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Plot

For the young dancers at the Youth America Grand Prix, one of the world's most prestigious ballet competitions, lifelong dreams are at stake. With hundreds competing for a handful of elite scholarships and contracts, practice and discipline are paramount, and nothing short of perfection is expected. Bess Kargman's award-winning documentary, 'First Position,' follows six young dancers as they prepare for a chance to enter the world of professional ballet, struggling through bloodied feet, near exhaustion and debilitating injuries all while navigating the drama of adolescence. A showcase of awe-inspiring talent, tenacity and passion, 'First Position' paints a thrilling and moving portrait of the most gifted young ballet stars of tomorrow.
Genre(s):
Documentary,Special Interest
Run Time:
90min.
Theatrical Release Date:
05/04/2012
Status:
In Theaters
Distributor(s):
Sundance Selects
Director(s):
Themes:
Contests, Pageants and Competitions,Dancer's Life,Teachers and Students,In Training
Tone:
Bittersweet,Intimate
Keywords:
ambition,ballet-dance,contest,dance [art],dreams-of-success,finalist,finals,instructor,student
Country of Origin:
USA - Limited (05-04-2012)
Language:
English,French,Hebrew,Spanish
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