Ballet & Dance Autographs

Program for a ballet performance at Sociedad ProArte Musical, Havana, 1955, signed by both ballet dancers. One-sheet program printed on both sides. Size is 5.5 x 8.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian ballet historian (1915-1999) and critic, highly respected for her books and articles.  Beautiful photograph shown at home signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment.  Size is 5.25 x 3.2 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian-born ballerina (1918-2005) and teacher, who worked with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 4.4 x 6.75 inches, some stains, mounting traces on verso, in good condition.

Program for a dance performance with a pianist at Sociedad ProArte Musical, Havana, 1948, signed by dancer Kreuzberg. Four-pages program. Size is 5.5 x 8.5 inches, in very good condition.

American ballet dancer and instructor (1919-1975), associated for a long time with the American Ballet Theater. Fine sepia photograph signed by him with a short sentiment dated 1945, shown in performance. Size is 8.1 x 10 inches, minor creases, in excellent condition.

Danish ballerina (1931-1985) and American dancer (b.1937). Photo signed by both of them (husband and wife) shown in performance, inscribed. Size is 8 x 10 inches, storage holes, cracks and loss of paper over top border, priced accordingly.

Ballet dancer and later head of the Ballet School at the Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts (MCPA) in Halifax, Canada. Trained in the Russian School of Classical Ballet, he had an extensive career as a dancer, including with the Carl Roza opera company as well as a period in London with the Ballet of the Royal Opera Company and then with Sadler’s-Wells Company.  Signed photograph, shown in performance, inscribed, signed as "David" in 1929. Blind stamped on front and stamped on verso by Princess Yvonne photographers, Newcastle-on-Tyne, United Kingdom. Size is 4 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Ballet dancer and later head of the Ballet School at the Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts (MCPA) in Halifax, Canada. Trained in the Russian School of Classical Ballet, he had an extensive career as a dancer, including with the Carl Roza opera company as well as a period in London with the Ballet of the Royal Opera Company and then with Sadler’s-Wells Company.  Signed photograph, shown most likely in role, signed as "David" in 1929. Blind stamped on front by photographer S. Georges. Size is 3.5 x 5.35 inches, small crease on top right, otherwise in excellent condition. 

American acrobatic dancer (1927-1958). Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown young; photo by Bruno (Hollywood). Size is 8 x 10 inches, some creases, in overall good condition.

American dancer (b.1956), former assistant to the ballet master in chief of the New York City Ballet. Signed photo shown in performance, inscribed, with a short sentiment, signed only as "Sean". Size is 10 x 8 inches, with minor rust on verso and mounting traces, otherwise in very good condition.

American dancer (1956-2018), and former principal dancer at the New York City Ballet. Nice black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown dancing; ink-stamped on verso by New York City Ballet. Size is 8.1 x 10 inches, in very good condition.

Russian-born French dance journalist and writer (1887-1933). Book "Marie Taglioni (1804-1884), signed on the first blank page by Levinson, and inscribed to famous Austrian novelist, playwright, journalist and biographer Stefan Zweig (1881-1942). Published by Librairie Felix Alcan, Paris, 1929, one of only 100 that were printed on paper Lafuma pure thread. Book was rebound with new hard covers, of which the spine is missing, original covers are inside. A total of 141 numbered pages, a few illustrations, 5.75 x 8.2 inches, in very good condition.

Russian-American ballet dancer and choreographer (1910-1972), active between 1928-1972. Black-and-white photograph signed by him, dated 1937. Size is 7.8 x 10.2 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian-American ballet dancer and choreographer (1910-1972), active between 1928-1972. Black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown young, dated 1943. Size is 5.9 x 7.75 inches, mounting traces on verso, in very good condition.

Russian-American ballet dancer and choreographer (1910-1972), active between 1928-1972. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1956, shown in performance next to Irina Baronova. Size is 7.8 x 9.8 inches, mounting traces on verso, in very good condition.

French ballet dancer and choreographer (1905-1986) of Ukrainian origin, one of the greatest ballet male dancers of the 20th century. His book "Dance", version in Spanish ("La Danza"), boldly signed by him and inscribed on the first title page, dated in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1950.  Translation into Spanish from the French original, published by Ed. Siglo Veinte, Argentina, 1947. A total of 290 numbered pages, dust jacket, hardcover. Dust jacket is in fair condition, book in very good condition, 6.5 x 9.2 inches.

