Ballet & Dance Autographs ($100 - $250)

American dancer (1931-1989). American dancer and actress (b.1931). Beautiful black-and-white half-tone photograph (probably a clip from a program) signed by both artists, shown in the show "House of Flowers" premiered in 1954. Size is 9 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

Program for a performance of the celebrated Cuban dancer at Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires, on October 22, 1959, signed by her, her brother Fernando and Igor Yuskevitch, and also other 7 members from Ballet de Cuba on the central pages. Size is 6.25 x 9 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in excellent condition.

American former ballet dancer (b.1950) and choreographer, who joined the NYC Ballet in 1967 and retired in 1997. Her original single pointe shoe signed by her. Size is 8 x 2.8 inches, some stains, in very good condition.

Beautiful collection of 12 album pages from the 1940s signed by different ballet dancers including Alicia Alonso, Alicia Markova, Anton Dolin, Antony Tudor, Fernando Alonso, Igor Youskevitch, Jack Zadikoff, Martha Graham, Moira Shearer, Ruth Page, Bentley Stone, Ted Shawn, Welland Lathrop, Erick Hawkins, and David Zellner. Size is 6.3 x 4.25 inches each on average, in very good condition or better. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Lot of 17 business-size cards signed by different ballet dancers, including Alfred Drake, Brita Appelgren, Frank Hobi, Gabor Orban, Igor Youskevitch, Janet Collins, Jean Erdman, Joy Williams, Leon Varkas, Marina Svetlova, Nicolas Orloff, Patricia Wilde, Paul Haakon, Peter Hamilton, Rod Alexander, Stanley Herbert, and Yeichi Numura.   Conditions range from very good to excellent (see scans provided). SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Group of eleven autographed photos of ballet dancers, including: Klimentova, Bell, Albertini, Bogomolova, Saint Claire, Fedorova, Petrova, Yagudin, Winterhalder and Berini. Most photos are 4 x 6 inches, 4 are larger (Bogomolova, Saint Claire, Yagudin and Berini) approximately 7 x 9 inches. Sold as a lot only, not sold separately.

Russian ballerina and actress (1919-2008), and Russian-American ballet dancer and choreographer (1910-1972). Nice black-and-white photograph signed by both dancers, shown performing "Les Presages" (1933) -a piece choreographed by Leonie Masine on the music of Tchaikovsky's 5th Symphony.  Lichine dated his signature in 1943.  Size is 7 x 9 inches, mounting traces on verso, in very good condition.

Program for a performance of The Basil's Ballet Russe on tour at The Metropolitan Opera, New York, on April 13, 1937, signed with a crayon by the star ballerina on the first page. Size is 6.75 x 9.1 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in excellent condition.

German dancer (1940-2009) and choreographer who was a significant contributor to the neo-expressionist dance tradition. Fine black-and-white half-tone photograph signed by her. Size is 4.1 x 5.8 inches, mounting traces on verso, in very good condition.

French dancer (1927-2007), founder of Béjart Ballet and opera director. Signed photo postcard, with a short sentiment on verso. Size is 5.75 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian-born opera and ballet stage designer and painter (1899-1972), associated with the Metropolitan Opera of New York for some productions. Autograph letter signed as "E.B." and dated in Los Angeles, 1949. Six pages, each page is 7.25 x 10.5 inches, folds, in very good condition.

The Bolshoi Ballet Academy from Moscow is a 250+-year institution that offers education not only in Russia but worldwide via summer programs. Pair of signed pointe shoes, with multiple signatures from its Russian students, no date, signed in the 2000s, each one is 7.6 inches long, in excellent condition. See pictures.

Swedish dancer (1893-1930) and choreographer. Nice black-and-white half-tone photograph (probably a page from a magazine or book) signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated in Buenos Aires, 1916; glued to a hard cardboard. Total size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, minor silvering, in very good condition.

Italian dancer (1938-1993) and choreographer. Fine black and white photograph signed by him, shown in performance.  Stamped on verso by photographer Piccagliani, La Scala, Milan. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, small stain on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

French actress and dancer (1815-1882), her real name was Céline Céleste-Elliott, whose career developed mostly in London. Autograph letter signed by her and dated 1859, about professional engagements. Size is 4.5 x 7.2 inches, 1 page, rust stain over the left border, in overall very good condition.

