Ballerina (Sidney Keith Russell and Carl Sigman song)
# Ballerina (Sidney Keith Russell and Carl Sigman song)

"Ballerina" is a popular song, sometimes known as "Dance, Ballerina, Dance". The song was written by Carl Sigman with lyrics by Sidney Keith 'Bob' Russell. Published in 1947, the tune is listed as ASCAP Title Code 320012517.

## Notable recordings

Hit versions were recorded by:

* Vaughn Monroe (#1 in 1947)
* Buddy Clark (#5 in 1948)
* Bing Crosby (recorded December 3, 1947 - #10 in 1948)
* Jimmy Dorsey (also #10 in 1948)
* Nat King Cole (#18 in 1957)

## Other notable recordings

* 1961 Jack Jones Shall We Dance?
* 1961 Nat King Cole - a stereophonic version included in the album The Nat King Cole Story
* 1962 Sammy Davis Jr. - In the style of Huckleberry Hound, Kingfish from Amos 'n' Andy and Nat King Cole for the album The Sammy Davis Jr. All-Star Spectacular
* 1965 Sammy Davis Jr. - The Nat King Cole Songbook
* 2017 Gregory Porter - in the album Nat "King" Cole & Me