French ballet dancer and choreographer (1905-1986) of Ukrainian origin, one of the greatest ballet male dancers of the 20th century.  Signed booklet/small book, "Le Manifeste du Choregraphe" (The Choreographer´s Manifest), 40 pages, in French, signed and inscribed by Lifar on the first page, dated by him in Paris in 1935. Size is 5.5 x 7.5 inches, some damage on binding, otherwise in very good condition.

Ukrainian-born French ballet dancer, choreographer (1905-1986), and principal dancer of Diaghilev's Ballets Russes and director of the Paris Opera Ballet. Signed card with date and place on the occasion of an inauguration in Paris, 1965. Card's size is 6 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

Program for ballet performances from the 1950 season at the Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires, featuring signatures of several leading artists, including Serge Lifar, French ballet dancer and choreographer (1905-1986) of Ukrainian origin, one of the greatest ballet male dancers of the 20th century. Full program with all pages and covers included, size of each page is 6.25 x 9 inches, several small creases, otherwise in very good condition. 

German ballet dancer (1919-1996), choreographer, and film actress. Fine black-and-white promo photo postcard signed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French dancer (1868-1931). Fine autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by her. Size is 5.25 x 7.2 inches, one written page, spotted rust stains, in very good condition. Rare!

Spanish choreographer and ballerina (1912-2008). Program for a performance at the Temple of Music and Art, Tucson, AZ, on November 24, 1944, signed on the front cover by her, Encarnacion Lopez (Argentinita), Carlos Montoya (guitar), Manola Vargas, Pablo Miquel (piano).  Size is 7.9 x 10.5 inches, 12 pages including covers, minor stains on borders, otherwise in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a color playbill announcing this performance. Size is 5.75 x 8.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Mexican-born ballet dancer (1922-1977) and member of the New York City Ballet. Fine photograph signed by him with a short sentiment, dated in 1950. Size is 6.1 x 4.6 inches, small crease, otherwise in excellent condition.

Russian prima ballerina and choreographer (b.1940) and English ballet dancer and choreographer (1904-1983). Fine photograph signed by them and other Russian dancers such as Valentina Ganibalova (b.1948) and two more dancers named Bolshova and Kometeva. Size is 10 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian Prima Ballerina (b.1940), also choreographer, whose performances were considered standards of artistry and aristocracy of dance and marked her as the finest ballerina of her generation in the West. Beautiful photograph signed by her; stamped on verso by photographer Frederika Davis. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian Prima Ballerina (b.1940), also a choreographer, whose performances were considered standards of artistry and aristocracy of dance and marked her as the finest ballerina of her generation in the West. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph by Kenn Duncan signed and inscribed by the star ballerina; ink-stamped on verso by Duncan. Size is 11 x 13.9 inches, crease over the lower-right corner, otherwise in excellent condition.

Russian Prima Ballerina (b.1940), also choreographer, whose performances were considered standards of artistry and aristocracy of dance and marked her as the finest ballerina of her generation in the West.  Signed single pointe shoe, worn in performance, signature is in Russian. Approx. 3 x 8.5 inches, in very good condition.

Russian prima ballerina and choreographer (b.1940) and Russian ballet dancer particularly associated with the Kirov Ballet in the 1960s–70s.  Double signed photograph, shown in performance. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. 

Ukrainian ballet dancer (b.1968) who was the artistic director of the Staatsballett Berlin from its founding in 2004 until 2014. Beautiful half-tone photograph (full-page full-color advertisement from a Magazine) signed by the ballet dancer, shown dancing.  Size is 9.4 x 11.9 inches, left border irregularly cut, in excellent condition.

Russian dancer (b.1968), German ballerina (b.1965) and Romanian dancer (b.1968).  Triple signed photo shown in "Die Bajadere" at the Vienna Staatsoper in 1999.  Size is 8.2 x 11.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Algerian-born dancer (1838-1922), and artist at the Theatre des Bouffes-Parisiens. Autograph letter in French signed by her, dated 1896, sent to a gentleman about professional matters. Size is 5 x 8 inches, 1 page, in very good condition

English dancer (1910-2004), the first from her country to be titled Prima Ballerina Assoluta. Her business card with a short sentiment in English written by her. Size is 4 x 3 inches (open size is 4 x 6 inches), two sets of staple holes, overall age-toning, otherwise in very good condition.