American ballet dancer (b.1982) for American Ballet Theatre (ABT), who became the first African American woman to be promoted to a principal dancer in ABT's 75-year history. Fine pointe shoe signed by her, used by her in performances and rehearsals. Size is 8.2 x 3 inches, in very good condition.

Spanish dancer (b.1975), former principal dancer with the American Ballet Theater (ABT), a guest dancer in many important companies. Signed calendar cover with a picture of several men dancers from the ABT, a total of 7 signatures. Signers are (from top to bottom, left to right): Kenny Easter, Angel Corella, Jesus Pastor, Danny Tidwell, Buck Collins, Patrick Ogle, and Jared Matthews.  Back cover is also included (see scan), but not signed, the calendar pages inside are missing. Size is 16.25 x 13.5 inches, a perfect piece for framing, in very good condition.

Interesting set of 11 photographs signed by different dance duos including Billy and Beverly Bemis, Diane and Duval, Donna and Darrell, Emisa and Novello, Georges and Jalna, Haynes and Raymond, Ioshev and Jeanne, Ramon and Renita, Ruthania and Malcolm, and Walter and Jean. Each one's size is 4.75 x 7 inches on average, all in excellent condition. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Poster announcing the first Dancers´ Choice Benefit gala (June 27th, 2008) for the Dancers Emergency Fund - a benefit gala that has been taking yearly since then.  Poster has 60 signatures of artists, including Aaron Severini, creator of the music for the ballet Flit of Fury/The Monarch, that was world premiered that night, and some dancers of the cast as well. Size is 18 x 24 inches, in excellent condition, will ship rolled inside a tube.

Russian ballet dancer (1903-1997), and Kennedy Center Honoree.  Signed book, her biography, entitled with her name, a book by A. E. Twysden, first edition by C.W. Beaumont, London, 1945, some black and white photographs, signature is on the frontend page. A total of 175 numbered pages plus hard covers, no dust jacket, 5.6 x 8.75 inches, in very good condition.

Russian ballet dancer (1903-1997), and Kennedy Center Honoree.  Book "Changes Lobsters and Dance", by Lilli Palmer, signed by Danilova opposite to the first title page - with Danilova´s address in New York, this was probably part of her private library. Published by Macmillan Publishing company, New York, NY, 1975. A total of 320 numbered pages, some illustrations, 6.25 x 9.4 inches, hardcovers, no dust jacket, in very good condition.

Lithuanian-born ballet impresario (1888-1951), very important for running a ballet company with many former members from the Ballet Russes. Typed letter with his letterhead and signed by him, thanking a donor, dated in Covent Garden, October 9, 1937. Size is 8.4 x 10.75 inches, in excellent condition.

English ballet dancer and choreographer (1904-1983). Book "Ballet Go Round", signed and inscribed by him on the title page, next to his photograph. First edition by Michael Joseph Ltd., London, 1938, 355 numbered pages, hardcovers, no dust jacket, ownership stamp on frontend page, 5.75 x 8.6 inches, some wear on spine, in very good condition.

Celebrated French dancer (1812-1894) whose married last name was Lyne-Stephens. 1-page autograph note signed by her as "Yolande L.S." dated 1889, with her initials as letterhead. Size is 4 x 6.2 inches, in very good condition, small envelope included. Rare!

Russian-born ballet dancer and teacher (1917-1977), and member of The Ballet Russe de Monte-Carlo for several years and other companies in Europe and New York. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown in performance, dated by him in London, 1935; ink-stamped on verso by photographer S. Georges, London.  Size is 4.75 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition.

American ballerina (b.1945); and Danish ballet dancer and choreographer (b.1946). Nice black-and-white photograph signed by both dancers, shown in performance. Size is 9.75 x 8.1 inches, in excellent condition.

