Ballet & Dance Autographs

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.

Australian ballet dancer (1916-1959). Signed photo postcard shown in performance in Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker". Size is 3.4 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition.

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). Fine black-and-white photograph by Maurice Seymour (New York) signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment by Hayden, shown dancing at the New York City Ballet. Size is 8.1 x 10 inches, in very good 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.

British ballet dancer and teacher (b.1930). Signed photo postcard shown in role. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German choreographer and dancer, signed photograph, shown most likely in role. Size is 8 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Australian dancer (1909-1986), who also successfully performed as choreographer, theater director and actor. Signed photo, stamped on verso by studio The Photo Repro co., London. Size is 4.5 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Australian dancer (1909-1986), who also successfully performed as choreographer, theater director and actor. Signed photograph, shown in role, stamped on verso by studio The Photo Repro co., London. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent 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 ballet dancer (1920-2008) and member of the Choctaw Nation who achieved fame in both the USA and Europe. Gorgeous black-and-white studio photograph signed by her; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Roy Round (London). Size is 4.25 x 5.8 inches, in excellent condition.

French ballet dancer (1820-?) with a brilliant career in Paris, Madrid, and New Orleans. Autograph letter in French signed by her, dated 1853, sent to tenor Giovanni Battista Benelli (1773-1857) about personal matters. Size is 4.8 x 7.3 inches, 1 page, folds, rust stains, in overall very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a printed note informing about the decease of Mr. Benelli and that his business will be taken care of by E. Caimi, from 1857.

American ballet dancer (b.1960). Beautiful color photo postcard signed and inscribed by him. Size is 6 x 4.2 inches, in excellent condition.

Ballet dancer active in the mid-twentieth century, performed with the London Festival Ballet and other companies. Signed photograph, shown in role. Stamped on verso by Vallois photo studio, Paris. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.  

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

Danish dancer (b.1967) and currently the Artistic Director of the Royal Danish Ballet. Large signed color photo, shown in performance, size is 14 x 11 inches. Stamped on verso by photographer Costas, New York, 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.

English choreographer (b.1931), and in his youth was a ballet dancer at the Royal Ballet in the late 1940s. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a long sentiment dated 1964, shown next to his wife Annette Page; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Roy round (London). Size is 6.2 x 8.25, in excellent condition.

Argentine ballerina (1934-2019). Fine sepia photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, dated 1953. Size is 3.8 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Croatian-born American ballet dancer (b.1925). Fine sepia photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Carmen (Buenos Aires). Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, in very good condition.

Brazilian dancer (1955-2021), signed photograph, size is 8 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition.

American dancer (b.1943) and choreographer. Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown in performance. Size is 4.8 x 7.8 inches, in excellent condition.

American dancers (1930-1988 and 1923-2008) producers, choreographers, and co-founders of the Joffrey Ballet. Fine poster signed by both dancers mounted on styrofoam (sold flat since it can not be rolled). Size is 21.75 x 28 inches, 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.

Russian prima ballerina (1885-1978), principal artist at the Imperial Russian Ballet and later for Diaghilev's Ballet Russes. Autograph note signed by her, no dated indicated. Size is 5.9 x 8 inches, 1 page, in excellent 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. 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.

German ballet dancer (b. 1944), who was the principle ballerina at the Stuttgart Ballet. Signed photo, shown in performance. Size is 5.75 x 4.25 inches, in excellent condition.

French ballet dancer, active in the early twentieth century. Signed cabinet photograph, shown in role, inscribed. Photo by Walery, Paris. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent 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. 

American prima ballerina (b.1952) trained at the School of American Ballet. Black-and-white photograph signed by her, ink-stamped on verso by photographer Martha Swope (New York). Size is 8 x 9.9 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 (1908-1983), dance satirist and comedian. Fine photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 4.7 x 6.5 inches, small crack over the left border, otherwise in excellent condition.

American dancer (1908-1983), dance satirist and comedian. Nice black-and-white studio photograph signed by her. Size is 4.7 x 7.2 inches, some creases, in 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.

Hungarian ballerina (1931-2009) and Hungarian dancer (1930-2020), who defected in 1953 together to the West from the Soviet bloc. Playbill issued by Teatro Colon (Buenos Aires) signed by both artists, no year but circa the late 1950s. Size is 6.5 x 9.7 inches, 1 sheet printed on both sides, folds, minor stains, in overall good condition.

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.

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.

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.

British dancer (1911-1988) considered one of the most significant dramatic ballet dancers of the 20th century. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him; ink-stamped on verso by Conciertos Daniel (Buenos Aires). Size is 2.8 x 4.6 inches (trimmed from a larger format), in very good condition.

American ballroom dancer and vaudeville (1917-?). Fine photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1936. Size is 5 x 7.1 inches, 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.