BALLET FILMS + DANCE PHOTOGRAPHY.

Aaron Wenck is a director, cinematographer and photographer creating ballet films, dancer portraits and campaign imagery for ballet companies, choreographers, artists and brands.

From the rehearsal studio to the stage, his work explores the discipline, physicality and individuality of dance. Projects range from intimate artist profiles and behind-the-scenes documentaries to company campaigns, editorial photography and short-form content.

SELECTED BALLET VIDEO WORK

AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE - STUDIO COMPANY

Created for American Ballet Theatre’s Studio Company, this film moves between rehearsal and performance to capture the discipline, physicality and artistry behind the dancers’ work.

MAGGIE SEPSEY

A portrait of dancer Maggie Sepsey, using movement, gesture and intimate detail to explore the individuality behind the performer. The film pairs fluid choreography with a stripped-back setting, keeping the focus entirely on Maggie and her movement.

AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE - ALEXEI RATMANSKY

A feature on choreographer Alexei Ratmansky, following his process inside the American Ballet Theatre studio. The film captures the exchange between choreographer and dancers as movement is shaped, refined and brought to life in rehearsal.

AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE - INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL

Created for International Day of the Girl, this short film for American Ballet Theatre celebrates the confidence, discipline and ambition of a young dancer finding her voice through ballet.

AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE - WOMEN'S MOVEMENT

A profile of American Ballet Theatre’s Women’s Movement initiative, created to support and elevate female choreographers. The film follows the collaborative process inside the studio, capturing choreography as it develops through rehearsal, experimentation and exchange.

KYRA EATON

A quiet portrait of dancer Kyra Eaton, capturing the ritual, detail and physicality behind her craft. Intimate close-ups and movement studies reveal the precision and personality within the performance.

BALLET PHOTOGRAPHY

The same point of view, in stills.

Portraits, rehearsals and movement studies exploring the precision, expression and individuality of dancers.

Whether photographed in the studio, on location or alongside a film production, the work balances form, gesture and atmosphere with an understanding of the performer.

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Black and white photograph of a young woman sitting on a wooden floor, looking up at the camera. She is wearing a sleeveless top and shorts, with ballet pointe shoes on her feet, one shoe on the floor nearby.
A woman practicing yoga in a dark studio, performing a backbend pose on a wooden floor, wearing a sports bra and leggings, with light highlighting her figure.
A woman with braided hair and a black leotard poses with her arms raised and one leg extended in a ballet studio, black and white photo.
A woman with braided hair and a septum piercing in a black outfit poses with one arm raised and eyes closed against a pink and purple background.
A ballet dancer in a dance studio poses with arms extended and head tilted slightly, wearing a white crop top, pale tights, and pointe shoes, standing on a dark wooden floor against a dark wall.
A black and white photo of a ballet dancer practicing on a wooden floor, wearing a tank top, shorts, and pointe shoes.

CAPABILITIES

Film and photography, built around movement.

From individual dancer portraits to company campaigns and full-scale productions.

Black-and-white photo of a woman with long braids stretching forward on the floor indoors.

BALLET COMPANIES

Campaigns, company films, seasonal content and institutional storytelling.

REHEARSAL + BEHIND THE SCENES

Observational coverage built around process, preparation and performance.

DANCERS + ARTISTS

Editorial portraits, movement studies and personal campaign imagery.

SOCIAL + SHORT-FORM

Vertical and platform-specific content designed around dancers and movement.

FASHION + DANCE COLLABORATIONS

Movement-led films and photography for fashion, apparel and lifestyle brands.

FULL-SERVICE PRODUCTION

Available as director, cinematographer or photographer, or with production scaled around the assignment.

Black and white portrait of a man with dark hair, wearing a button-up shirt over a t-shirt, looking at the camera with a slight smile.

EXPERIENCE

Commercial craft.
Editorial instinct.

Aaron brings more than 15 years of commercial filmmaking and photography experience to dance projects, with work spanning fashion, beauty, lifestyle, sport and performance.

Productions can range from small dancer-led shoots to larger campaign productions integrating motion, still photography and social content.

Based in New York and available for productions nationwide.

SELECT CLIENTS

AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE · LONGINES · LVMH · VALENTINO BEAUTY · CALVIN KLEIN · JOHN VARVATOS · KIEHL’S · NIKE · VOGUE THAILAND

Have a ballet or dance project in the works?

Whether you're creating a campaign, company film, dancer portrait series or movement-led branded content, I'd love to hear what you're working on.

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