Ballet & Dance Autographs

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.

Anglo-Irish dancer, teacher, choreographer, and director of classical ballet (1898-2001). Signed program of the 1978 of American tour of the Royal Ballet. Signature is on her bio page next to her photograph. Full program with all 38 pages and covers including many photos. Size is 9 x 12 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.

English ballet dancer and choreographer (1904-1983). Beautiful photograph signed by him with a short sentiment, shown young; blind-stamped on the front by photographer S. Georges, London. Size is 5.1 x 7.5 inches (trimmed from a larger format), in very good condition.

English ballet dancer and choreographer (1904-1983). Large black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown dancing; blind-stamped over the lower-right corner by photographer S. Georges (London) and also ink-stamped on verso as well. Size is 8.5 x 10.75 inches, minor cracks on borders, creases, in overall very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a 1-page autograph letter about personal matters signed by him, with the letterhead of the Mayflower Hotel. Size is 6 x 9.5 inches, folds, otherwise in excellent condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

English ballet dancer and choreographer (1904-1983),. Beautiful signed photograph, shown next to Alicia Markova in Giselle's Act I. Photograph is tamped on verso by photographer Constantone. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American dancer (1907-1986), ballet master, and choreographer.  Beautiful photograph signed and inscribed by him, dated in 1986.  Size is 7.9 x 10 inches, irregularly cut over the right and left borders, minor creases, in good condition.

British ballet dancer (b.1943), and former artistic director of the Royal Ballet. Signed program for a performance of the Royal Ballet at the Kennedy Center in Washington, mid 1970s. Signed by Dowell on the cover, full program with all pages and covers with many photos. Size is 9 x 12 inches, in excellent condition.

Famous American-French dancer (1878-1927), highly acclaimed in Europe, who died tragically in 1927. Signed photo postcard with a short sentiment ("I thank you for your kind thoughts"), size is 3.5 x 5.4 inches, in excellent 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!

Ukrainian-American dancer (b.1973), a former principal dancer with the American Ballet Theater in New York, retired since 2013, currently working as an actress. Signed pair of pointe shoes, dated in 2001, used in performance. Approx. 3 x 8.5 inches, in good condition.

American retired ballet dancer and trainer; former leading dancer of The New York City Ballet and Zurich Ballet.  Fine black and white photograph signed by him; ink-stamped on verso by photographer John Hall & New York City Ballet Press Office. Size is 7.9 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

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.

Russian-born ballet dancer (1917-1997). Nice black-and-white photograph signed by him, show in a dancing pose, dated 1943; ink-stamped on verso by agent Sol Jurok. Size is 6.8 x 8.9 inches, creases, in very good condition.

English dancer (b. 1951), who was principal ballerina at the Royal Ballet in London. Signed photo, shown in performance. Stamped on verso by photographer Alan Cunliffe, London. Size is 6.5 x 4.75 inches.

Austrian ballerina (1810-1884) who introduced theatricalized folk dance into ballet; celebrated for her spirited, spectacular dancing and technique. Autograph note in German signed by her, dated January 10, 1889 (original envelope and translation included). Size is 3.9 x 6.25 inches, folds, in excellent condition; the envelope is 4.5 x 1.9 inches. ALSO INCLUDED is a color print of her shown in the Cracovian dance from "La Gypsy". Size is 7 x 9.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian ballerina (1810-1884) who introduced theatricalized folk dance into ballet; celebrated for her spirited, spectacular dancing and technique. 1-page autograph note in German signed by her (no date). Size is 5.6 x 4.5 inches, central fold, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a black-and-white lithograph of her published by David Bogue, London, 1844. Size is 7.2 x 10.5 inches, in very good condition.

Russian prima ballerina and actress (b.1924). Signed half-tone photo shown in role, probably clipped from a program. Size is 4.75 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian Prima Ballerina and actress (b.1924), one of the most famous in her time, now retired. Signed single pointe shoe, used in performance, provided with a printed card offering her compliments.  Size is 8.5 x 3 inches approximately.

American ballet dancer (1968-2015) who enjoyed a successful international career.  Beautiful black and white photo signed by him, ink-stamped on verso by photographer Paul Kolnik, New York.  Size is 7.9 x 10.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Bulgarian-born American ballerina (1948-2009). Full page from the New York Times magazine from September 30th, 1977, with an article about Evdokimova's career, signed by her.  Size is 14.5 x 22.5 inches (relevant part scanned only), full page, folds, in very good condition.

Bulgarian-American ballerina (1948-2009), active between 1966-2005. Beautiful color promo photograph signed and inscribed by her, dated in New York, 1984. Size is 5.8 x 8.3 inches, in excellent condition.

American ballerina (b.1945) and founder of the Suzanne Farrell Ballet at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.  Beautiful larger size black-and-white photograph signed by her on the mat with a short sentiment. Total size is 11.1 x 14.1 inches, minor stains, 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.

