Cherokee ballerinas chosen for elite Russian program The program is a rigorous, five-week long classical ballet intensive for serious dancers Author: Apr 10, 2021 Three Cherokee ballerinas from the Academy of Performing Arts in Tahlequah, Oklahoma have been chosen to participate in an elite Russian ballet training program. (Screenshot via Cherokee Phoenix) The program is a rigorous, five-week long classical ballet intensive for serious dancers Josh Fourkiller TAHLEQUAH – Three Cherokee ballerinas from the Academy of Performing Arts in Tahlequah, Oklahoma have been chosen to participate in an elite Russian ballet training program in Washington. The program is a rigorous, five-week long classical ballet intensive for serious dancers that will take place June 20 through July 25.