Star English ballerina (1910-2004) and star English male ballet dancer and choreographer (1904-1983). Beautiful photograph signed and inscribed by both dancers, dated by Markova in 1944; stamped on verso by photographer Sol Hurok. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Program for a performance at Sociedad ProArte Musical, Havana, 1947, signed by both ballet dancers and also other four members of the cast. Full program with all pages and covers. Size is 5.5 x 8.5 inches, in excellent condition.

English dancer (1910-2004), the first from this country to be titled Prima Ballerina Assoluta, and also having a short career as an actress appearing in Hollywood movies. Original signed photographs of the ballerina in different sizes and conditions (for more details please check individual descriptions). Scroll down to see all the autographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

Danish ballet dancer (b.1946) Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown in performance; ink-stamped on verso by New York City Ballet. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Fabulous illustrated book with 96 tipped-in b&w photos, this copy belonged to American dancer Meredith Baylis, who signed on the frontend page and dated in 1949, and several important dancers signed and inscribed their autographs to her on their corresponding photos. Published by Geoffrey Bles, London, first edition, 1939. Included in the book are photos signed by Leonid Massine, Tatiana Riabouchinska, David Lichine, Frederick Franklin, Mischa Panaieff and Igor Yousskevitch. Size is 10.25 x 12.75, two-tone cloth hardcovers, tape marks on frontend page, otherwise in very good condition. See some photographs of the inside.

Program for a performance of the Martha Graham Dance Group at the Guild Theater, New York, on November 11, 1934, signed by the famous Russian choreographer and ballet dancer on the front cover. Size is 7 x 9.4 inches, 4 pages (4th page mounted on soft cardboard), central fold, in very good condition.

Russian dancer and choreographer (1896-1979), signed book "To The Ballet", first edition, 1935, also signed by author and ballet expert Irving Deakin (English, 1895-1959), who dated his signature in Chicago, 1936. Signatures are on first page, 178 pages, 4.75 x 7.5 inches, hard covers, overall age toning, in overall very good condition.  

Famous Russian choreographer and ballet dancer (1896-1979), creator of the world's first symphonic ballet "Les Présages", and many others in the same vein. Tetrafold program for a performance of the Contemporary Ballet Company in Palm Beach, Florida, USA, during the late 1970s, signed and inscribed by him.  Size is 7 x 10.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish dancer (1850-1923) and teacher. Her personal visiting card with her name printed and a short message handwritten by her. Size is 3.75 x 2.2 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian ballerina (1939-2009) who enjoyed a successful career internationally, being the prima ballerina of the Bolshoi for 30 years. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed by her, shown in performance in "Walpurgie Night" next to Vladimir Vasiliev. Size is 10 x 8.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Star Russian ballerina (1939-2009) and Russian ballet dancer (b.1940), both world-wide known as the golden couple of Russian ballet. Gorgeous photograph signed by both dancers; stamped on verso by photographer Erio Piccagliani, La Scala. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Trinidad-born British dancer (1917-2005). Signed photo postcard shown in role in "The Prospect Before us", ballet by William Boyce in the world premiere production of 1940. Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

American ballet dancer (b.1942), with a 30-year career at the New York City Ballet. Pair of pointe shoes used by the ballerina in performance or rehearsal: one shoe is signed by the dancer and the other with the date May 1999. Size is 8.3 x 2.75 inches approximately, in very good condition.

American ballet dancer (b.1984), danced for American Ballet Theater between 1982 and 2005, first American to win a gold medal at the Moscow International Ballet Competition (1981). Signed pointe shoe, 8.5 inches long, in very good condition.

American ballet dancer (b.1984), danced for American Ballet Theater between 1982 and 2005, first American to win a gold medal at the Moscow International Ballet Competition (1981). Pair of signed ballet shoes, used in performance, approx. 3 x 8.5 inches, in good condition.

French-born ballet dancer (1924-2004), who had a very important international career in Europe and the USA. dancing for the Ballet Russe company under Massine, the ABT, Marquis de Cuevas company, and other important companies, and became a teacher at Julliard School for many years. Signed photo, shown in performance, 8 x 10 inches, inscribed, dated in 1960 when she was part of the Grand Ballet du Marquis de Cuevas in Paris, in excellent condition.