Ballet & Dance Autographs

American dancer (1879-1968) and teacher who was a modern dance pioneer, introduced eastern ideas into the art. Fine photograph signed and inscribed by her, dated in 1949. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Star Russian dancer (1886-1963) and German expressionist dancer (1892-1974). Beautiful set of 2 photographs shown in performance signed by both artists, inscribed; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Annemarie Heinrich, Buenos Aires. Size is 4.5 x 6.8 inches, in very good condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Russian ballet dancer and choreographer (1886-1963), considered one of the most innovative soloist dancers of the first decades of the 20th century. Fine sepia photograph signed by him mounted on soft cardboard, dated in Buenos Aires, 1941. Size is 6.9 x 4.6 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian dancer (1895-?) and principal dancer of the Grand Théatre de Lyon during five seasons. Signed photo postcard, shown in performance, dated by him in 1918. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

German actor and ballet dancer (1927-1978). Black-and-white photo postcard signed by him. Size is 3.6 x 5.4 inches, some creases, in very good condition.

German actor and ballet dancer (1927-1978). Black-and-white photo postcard signed by him, shown in dancing performance. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, some creases, in very good condition.

Russian ballet dancer (b.1952), signed photo, shown in the Spartacus, at the Bolshoi Theater, Moscow. Size is 9.5 x 7.5 inches. Stamped on verso by photographer.

Georgian-born dancer (1910-2005), and actress. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Dwight Godwin. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian dancer and choreographer (1909-1992), signed photo, shown in performance in Giselle, dated in 1945. Size is 3.25 x 5.1 inches, jagged edges, in very good condition.

Chilean dancer (b.1930) and also actress.  Signed photo shown dancing, inscribed and dated in 1959.  Size is 8.1 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Chilean dancer (b.1930) and also actress. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment dated 1954, shown in dancing pose. Size is 8 x 9.9 inches, small loss of paper over the upper-right corner, otherwise in excellent condition.

Canadian dancer (b. 1939), who was prima ballerina in London. Signed photo shown in role, inscribed. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Polish-born ballet dancer (1911-?) and master. Wonderful black-and-white photograph of the dancer by Maurice Seymour (Chicago), signed and inscribed by Yurek, dated by him in 1937, shown young.  Size is 9.9 x 7.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Polish-American dancer and director (1911-?) Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown in costume, dated 1936.  Size is 7.8 x 9.75 inches, minor stains, in overall very good condition.

American dancer (1891-1972) and pioneer of the American modern dance, and husband to the celebrated ballerina Ruth St. Denis. Typed letter in English signed by him and dated 1948, about business. Size is 8.5 x 10.9 inches, folds, in excellent condition.

British international star dancer (1926-2006), who also became a famous actress. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed by her, shown in performance. Size is 3.3 x 5.25 inches, crease over the bottom, in good condition.

Russian dancer, choreographer and dance director (1919-1998), star of the Kirov Ballet during the 1940s and 1950s. Beautiful photo postcard signed by her. Size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, jagged edges, in excellent condition.

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.

British prima ballerina (b.1939) whose partnership with Anthony Dowell was highly celebrated. Nice half-tone photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment dated 1987. Size is 4.6 x 6.8 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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Fine autograph letter in French (sold with translation) signed by M. Taglioni, about an appointment; postal markings indicate the year 1844.  Size is 5.25 x 8.2 inches 1 page, in excellent condition; envelope is 5.4 x 2.25 inches. 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; and an old lithograph of the dancer with her facsimile (printed) signature, size is 4.7 x 6.9 inches, in 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. Autograph note in French (untranslated) signed by her, dated 1840. Size is 4.9 x 7.8 inches, 1 page, folds, in excellent 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. 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!

Swedish-born German dancer (1808-1884) and ballet master, brother of the famous ballerina Marie Taglioni whom he partnered for several years appearing in Vienna, Munich, Paris, and Berlin. Autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) signed by him, dated in Berlin, 1838. Size is 4.9 x 7.8 inches each page, 3 written pages in one sheet, in excellent condition.

Swedish-born German dancer (1808-1884) and ballet master, brother of the famous ballerina Marie Taglioni who he partnered for several years appearing in Vienna, Munich, Paris, and Berlin. Fine autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) signed by him in Berlin, on November 15, 1847.  Size is 5.5 x 9.1 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a modern postcard of a drawing of Marie Taglioni (size is 4.1 x 5.8 inches), and a modern postcard of Paul Taglioni and his wife Amalie (size is 3.4 x 5.5 inches).

American ballerina (1925-2013) considered America's first major prima ballerina and the first native American to hold the rank. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown in dancing pose. Size is 4 x 4.8 inches, in excellent condition.

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.