assistive listening, sensory ear plugs, ASL interpretation, open captioning, or audio description, among other options. These accommodations are specific to each event, and may not be available everywhere. When registering with us, please let us know what accommodations you need and we will follow up with you!

Transportation

If you do not have access to a ride, call Project Success and we can provide transportation for you. Please let us know if you need a ride when you make your reservation. We will need at least 2 days’ notice to set up transportation.

Childcare

Childcare is available for this performance. Please let us know if you need childcare when you make your reservation.

Additional Media

Here is a brief biography of Maria Tallchief: