Ballet & Dance Autographs ($100 - $250)

Italian dancer (1865-1942), choreographer, and ballet master. Very informative autograph letter signed in Italian, dated in Vichy, June 25, 1933, as Maitre de Ballet au Grand Casino, Guerra writes to the artistic Director of La Scala Nino Cattozzo concerning a Ballet proposition for the Theatre's upcoming season, as follows: “…Per la ventura stagione del teatro alla Scala ho l’onore di proporle il mio ballo “Siama”. Questo ballo fu rappresentato alla Scala stessa nel 1912. Ebbe esito brillante, tanto che fu replicato per ben trentatré sere (…) vide la luce della ribalta, la primissima volta, sulle scene del Teatro dell’opera di Budapest, ove il compianto Direttore Mingardi, venne a vederlo. (…) si tratta di uno spettacolo di ambiente prettamente giapponese (…) La musica è di autore ungherese, leggerina piuttosto ma aggraziata, melodiosa e ben instrumentata…”. Size is 8 x 10.6 inches, two written pages in one sheet (front and back), letterhead “Casino de Vichy”, storage holes, in very good condition.

Dutch choreographer, director, teacher, retired ballerina and former Principal Dancer at the National Ballet of Canada and American Ballet Theatre (ABT). Signed single pointe shoe, dated by her in 1988, used in performance. Size is 8.5 x 3 inches each one, approximately.

Prima ballerina of the Stuttgart Ballet (b.1937) and Danish ballet dancer (b.1942), principal dancer of the Stuttgart and Royal Ballets. Beautiful photograph signed by both dancers, shown in performance; stamped on verso by photographer Leslie E. Spatt. Size is 9.9 x 7.6 inches, in excellent condition.

Canadian ballerina (1923-2006), associated with the New York City Ballet.. Fine black-and-white photograph, shown possibly in performance signed and inscribed by her, dated in 1966. Also signed on front by New York City Ballet's official house photographer Martha Swope (last name only). Size is 8.1 x 10 inches, in very good condition.

American ballet dancer (1920-2008) and member of the Choctaw Nation who achieved fame in both the USA and Europe. Nice set of 2 black-and-white photographs signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment in 1956; photo by Maurice Seymour, Chicago. Size is 8 x 10.1 inches each, minor creases, in very good condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

American flame dancer (1868-1907). Rare card signed by her. Size is 3.4 x 1.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Danish artistic director (b.1967) of the Royal Ballet.  Luxury program for a performance of the Royal Danish Ballet during a USA tour in 2011 with spectacular color and black and white photos, and articles, signed by him on the cover.  Size is 9 x 11.75 inches, 104 pages plus covers, in excellent condition.

French dancer (1830-?) Autograph letter in French signed by her, dated in Turin, Nov.28, 1952, to the theater agent Gianni Rossi about rejecting to dance at La Scala: "... yesterday I received your kind letter of the 22nd N. I am sorry that I have no longer had the pleasure of seeing you in the Hotel au Belle Venise. Thank you for the... You intended to engage me [sic.] for La Scala, but I cannot accept this engagement for this theatre and its payments. And then this theatre not of my passion [sic.] I could have danced [sic.] at the great Operas in Paris alone for payment and I would have liked to accept...". Size is 7.3 x 9.52 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet (front and verso), some light tears, folds, creases, in overall very good condition.  Handwritten envelope INCLUDED.

American ballerina (1920-1987) known for her ability to perform dramatic roles, and also works in films as a choreographer and producer and performed on Broadway. Casual black-and-white photograph signed by her. Size is 3.4 x 5.8 inches, minor creases, mounting traces on verso, in very good condition.

American ballerina (1920-1987) known for her ability to perform dramatic roles, and also works in films as a choreographer and producer and performed on Broadway. Fine photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown in performance, dated in 1938; pencil marking on verso reads "Le Jardin aux Lilas". Photo is signed in white ink on the front and ink-stamped on verso by photographer Alejandro Castro.  Minor creases, otherwise in very good condition.