A wonderful set of 4 large-size, color photographs by famous performing arts photographer Costas, one signed by photographer, 3 are signed by dancers, one of them is unsigned. See details below. Costas Cacaroukas, aka Costas, Greek American dance photographer and photographer-in-residence for over 40 years for the NYC Ballet.  All photos are mounted on mats, where they were signed by the artists. - Suzanne Farrell signed photo in performance in "Tziganne", signature on the mat by dances, and also by photographer Costa, who dated this in 1979. - Suzanne Farrell and Peter Martins, in performance in "La Chaconne", signed by both dancers on the mat. - Jean-Pierre Frohlich signed photo in a rehearsal of "Apollo", next to George Balanchine, signature on mat. - George Balanchine curtain call photo, unsigned. Photos are approx. 13.4 x 10.3 inches (visible window size), total mat size is 20 x 16 inches. All in very good condition, with a couple showing a pinhole at the top and minor scratches. Ready to frame if desired. SOLD AS A SET of 4 ONLY, not sold separately.

American ballerina (b.1945) and founder of the Suzanne Farrell Ballet at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.  Beautiful glamour photograph signed by her; ink-stamped on verso by the New York City Ballet/New York State Theater.  Size is 8 x 10 inches, in very good condition. See other BALLET MEMORABILIA

American ballerina (b.1945), former star of the New York City Ballet and founder of the Suzanne Farrell Ballet at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, United States. Signed pointe shoe, approx. 8.5 x 3 inches wide in the widest area, sole stamped by manufacturer Freed of London. Used in performance, in very good condition.

British ballerina (1922-2019). Signed photo postcard shown in performance. Size is 3.8 x 5.4 inches, in very good condition.

American ballet dancer (1929-1980). Signed photo shown dancing, inscribed. Size is 8 x 10 inches, attached to an album page (9.4 x 11.25 inches), in very good condition.

Australian ballerina (1930-1999). Signed half-tone photo, probably clipped from a program, shown in performance in Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker". Size is 4.3 x 7.2 inches, in excellent condition.

British ballet dancer (1919-1991), considered by many one of the greatest dancers of the 20th century. Lot of autographs consisting of 1 autograph note signed by her and 3 typed letters signed by her (dated 1951, 1954, 1969), addressed to different people.  Different sizes, some stains, in overall very good condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

British ballet dancer (1919-1991), considered by many one of the greatest dancers of the 20th century. Signed book "Fonteyn - The Making of a Legend", a book by Keith Money. Fonteyn signed and inscribed this book on the title page, opposite to a full-page photograph of her. This is a larger size book mostly with photographs from her life, including captions and some text, first US edition by Reynal and Co., New York, 1974, a year after the first UK edition. A total of 318 numbered pages, hardcovers, dust jacket, 10.25 x 12.5 inches, all in excellent condition.

British ballet dancer (1919-1991), considered by many one of the greatest dancers of the 20th century. Beautiful photographs signed and inscribed by her, shown as herself. Photograph is stamped on verso by photographer V. Slandon, New York in 1963. Size is 5 x 8 inches, in very goo 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.

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 tour at The Metropolitan Opera, New York, on September 8, 1957, signed by both dancers on the front cover. Size is 6.5 x 9 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in excellent condition.

Italian ballet dancer (1936-2021), prima ballerina at Teatro La Scala, active between 1954-1988. Gorgeous poster signed by her. Size is 27.5 x 19.25 inches, minor creases, in very good condition.

English ballet dancer (1921-2007), born as Celia Francs, and co-founder of The National Ballet of Canada (1951) and its artistic director for 24 years. Signed photo postcard shown in performance in Adam's "Giselle". Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

American dancer and actress (1862-1928) who was a pioneer of both modern dance and theatrical lighting techniques. Autograph letter signed with Paris Hotel letterhead, written in French (sold untranslated). Total size is 10.5 x 6.9 inches, folds, repaired cracks and tape stains at the bottom of the letter, not affecting signature.  Very rare!

Italian Dancers Rosina Galli (1892-1940) and Giuseppe Bonfiglio (1884-1947), double signed photo postcard, shown in roles. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian dancer and choreographer (1902-2000), signed photo, inscribed and dated in Rome in 1934. Size is 6.75 x 9.25 inches, in very good condition.

Superstar danish dancer (1878-1970), choreographer, and teacher who was founder-president of the Royal Academy of Dancing. Genee had a fabulous international career and gave her name to an annual competition, still active. Beautiful signed photo postcard, dated by her in 1908. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Beautiful artistic photo signed by dancers Katie Gibson, Holly Curran, Elisabeth Brown, pianist Melodie Fader, and the Ballet Artistic Director Miro Magliore, and some others (for a total of 8 signatures).  Size is 7.9 x 9.9 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. 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. Godunov was the principal dancer at the ABT, and later became a star in a few Hollywood films. Signed single ballet slipper, worn in performance, light blue color, approx. 3.5 x 10 inches, in good 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 flamenco dancer (1918-2000), signed photo, shown in performance, dated in 1993. Size is 8 x 10 inches, 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