PRESS

“Meet Jaqlin Medlock” An interview about being the only one in the room who is hard of hearing.

— Nina Sanchez, Bold Journey

“Spotlight: Jaqlin Medlock Photographer & Dancer with Stephen Petronio Company”

—Nicole Philippidis, 277 Films

“Known to be one of the best photographers in NYC, Jaqlin Medlock, specializes in dance photography and has captured images for some of the most prestigious performers in the industry…Individuals from all over the country seek Jaqi out and come to her New Jersey studio apartment just to experience a photoshoot with her.”

-Abby Boldy, The Monitor

“We discovered Jaqlin through Instagram, where she has been tagging us in her colorful portraits for years. Below she shares three techniques that she uses to add color, character, and theatricality into her dance photography.”

— Joel Svendsen, Rosco Spectrum

“Jonathan and Kathryn sit down with dance photographer Jaqi Medlock to talk about her experiences as someone who still actively performs with other artists and companies while having a full time photography business focused around dance. And they get a look at Jaqi's new in home studio!”

— Jonathan Hsu & Kathryn Butler, Still in Motion Podcast

“As the world is forced to adapt in order to stay healthy and safe due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important for people to find meaningful things to do. I talk with Jaqlin Medlock, dancer at Stephen Petronio Company and owner of Jaqlin Medlock Photography, about how she plans to stay connected to her art during the COVID-19 shutdown”

— Emily Brunner, Philly Dances Podcast

“Medlock’s attitude resonates with Petronio: “I want someone who knows who they are. I always say I’m looking for technique so good it’s invisible, because I want to see the person. There is a sense of wildness to her movement in combination with her razor-sharp lines that smacks of raw potential,” Petronio says of his newest company member.”

— Elaine Stuart, Dance Magazine

“The path from dancer to dance photographer seems to be a natural one…here, Dance Informa looks at three dancers-turned-photographers’ stories; Rachel Neville, Matthew Murphy, and Jaqlin Medlock”

— Laura Di Orio, Dance Informa

“Despite her long lines and clean technique, it’s Medlock’s presence that sets her apart. Petronio noticed it in her audition. “She has a lot of natural personality and a sense of style with everything she does-the way she talks, the way she walks, and the way she dances,” he says.”

— Elaine Stuart, Dance Magazine

“As a college student, Jaqlin Medlock-now a dancer with Stephen Petronio Company-had coaching on a part of dance that’s often overlooked. Her ballet teacher at Marymount Manhattan College, Pedro Ruiz, helped her focus on her transitions- which led to big changes in her performance.”

— Rachel Rizzo, Dance Teacher Magazine

“Jaqlin Medlock tests the limits of sharpness and refinement.”

— Sarah Cecilia Bukowski, The Dance Enthusiast

“Jaqlin Medlock, in “Pre-Weep” set to Nick Cave, showed off her ever-rippling arms with luscious abandon.

— Gia Kourlas, The New York Times

“Native New Yorker Jaqlin Medlock dazzled in Stephen Petronio’s work choreographed over Zoom for the company’s gala fundraiser, performing breathtaking movement in her apartment.”

— Best Solo Dance Performance, TWI-NY Pandemic Awards

Jaqlin Medlock, another valiant interpreter of Petronio’s work, reveals alluring receptivity in her performance of PRE-WEEP (2011) excerpt from Underland and cheeky spunk in DANSE SACRAL (1993), exquisitely performed to Stravinsky’s Le Sacre Du Printemps.

— Christina Jowers, The Dance Enthusiast

“ Medlock flicked and sliced her limbs like flames licking at regressive ideas of femininity. “ 

— Erin Bombody, The Dance Enthusiast

“Mr. Petronio also broadcast new footage of Jaqlin Medlock, a dancer in his company, performing the final solo from “Full Half Wrong,” his 1993 version of “The Rite of Spring.” Ms. Medlock gave a strong, focused rendition.”

-Brian Seibert, The New York Times

“Dancers have been creating serious heat all over New York this month…and awe-inspiring Jaqlin Medlock, Stephen Petronio Company’s charming powerhouse.”

— Jennifer Stahl, Dance Magazine

“Following an array of ensemble work, in which our attention is pulled in all directions, Jaqlin Medlock concludes the piece with a memorable solo where ever-changing arm positions frame her grounded steps.”

— Brittney Feit, The Village Voice

“The attack and sweep shown by Davalois Fearon and Jaqlin Medlock are especially fine…”

— Alastair Macaulay, The New York Times

“Medlock, marginally the smallest of the women, eats up as much space as Hinds, the marginally tallest man.”

— Deborah Jowitt, DanceBeat

“Strange Attractors showcases well the standout, eclectic company, in particular the ageless Gino Grenek and an elequent Jaqlin Medlock .”

— Susan Yung, Ephemeralist

“Some, like Jaqlin Medlock, seem to find and nail “it” almost immediately.”

— Quinn Batson, Offoffoff Dance

“The petite Jaqlin Medlock, stood out with fierce technique and stunning attention to detail.”

— Vicki Crain, Rogue Ballerina

“Newcomer, Jaqlin Medlock owns Petronio’s movement already, with just the right combination of speed and calm.”

— Quinn Batson, Offoffoff Dance

“The most compelling part of Architecture was a stunning duet between Jaqlin Medlock and Joshua Green.”

- Lara Wilson, DIYdancer

“Jaqlin Medlock was the star of the night, finding the right mix of softness and strength.”

— Shelley Padilla, World Arts Today