First Position (2011)

Directors:

Bess Kargman

Writers:

Actors:

Gaya Bommer Yemini, Michaela DePrince, Jules Jarvis Fogarty, Miko Fogarty, Joan Sebastian Zamora, Rebecca Houseknecht

Synopsis:

A documentary that follows six young dancers from around the world as they prepare for the Youth America Grand Prix, one of the most prestigious ballet competitions in the world.
  • Drama
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  • Comedy
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First Position (2011)

I wish I had the commitment that these children have. That said, any time you have the pressure to succeed that these children face, you have a tendency to step beyond commitment into the realm of abuse. This documentary does not focus on the ugly side of youth involved dance.
June 17, 2013