Ballerina’s face many obstacles. Its very hard to make it to the top. They can also get very hurt and it can be dangerous at times. Just like Betty Marie knew and did.

Betty Marie’s first ballet lesson was when she was four at Osage Reservation. Where she spent most of her childhood. She began to fall in love with ballet when her grandmother would tell her stories about there Osage heritage. At that moment she wanted to become a ballerina.

After years of practice and learning she became a local star. She would perform all around her state. At country fairs, dance shows, and more. One time when she was practicing she was told by one of her instructors that she needed to re-learn the basics but she was was determined to tel