He was married to Maria Tallchief when he choreographed her in his 1948 ballet "Orpheus"
[DOC] [TLE] Maria Tallchief | American dancer | Britannica.com [PAR] Feb 3, 2015 ... Ballet dancer whose exquisite technique was enhanced by her ... Maria Tallchief, 
original name Elizabeth Marie Tall Chief (born ... Over the next five years she 
attracted much attention with her performances in such Balanchine-
choreographed ... She earned acclaim for her performances in Orpheus (1948),... [DOC] [TLE] Free Flashcards about BALLET - StudyStack [PAR] HE WAS MARRIED TO MARIA TALLCHIEF WHEN HE CHOREOGRAPHED HER 
IN HIS 1948 BALLET "ORPHEUS", GEORGE BALANCHINE.