Ballet & Dance Autographs ($50 - $100)

British prima ballerina (b.1939), and British ballet dancer (b.1943). Gorgeous black-and-white half-tone photograph (probably from a program or book) signed by both artists, shown in a rehearsal. Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Program for a performance of the Croatian-born American prima ballerina at Sociedad Amigos de la Musica Auditorium, Havana, Cuba, on November 21st, 1950, signed by her on the cover, and by Anna Istomina over the program page.  Size is 6.25 x 9.4 inches, 8 pages (including covers), in very good condition.

Croatian-born American ballerina (1916-2002), whose career developed mostly in the Metropolitan Opera Ballet and became one of the most influential artists of her time. Fine sepia studio photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 7.7 x 10.1 inches, creases, in very good condition.

Croatian-American ballet dancer (1916-2002) who was a soloist of the Russian Ballet of Monte Carlo between 1938-1955. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment dated 1958. Size is 7.1 x 9.4 inches, in very good condition.  

British dancer, director and choreographer (b.1948), who was a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet. Signed photograph, size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

American pioneer of modern dance (1879-1968), introducing eastern ideas into the art. Autograph note in English signed by her, dated May 11, 1927. Size is 6 x 7.5 inches, 1 page, central fold, crack at the center, in overall good condition.

South African ballet dancer, choreographer, producer and company director (1918-1971). Signed photo shown in role, dated by him in 1948 with a short handwritten note  and his signature on verso. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in very good condition.

Program for a performance of the ballet Eugen Oneguin by the Stuttgart Ballet on tour in Buenos Aries, Argentina, at Teatro Colon, 1979, signed by six members of the company. Size is 7.9 x 11.1 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in very good condition.

Program for a performance of the French ballet dancer in New York during the season 1949/50 signed by her, dancers Robert Roland and Trini Romero, and pianist Valentin Pavlovsky. Size is 6.25 x 9.4 inches, 4 pages, loss of paper over the bottom, in overall very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a small booklet with Svetlova's facsimile signature on the cover and containing information about her life and career.

Program for a performance of the two dancers at the Community Concert Association (probably during the 1950s), signed by both on the first page. Four pages, size is 6.25 x 9.4 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a signed photo of Robert Roland, size is 8 x 10 inches plus an unsigned photo of Svetlova and Roland, both photos in excellent condition.  NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

French Prima Ballerina (1924-2004), choreographer, actress, painter and writer. Signed photograph, shown in performance, size is 4 x 5.75 inches, small crease on bottom left, otherwise in very good condition.

French Prima Ballerina (1924-2004), choreographer, actress, painter and writer. Signed postcard photograph, shown in Johann Strauss's operetta Die Fledermaus, size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

American dancer (b.1941), choreographer, and author, whose work often uses classical music, jazz, and contemporary pop music. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by her, shown young. Size is 8 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish dancer and choreographer (1911-1977), and dance director of the Paris Opera.  Beautiful photograph shown in "Don Juan" signed by him; photograph is also signed by the photographer.  Size is 7 x 9.3 inches, minor silvering on borders, otherwise in very good condition.

Russian-American prima ballerina and also an actress (1919-1996). Black-and-white glamour studio photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment; a photo by Annemarie Heinrich (Buenos Aires). Size is 10.1 x 7.9 inches, some stains over the lower-left border, in overall very good condition.

Russian-American prima ballerina and also an actress (1919-1996). Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown in performance. Size is 4.8 x 6.9 inches, date 1953 is indicated on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Russian-American prima ballerina and also actress (1919-1996). Signed program for a performance in Caracas, Venezuela, 1955. Toumanova signed on the cover, over her half-tone picture. Also signed by dancer Oleg Briansky in his cast page, over the photo. Size is 6.5 x 9.25 inches, full programs with all 4 internal pages and covers, in good condition.

Georgian-American prima ballerina (1919-1996). Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment dated 1936, shown young. Size is 7.7 x 9.78 inches, big crease over the left border, otherwise in excellent condition.

Dance group from Russia performing traditional dances including balalaika and Kozak dances. Set of 2 black-and-white promo photographs signed by 5 members and 7 members respectively. Each one's size is 10 x 7.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Star Russian ballet dancer (1910-1998), considered one of the greatest ballerinas of the 20th century. Program for a performance of "Romeo and Juliet" at The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, on October 3, 1956, signed by her on the first page in Russian.  Size is 8.4 x 12.25 inches, 4 pages, spotted rust on the first page, in overall very good condition.

Russian dancer, principal at the Bolshoi Theater. Nice signed photo, shown in performance. Stamped by photographer and handwritten on verso "Bolshoi Ballet, Lincoln Center Festival 2000". Size is 7 x 9 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian ballet dancer and choreographer (b.1940). He was a principal dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet and its director from 1995 to 2000. He was best known for his role of Spartacus and his powerful leaps and turns. Signed photo shown in performance, size is 3.9 x 5.75  inches, stamped on verso by photographer Erio Piccagliani, La Scala.

Russian ballet dancer and choreographer (b.1940). He was a principal dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet and its director from 1995 to 2000. He was best known for his role of Spartacus and his powerful leaps and turns. Signed photo shown in performance. Size is 5.75 x 4 inches, signed on front and verso, stamped on verso by photographer Erio Piccagliani, La Scala.

Russian dancer (1910-1995), signed photo, shown in performance. Stamped on verso by photographer Georges, London. Size is 4.75 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Belgian dancer (1880-1916) who died young, committed suicide by poison. Signed photo postcard, dated in 1908. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

American dancer (b.1936), one of Americas most celebrated ballet artists. Gorgeous photo, shown in performance, signed by him on verso. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian ballerina (1917-2013) who performed in major cities around the world. Signed photo shown in costume, stamp on verso by photographer Sudak, Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German ballet dancer (1941-2018) who performed regularly with the New York City Ballet invited by George Balanchine. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed by her with a short sentiment; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Arthur Elgort, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian dancer (1921-2007), for many years member of the Paris Opera Ballet. Known for her airy lightness, lyricism and romanticism, it was with Vyroubova that Nureyev made his Western debut after leaving the Kirov Ballet. Signed photo shown in performance, inscribed and dated in 1962. Size is 8.1 x 10 inches, some creases otherwise in good condition.

English choreographer (b.1973) of contemporary ballet.  Set of 2 beautiful signed color photos, both inscribed with a short sentiment.  The first photo is shown in a scene of the ballet "Morphoses" and its size is 11.9 x 7.9 inches, in excellent condition.  The second photo shows Wendy Whelan and Jock Soto in the ballet "After the Rain" at The New York City Ballet, photo sticker on verso by Paul Kolnik, New York.  Its size is 7.9 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Japanese ballerina on bicycle (1939-1990), whose entire family worked as acrobats. Beautiful black and white promo photograph signed by her shown with her bicycle. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian-Ukrainian ballet dancer (1912-1994) and choreographer, considered one of the greatest dancers of the 20th century. Gorgeous photograph signed by him, shown in a performance pose, dated in 1948. Size is 8 x 10 inches, minor creases on the corners, otherwise in very good condition.

Russian-Ukrainian ballet dancer (1912-1994) and choreographer, considered one of the greatest dancers of the 20th century. Beautiful photograph signed and inscribed by him, shown in "Giselle", dated in 1955; ink-stamped on verso by Ballet Theatre Foundation.  Size is 8 x 9.9 inches, minor creases, in overall very good condition.

Norwegian ballerina and actress (1917-2003); and American actor (1906-2005). Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed by both artists, shown in the film "On Your Toes" (1939). Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.