FIRST POSITION - A Ballet Documentary

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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.

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• youth america grand prix
• bess kargman
• doc nyc
• toronto film festival
• audience award
• balanchine
• the nutcracker
• swan lake
• movie

[MeliiLynn]

Eyyy! 0:47 kinda looks like alys shee :)

the one who is crying. hah

[thinkhappythoughtsem]

no such thing as a certain childhood that is perfect. as long as you are healthy and happy and not hurting anyone and learning you can have any childhood you want. same goes for life. you don't have to do what everyone else is doing to have a good life.

[iluuveballet]

@MeliiLynn It is Alys Shee c:

[amicewithoneteeth]

IFC sucks

[AlisonGannon]

Oh my goodness I HAVE TO SEE THIS!!!!! amazing amazing amazing!!

[solesofthefoot]

i'm 14 aswell stuff like this inspires me but makes me feel like crap

[DanceLuva1231]

omggg im a dancer and im 14 i cleary have some competition i can leap ,throw my leg high,and stuff but my pirouettes suck lol

[0112Natalie]

Is that Miko at the beginning?:)

[orangekneepads]

Ooh, I want to see this !

[muahahagirl]

@MeliiLynn it is