Whatabout

Here you will find a selection of comments about my work, offered by many of my peers and colleagues in the dance world, all of whom I respect beyond measure.

Frederic
Franklin

“…a dancer of distinction, a brilliant photographer… her innate sense of how to create a memorable picture is matchless. Rosalie is truly talented, able to handle her subjects as well as a camera… in short, she is a photographer for all occasions.”

-Frederic Franklin
Dancer, Director, Choreographer

Freddie Franklin, at home, NYC, 2006

Mikhail
Baryshnikov

“Rosalie O’Connor’s camera sees with the eyes of a dancer.”
-Mikhail Baryshnikov
Artist

Isabella Boylston, Baryshnikov Arts Center, NYC, 2006

Twyla
Tharp

“Having worked with Rosalie over the course of her career with American Ballet Theatre I can say her dedication, respect for dance and dancers is readily apparent.”

-Twyla Tharp
Choreographer

Karen Wojtowicz Gawin & Daniel Marshalsay, Performing Twyla Tharp’s marvelous, Golden Section, Ballet Arizona, 2009

Kay Mazzo

“ I have watched Rosalie grow up, first as a beautiful dancer and then the photographer who has a perfect eye for catching dancers in the perfect picture. She is a blessing to the dance world, capturing beauty and excitement for posterity.”

-Kay Mazzo
Faculty, The School of American Ballet

New York City Ballet’s Mira Nadon, when still a student at School of American Ballet. In dress rehearsal for a Student Choreography work by Amarra Hong, Erlkönig, SAB, 2017

Mark Morris

“Rosalie O’Connor is a great photographer. Hire her!”

-Mark Morris
Artistic Director Mark Morris Dance Group

The School Mark Morris Dance Group, Brooklyn, 2004

Susan Jaffe

“Rosalie O’Connor’s intimate understanding of dance has afforded her the luxury of taking some of the most beautiful dance photographs I have ever seen.”

-Susan Jaffe
Artistic Director, American Ballet Theatre

Susan Jaffe & José Manuel Carreño, Swan Lake Act IV, American Ballet Theatre, 2000

Julio Bocca

“Rosalie is a very talented artist. She creates magnificent images with the same passion she feels for life.”

-Julio Bocca
Teacher, Private Coach

Julio Bocca’s retirement performance bows, American Ballet Theatre, 2006

Lar Lubovitch

“…with the keen eye of an artist she can capture not only movement but emotion as well… she understands the delicate process of artistic work.”

-Lar Lubovitch
Director, Choreographer

Alessandra Ferri with Marcelo Gomes in Othello, Choreography by Lar Lubovitch, American Ballet Theatre, 2007

Marcia Dale Weary

“Rosalie is one of the greatest photographers for ballet I’ve ever known. She is a true artist whose photographs are like paintings, capturing the humanity of our art form.”

-Marcia Dale Weary
Founding Artistic Director, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet

Grace Anli & Antonio Anacan, Swan Lake Act II, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, 2011

Julie Kent

“Rosalie O’Connor is able to capture the dancer like no other photographer. Her knowledge of classical ballet, repertoire and dancers combined with her own quiet intensity allow her to enter the scene unnoticed and capture moments that always reflect something honest and beautiful about the artist. I treasure the images Rosalie has taken of me and feel her talent is truly special.”

-Julie Kent
Artistic Director, The Washington Ballet

Julie Kent and Keith Roberts, Studio 5 rehearsal, NYC, American Ballet Theatre, 1997.

Allegra Kent

“Rosalie O’Connor’s gifts are extraordinary.”

-Allegra Kent
Dancer, Author, Teacher

Allegra Kent, Revson Fountain, Lincoln Center, 2016

Kevin McKenzie

“Whether the record is of a rehearsal or performance she encapsulates the presence of an artist’s energy, making you feel you are a part of the moment.”

-Kevin McKenzie
Artistic Director Emeritus American Ballet Theatre

Martine van Hamel and Kevin McKenzie, July 9th, 2022, Celebrating Kevin! American Ballet Theatre, 2022.