First Position
2011 · Movie · Not Rated · 90 min · ★ 7.2 · 83% critics
This documentary follows six young dancers from around the world as they train, travel, and push through pressure in pursuit of a coveted spot at a major youth ballet competition. Along the way, it captures the discipline, sacrifices, and hopes behind their performances.
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Details
- Years
- 2011
- Release date
- 2011-09-11
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Not Rated
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Critic score
- 83/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.2/10 (47 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you like uplifting, real-life stories about dedication and competition, especially in the arts, and if you enjoyed Dancer; Not for you if you want scripted drama or low-pressure viewing.
Pros: inspiring young talent; high-stakes competition; global perspectives | Cons: limited background detail; repetitive practice scenes; narrow focus on ballet
Themes
- dancer
- ballet
- duringcreditsstinger
- woman director
Cast & crew
- AB
Aran Bell
as Self
- RH
Rebecca Houseknecht
as Self
- JZ
Joan Sebastian Zamora
as Self
- MF
Miko Fogarty
as Self
- JF
Jules Jarvis Fogarty
as Self
Michaela DePrince
as Self
- GY
Gaya Bommer Yemini
as Self
- DD
Derek Dunn
as Self
Directed by Bess Kargman