Ballet & Dance Autographs

Russian ballerina (1939-2009) who enjoyed a successful career internationally, being the prima ballerina of the Bolshoi for 30 years. Program for a ballet performance in October 1982 signed by both artists. Size is 6.7 x 9.3 inches, full program, 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.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 dancer (b.1969) and choreographer. Fine color photograph of two female dancers in performance signed by him. Size is 5.9 x 4 inches, in excellent 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.

American dancer (1921-1989), and actress. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown in performance. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian ballet dancer (1906-2007), master, and choreographer. His visiting card printed in Russian signed by him on verso. Size is 3.25 x 1.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentine ballet dancer (1935-2019), and choreographer. A fine photograph of the dancer by Annemarie Heinrich (also ink-stamped by her) signed and inscribed with a short sentiment by Mollajoli, here shown very young. Size is 4.5 x 6.8 inches, small pinhole at the top, ink writing a bit faded but still readable, in very good condition.

French dancer (1821-1877), choreographer, and ballet master. Hand-written contract in German with his signature on page 3, probably from Vienna. Size is 8.25 x 13.4 inches, central fold, in very good condition. Very Rare!

Program for a performance of Ballets de Monte-Carlo at Theatre de Monte-Carlo from April 4 - 28, 1936, signed by many dancers, including Anatole Oboukoff, Boris Romanoff, Heléne Kirsova, Michel Panaieff, Adda Pourmel, Rene Blum, Nicolas Zvereff, Vera Nemtchinova, Maria Ruanova, Gilbert Baur, Nina Nikitina, and many others. Size is 5.5 x 7.5 inches, full program with all pages and covers, some wear on the covers, in overall very good 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 card signed by him and dated 1911. Size is 3.25 x 2.3 inches, 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. 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.

French ballerina (1937-1986) who developed an important career as a dancer and as a teacher in France. Beautiful photograph signed by her, shown in performance.; stamped on verso by photographer Neuilly. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

French ballet dancer (1921-?), who performed with Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo circa 1945. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown in rehearsal; ink-stamped on verso by Studio Iris (Paris). Size is 7.1 x 9.3 inches, some creases, in very good condition.

Argentine ballet dancer (1929-1971). Program for a ballet performance at Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires, on July 10, 1960, signed by the famous Argentine dancer and also by dancers Michel Renault, and Liane Dayde. Sie is 6 x 9 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in very good condition.

Argentine ballet dancer (1929-1971) who died tragically on an air crash along with other members of Teatro Colon Ballet Estable including star ballerina Norma Fontenla. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him on verso, shown in a performing pose. Size is 4.7 x 7 inches, in very good condition.

South African dancer (1927-2008), one of the most important ballerinas of the Royal Ballet in the 1950s and 1960s.  Black-and-white promo photo postcard signed by her, shown in "The Sleeping Beauty". Size is 3.5 x 5.3 inches, in excellent condition.

South African dancer (1927-2008), one of the most important ballerinas of the Royal Ballet in the 1950s and 60s.  Signed pointe shoe, dated by her in 1961, she also wrote "Fille Mal Garde", the name of the ballet she performed using this shoe. Nerina created the role of Lise in this ballet by Frederick Ashton, in the world premiere of 1960.  Size is 8.5 x 3 inches approximately.

American ballet dancer, choreographer and director (b.1939). He has been the director and chief choreographer of Hamburg Ballet since 1973, later he became the director of the Hamburg State Opera. In 1992 he received the Prix Benois de la Danse as a choreographer.  Signed photo postcard, shown as himself. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches.    

American ballet dancer (b.1939), choreographer, and director; chief choreographer of Hamburg Ballet since 1973. Fine color photo postcard signed by him, shown young. Size is 4.1 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

American dancer (1914-2006), choreographer, and also an actor. Nice casual black-and-white photograph signed by him. Size is 2.8 x 3.5 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.

Biography of the great Russian dancer, written by his wife Romola, who signed on the front end page. First edition, ninth printing, hardcovers, in English, contains some photos. Size is 6.5 x 9.5 inches, 448 pages, light age toning, in very good condition, dust jacket in good condition.