Famous American ballerina (b.1952), principal dancer with the New York City Ballet, later danced with the American Ballet Theater - ballet teacher David Howard (1937-2013), and ballet dancer and coach Sandra Jennings. Unused (never worn) t-shirt from the City Ballet of San Diego´s Summer Intensive workshops, signed by all 3. Medium size, not used. approx. 14.5 x 23.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

The Kirov Theatre was the name by which the Mariinsky Theatre at Saint Peterburg was known through most of the Soviet era. Program for the 1989 American tour of the Kirov Ballet signed by 18 of its members who signed in different pages of the booklet. Size is 9.8 x 13 inches, 48 pages plus soft covers, in very good condition.

American dancer and choreographer (1912-2001), best known for her stage shows at the Roxy Theater. Autograph note signed by her dated 1949. Size is 5.25 x 7 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a 4-page promotional brochure signed by her on page 1 with photographs, clips, and information. Size is 5.25 x 7 inches, 4 pages, in very good 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 American prima ballerina and teacher (1918-2005), most noted for her work with the Ballet Russe de Monte-Carlo. Black-and-white photo postcard signed by him with a short sentiment, shown in dancing pose. Size is 8.25 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian-born American prima ballerina and teacher (1918-2005), most noted for her work with the Ballet Russe de Monte-Carlo. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment; a photo by photographer John Ried (Hollywood). Size is 7.9 x 10.1 inches, some creases, in overall good condition.

Russian-born American prima ballerina and teacher (1918-2005), most noted for her work with the Ballet Russe de Monte-Carlo. Black-and-white photograph signed by her t, shown in a dancing pose. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent 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.

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 modern dance dancer (1916-2004). Gorgeous color poster signed by her advertising one of her performances. Size is 24 x 18 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.

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.

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. 

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!

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 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 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. 

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.

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.

Danish ballet dancer (b.1946). Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown in a performance of Stravinsky's ballet Apollo; ink-stamped on verso by The New York City Ballet (New York). Size is 7 x 6 inches, in 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.

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.1942), with a 30-year career at the New York City Ballet. Her original single pointe shoe signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 8.5 x 2.5 inches, fading ink but still visible, 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.

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.

American dancer, teacher and dance writer (1911-1967). Signed book by Lifar, only 100 were published in alfama paper by Les Editions Nagel, Paris, 1950. A total of 320 numbered pages rebound in hardcovers, some illustrations, 5.5 x 8.75 inches. Original covers in poor condition with paper loss, but book is in very good condition. 

American dancer, teacher, and dance writer (1911-1967). Signed book by Lifar, probably of her ownership, 38 numbered pages bound in new hardcovers, 5.6 x 7.6 inches, some signs of wear, in very good condition.

Russian ballet master (1880-1944), who joined Diaghilev's ballet in 1919 as a leading dancer; a continuous dancer partner to the star ballerina Anna Pavlova. A small printed card signed by him. Size is 5.5 x 3.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian ballet master (1880-1944), who joined Diaghilev's ballet in 1919 as a leading dancer; a continuous dancer partner to the star ballerina Anna Pavlova. Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed by him, shown in role. Size is 3.4 x 5.5 inches, some silvering, in overall very good condition.

Russian ballet master (1880-1944), who joined Diaghilev's ballet in 1919 as a leading dancer; a continuous dancer partner to the star ballerina Anna Pavlova. Gorgeous black-and-white photo postcard signed by him, shown in La Fille du Pharaon. Size is 3.4 x 5. 5 inches, in excellent condition.

American ballerina (b.1959), former principal dancer with the New York City Ballet, retired in 2007 after 33 years. Signed pair of pointe shoes, used in performance, both are signed. Approx. size is 3.5 x 8.75 inches, in good condition.

Russian ballerina (1904-1978), teacher, and opera singer, who joined the Diaghilev's Ballet Russes in 1929. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment dated in London, April 1930, shown dancing. Size is 8.2 x 10-75 inches, ink-stamped on verso by photographer S. Georges (London), small repaired crack over the top-right, otherwise in excellent condition.