Ballet & Dance Autographs

American ballerina of Croatian extraction (1916-2002), Metropolitan Opera Ballet prima ballerina in 1954, considered the greatest Croatian dancer of all times and one of the most influential artists of her time. Beautiful black and white photograph signed by her, shown in performance, dated in 1943. Size is 7.9 x 10.25 inches, in excellent 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 photo, size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent 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.

English ballerina (1896-1974), a prominent member of Sergei Diaghilev's Ballets Russes from 1913 to 1929. Autograph letter with her letterhead signed by her, dated 1960, about personal matters. Size is 5.3 x 7 inches each page, 3 written pages in 2 sheets, minor rust, folds, in very good condition.

German dancer (1927-2022). Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed and  inscribed by her with a short sentiment in Berlin, 1958; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Annemarie Heinrich (Buenos Aires).  Size is 3.2 x 4.6 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian-born ballet dancer (1905-2000). Black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment dated 1942, shown in performing pose. Size is 3.6 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.

American modern ballerina (1879-1968) and American modern male dancer (1891-1972). Double signed photo, shown in "Josephine et Hippolyte", inscribed by him. Size is 8 x 10 inches, stain over the upper right border, otherwise in very good condition.

American dancer (1879-1968); American ballet dancer (1891-1972). Fine album page signed by both dancers. Size is 6.3  4.6 inches, folds, in very good condition.

American dancer (1879-1968) and pioneer of modern dance, introducing Eastern ideas into the art and paving the way for other women in dance. Semi-cross format photograph of her signed by her over the top. Size is 9 x 8.9 inches, in excellent condition.

German dancer (1911-1957) and German ballerina (1911-1987) Beautiful black-and-white photo postcard signed by both dancers, shown in dancing performance. Size is 4.2 x 5.8 inches, mounting traces on verso, in very good condition.

German dancer (1911-1957) and German ballerina (1911-1987) Beautiful black-and-white photo postcard signed by both dancers in 1955. Size is 4.9 x 5.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian ballet dancer (1924-2009) who was part of Colonel De Basil's touring Ballets Russes companies. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment dated in 1945, shown in dancing pose. Size is 8 x 10 inches, some creases, ink-stamped on verso by photographer Walter Owen (New York), in excellent condition.

Danish prima ballerina (1907-1994) who worked for several ballet companies in the 1930s and 1940s. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment dated 1943. Size is 5.1 x 7.1 inches, creases, in fair condition.

Danish prima ballerina (1907-1994) who worked for several ballet companies in the 1930s and 1940s. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment dated in Santiago (Chile), 1944, shown in performing pose. Size is 4.25 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition.  

Russian ballerina (1925-2005) and Russian dancer (1933-2020). Gorgeous black-and-white photo postcard signed by both dancers, shown in a scene from Adam's ballet Giselle. Size is 3.7 x 5.6 inches, some silvering, otherwise in very good condition.

Russian ballerina (1925-2005) considered an absolute icon of the Soviet golden age of dance and a leading dancer for the Bolshoi Ballet. Colorful calendar signed by her, shown in performance. Size is 3.3 x 4.9 inches, in very good condition.

Leading German ballet company. Book for its American 1979 tour signed by different artists including Marcia Haydee, Birgit Keil, Egon Madsen, Richard Cragun, and two other artists. Size is 9.2 x 11.8 inches, full book, in excellent 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.

French-American ballerina (1922-2009), and ballet instructor. Signed photo, shown dancing, inscribed. Size is 7 x 9 inches, in excellent 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.

Swedish-born ballet dancer (1804-1884) of the Romantic ballet era partially of Italian descent, a central figure in the history of European dance. Small cut (probably the bottom of a letter) with her signature. Size is 4.3 x 1.9 inches, irregularly cut, in very good condition.

Swedish-born ballet dancer (1804-1884) of the Romantic ballet era partially of Italian descent, a central figure in the history of European dance. Beautiful vintage carte-de-visite (CDV) of the dancer shown at an old age by photographer E. Albert (London), signed on verso by Taglioni as "Gilbert de Voisins nee Taglioni", inscribed with a long sentiment in French, dated 1878.  Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a modern colored postcard of Taglioni shown young in the dance "La Gitana". Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition. Photos signed by Marie Taglioni are exceedingly rare to find!

American ballerina (1925-2013) and Russian-American ballet dancer (1920-1981). Program for a ballet performance of George Skibine choreography Concerto and other pieces on August 27, 1961, at Teatro Colon (Buenos Aires), signed by both artists on their bio page.  Size is 6.1 x 9.2 inches, minor stains, in overall very good condition.

Modern Dance Company founded in 1954 by Paul Taylor. Album page signed by Paul Taylor plus other seven signers (presumably dancer members of his company). Size is 4.75 x 4.8 inches, in very good condition.

American dancer (1930-2018), choreographer, and founder of The Paul Taylor Dance Company in New York in 1954. Black-and-white photograph signed by him with a short sentiment, shown young. Size is 6 x 7.6 inches, in excellent condition.

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.

French Prima Ballerina (1924-2004), choreographer, actress, painter and writer. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her in 1944; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Sudak (Teatro Colon). Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, mounting traces on verso, in excellent condition.

Belgian dancer, prima ballerina at La Monnaie, Brussels and also member of the Béjart Ballet. Signed photo shown in performance, inscribed and dated in 1957 in Brussels. Size is 7.1 x 9.5 inches, stamped on verso by photographer Stone, in excellent condition.

Belgian dancer (1880-?) and also singer and actress in silent films. Signed photo postcard shown in performance. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Canadian prima ballerina (b.1946), was the principal dancer of the National Ballet of Canada, currently producer, director, and filmmaker. Signed single pointe shoe, inscribed, used in performance.  Size is 8.5 x 3 inches approximately.

Russian ballet dancer (b.1952). Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed by her, shown in Tchaikovsky's ballet The Sleeping Beauty with The Kirov Ballet. Size is 8.6 x 5.4 inches, in very good condition.

Spanish dance duo, who toured worldwide. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by one of them as "Teresa and Luisillo", shown in performance. Size is 4.5 x 6.25 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.

Turkish-born dancer of Russian descent, and brother of the famous ballet dancer Oleg Tupine. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated in Buenos Aires, 1948. Size is 5.4 x 3.75 inches, 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 star ballet dancer (1910-1998) and Russian celebrated ballet dancer (b.1940). Beautiful informal color photograph signed by both artists (dated by Vasiliev in 1996), shown during a break in a rehearsal. Size is 9.9 x 7.9 inches, in excellent 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.

Cuban ballerina (b.1976) and Artistic Director of the National Ballet of Cuba. Original label ad for Romeo y Julietta cigarettes signed by her over the right border, plus one unidentified signature over the left, mounted over a larger piece of wood. Total size is 5.25 x 4.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Book by Arnold L. Haskell, published in 1943 by Adam & Charles Black, with multiple signatures of ballet dancers from the company. A total of 10 signatures, all in the frontend page and opposite to the back of the front cover.  Signers are (top to bottom): Ninette de Valois (who wrote a short introduction to this book), Margot Fonteyn, Leslie Edwards, Joy Newton, Margaret Dale, Beryl Grey, Robert Helpmann, Julia Farron, Alexis Rassine and Celia Franca. A total of 96 numbered pages, includes some photographs in black and white, 5.6 x 8.6 inches, dustjacket and hardcovers. The dustjacket is in poor condition, book is in very good 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.