Russian ballet dancer (1890-1950) and choreographer, probably the most celebrated male dancer in the entire history of dance. Original front cover of the magazine "L´Illustration", published in Paris on May 22nd, 1909, right after his debut in Paris at age of only 19!. Nijinsky caused quite an impression in the Parisian public, and this publication calls him "The French Vestris" (referring to famous French dancer Auguste Vestris (1760-1842)) on the front cover. Boldly signed by Nijinsky in diagonal, in black ink, across the lower right corner and next to his image dancing in the ballet "Le Pavillion D´Armide" (Fokine, with music by Nikolai Tcherepin, world-premiered in St. Petersburg, 1907), presented in Paris for the first time in May 1909 by the Sergei Diaghilev company, with a very young Nijinsky. This is an exceedingly rare item from a crucial moment in young Nijinsky´s career, now starting outside Russia, on tour.  Autographed front cover is 11 x 15.25 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a full magazine, unsigned, containing the article about his debut, in French, and a separate, 2-page translation into English (see scans of translation and the article page).    

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.

Russian ballerina (1904-1978), teacher, and opera singer, who joined the Diaghilev's Ballet Russes in 1929. An original nice black-and-white photograph by Studio Piaz (Paris) signed by the star ballerina, dated July 1933. Size is 11.6 x 9.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Superstar Russian ballet dancer (1938-1993). Star Latvian-born Russian-American dancer (b.1948). Beautiful color photograph signed by both star dancers. Size is 7.9 x 9.8 inches, ink stain over the left border, otherwise in excellent condition.

Superstar Russian ballet dancer (1938-1993) and British ballet dancer (1919-1991), each one considered by many among the greatest dancers of the 20th century.  Rare double signed ballet shoe, signature by Fonteyn is on the top front and is dated by her in 1966. Nureyev signed on the back side with a felt tip pen. Not used in performance, a shoe by Fred K Freed, England, in excellent condition. Highly desirable, and very rare!! SEE PRICE BELOW WATCH Nureyev and Fonteyn Dancing in Swan Lake (1966)

Superstar Russian ballet dancer (1938-1993), one of the greatest of the 20th century. Large size, original poster signed by him. Autograph poster is from the time after his 1961 defection from Russia, and before he had representation and important ballet companies supporting him. Size is 36 x 48.75 inches, it is mounted on hard cardboard and can not be rolled. This fantastic autograph poster is signed and inscribed with a short sentiment over one of his legs with a felt tip pen. Ink is a bit lighter but clearly visible, and in good condition. There is an extra cost in shipping due to the size and weight of this important item.

Superstar Russian ballet dancer (1938-1993), one of the greatest of the 20th century. Rare signed single ballet slipper, in pink color, inscribed, a note by an anonymous hand, inside the shoe, indicates that this was signed on May 3rd, 1976, after a performance of "Romeo et Juliette" with the Royal Ballet, London given at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York. A slipper by Capezio, USA, with very little signs of having been worn, in excellent condition.

Ballet by Jerome Robbins with music by Robert Prince (world-premiered in 1958, while the NYC Ballet premiere was in 2005), a very successful ballet that was taken to a film in 2010.  This is the poster for the 2010 film, with 18 signatures by most of the cast, including executive producer Ellen Bar. Size is 14.25 x 22 inches, in excellent condition.

American dancer (1925-2003), actor, and singer. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown probably in a film or TV program. Size is 7 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

South-African-born Israeli ballet dancer (1935-2007), director of the Bat-Dor Dance Company and School. Black-and-white photograph signed and dated by her in September 1973 on verso; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Mula & Haramaty (Tel Aviv). Size is 6.75 x 4.75 inches, in excellent condition.

American ballet dancer (b.1943), teacher and artistic director. He debuted in 1959 and reached the category of soloist at the American Ballet Theatre in 1965 and promoted to principal dancer in 1972. Signed photo shown in performance. Size is 8 x 10 inches, minor rust on verso otherwise in very good condition.

American dancer (1919-2018) and actress. Black-and-white photograph signed by her, shown young. Size is 8 x 10.1 inches, purple ink stain over the top, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Spanish dancer and actress (1868-1965), known as "la belle Otero". Signed hand-colored postcard, shown in costume. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, minor creases and loss of paper over top right corner, otherwise in very good condition.

English ballerina (1932-2017), former principal dancer at the Royal Ballet. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 3.4 x 5.1 inches, in excellent condition.  

English ballerina (1932-2017), and former principal dancer with the Royal Ballet. Black-and-white original photograph by Houston Rogers (London) signed and inscribed by Page with a long sentiment, dated in London, 1964, shown in performance in "La Fille Mal-Gardée". Size is 8 x 9.8 inches, minor damage over the lower-right and upper-left corners, otherwise in excellent condition

American ballerina and choreographer (1899-1991), introduced to ballet by Anna Pavlova, Page was later to have a very successful career and found the Chicago Opera Ballet. Page was also a very famous teacher.  Pair of pointe shoes, each signed by her, adding "with love" to one, and "love" to the other. Each one is 9.25 inches long x 3.4 inches wide, they were used in performance or rehearsal, in very good condition.