American ballerina (b.1945) who came to prominence in the early 1960s in d'Amboise's Meditation (1963) and Dulcinea in Balanchine's Don Quixote (1965). Gorgeous color half-tone photograph (a page from a program) signed by her. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentine ballet dancer (1928-2012), Argentine prima ballerina (1930-1971), Argentine ballet dancer (1929-1971). Program for a gala performance of Adam's ballet "Giselle" at Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires, 1967, to commemorate a National holiday (May 25), signed by the three dancers and dancer Gustavo Mojajoli, on their photo page. Size is 9.25 x 12.5 inches, full program with all pages and hardcovers, some wear on covers, otherwise in excellent condition.

Argentine prima ballerina (1930-1971). Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment in Spanish; ink-stamped on verso by photographer A. Castro (Buenos Aires). Size is 4.9 x 6.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentine prima ballerina (1930-1971) who died tragically in a plane crash on October 10, 1971. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown in a performing pose; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Annemarie Heinrich. Size is 4.5 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentine prima ballerina (1930-1971). Program for a performance of the celebrated Argentine dancer at Teatro Coliseo, 1971, signed by her, dancer Sara Bochcovsky, and another unknown signer.  Size is 7.7 x 10.5 inches, full program, rust stains over borders, otherwise in very good condition.

Star English ballerina (1919-1991); and English ballet dancer (1917-1994) and principal dancer of The Royal Ballet. Program for a performance of Tchaikovsky's "Sleeping Beauty" by The Royal Ballet on October 24, 1953, signed by ten dancers including Margot Fonteyn, Michael Somes, Pamela May, and others.  Size is 6.25 x 9 inches, 14 pages plus covers, in excellent condition.

Italian ballet dancer (1936-2021).  Danish dancer (1928-1986). Beautiful color photograph signed by both dancers shown during a curtain call after a performance of the ballet "La Sylphide". Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

English dancer and choreographer (1940-1998). Black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown young; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Houston Rogers, London. Size is 3.5 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

French dancer (1931-1902). Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by her, no year. Size is 5.2 x 8.25 inches, 1 page, in very good condition.

Danish-British ballerina (1878-1970). Nice black-and-white photo postcard signed by her, shown young in performance. Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Danish-British ballet dancer (1878-1970). Black-and-white photo postcard signed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 3.4 x 5.25 inches, minor damage on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Russian-American ballet dancer and actor (1949-1995), his 1979 defection caused a diplomatic incident between the US and the former Soviet Union. Godunov was the principal dancer at the ABT, and later became a star in a few Hollywood films. Fantastic larger size photograph mounted on hard cardboard signed by him, shown in performance (probably in "Spartacus" by Aram Kachaturian).  Total size is 16 x 20 inches, photograph is 10.75 x 14 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian-American ballet dancer and actor (1949-1995), his 1979 defection caused a diplomatic incident between the US and the former Soviet Union. Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed by him. Size is 3.9 x 5.8 inches, in excellent condition.

American modern dancer (1894-1991) and choreographer, whose style reshaped American dance and is still taught worldwide. Autograph letter about personal matters signed by her on verso, dated June 2, 1961. Size is 7.1 x 10.5 inches, 2 written pages on one sheet, in very good condition, handwritten envelope included.

Famous American modern dancer and choreographer (1894-1991), a leading figure in American dance. Signed booklet about her career and her dance company, signed and inscribed on the front cover by Graham. A total 20 pages including covers, with many pictures and text, 8.9 x 11.5 inches in size. In excellent condition.

Italian-born American flamenco dancer (1918-2000) and Spanish flamenco dancer and wife to Greco. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by both dancers, inscribed with a short sentiment, shown dancing. Photograph is also signed by the photographer over the lower-left corner. Size is 7.3 x 9.4 inches, ink-markings on verso indicating they are dancing Ravel's Bolero, in very good condition

Italian-born American flamenco dancer (1918-2000) and choreographer known for popularizing Spanish dance in America mostly in the 1950s and 1960s. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown in performance for the film "Sombrero" (1953). Size is 8.1 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

British dancer (b.1927) and English ballet dancer (1917-1994) and principal dancer of The Royal Ballet. Double signed photo, shown in roles in Le Lac des Cygnes. Photo by John Vickers, Sadler's Wells Ballet, London. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, In very good condition.

British dancer (b.1927) and British international star dancer (1926-2006), who also became a famous actress. Double signed photo, shown in roles. Photo by Barker, size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, very small smudges underneath the photo, otherwise in very good condition.