"Dances of the Dolls" is a collection of light piano pieces by Dmitri Shostakovich, arranged from his ballet music. These charming miniatures include seven dances: Lyrical Waltz, Gavotte, Romance, Polka, Waltz-Joke, Hurdy-Gurdy, and Dance. The pieces are characterized by their melodic simplicity, humor, and Shostakovich's distinctive musical language, making them popular among intermediate piano students while maintaining artistic depth.