The documentary is fantastic to watch for any dancer, but the great thing about the DVD is the special features. You get to see all of the 6 dancers' performances as well as some rehearsals and a montage of performances from around the world.
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The documentary is fantastic to watch for any dancer, but the great thing about the DVD is the special features. You get to see all of the 6 dancers' performances as well as some rehearsals and a montage of performances from around the world.
An interesting documentary following dancers competing in the Youth America Grand Prix. Some amazing dancing from brilliant young dancers. Can't recommend it enough if you are serious about ballet.
6 dancers, 5 minutes on stage, 1 chance to make it First Position follows the inspirational footsteps of a group of young talented ballet dancers aged nine to sixteen as they struggle to maintain form in the face of injury and personal sacrifice on their way to one of the most prestigious ballet competitions in the world: the Youth America Grand Prix.
Lifelong dreams are at stake, with hundreds of dancers from around the globe travelling to New York each year, competing for a handful of elite scholarships and contracts. Practice and discipline are paramount, and nothing short of perfection is expected.
Struggling through bruised feet and near exhaustion all while navigating the drama of adolescence and family life, First Position combines built-in drama, tension and suspense with exciting and beautifully shot performances. With the diversity of each dancer’s back story coupled with a showcase of awe-inspiring talent, tenacity and passion, First Position recalls documentaries such as Spellbound in painting a thrilling and moving portrait.
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