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First Position

Six dancers. Five minutes on stage. One chance to make it.

Documentary1h 30m

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93%

Tomatometer

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84%

Popcornmeter

7.2

TMDB

Storyline

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.

Trailers

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Details

DirectorBess Kargman

ReleasedSep 11, 2011

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

$894.5K

Parental guideGJP

Studio

First Position Films

Cast

Aran Bell

Aran Bell

Self

Rebecca Houseknecht

Rebecca Houseknecht

Self

Joan Sebastian Zamora

Joan Sebastian Zamora

Self

Miko Fogarty

Miko Fogarty

Self

Jules Jarvis Fogarty

Self

Michaela DePrince

Michaela DePrince

Self

Gaya Bommer Yemini

Self

Derek Dunn

Self

Where to watch(NG)

Stream

Philo

AMC+ Roku Premium Channel

Sundance Now

Rent / Buy

Amazon Video

Apple TV Store

Google Play Movies

YouTube

Fandango At Home

Reviews

8 reviews · 7 critics

5 fresh · 2 rotten

Critics consensus

“An upbeat and visually dramatic documentary of children's ballet, First Position displays the potential of the human spirit when fostered at a young age.”

93% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

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Derek Malcolm

RTLondon Evening StandardApr 12, 2013

Anyone with an interest in dance should enjoy this documentary ...

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David Jenkins

RTLittle White LiesApr 11, 2013

Settles for heartwarming "follow your dreams" platitudes rather than following the cold realities of being a dancer.

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Peter Bradshaw

RTGuardianApr 11, 2013

A blandly feelgood documentary about aspiring young ballet dancers.

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Allen Almachar

RTThe MacGuffinJul 31, 2020

Director Bess Kargman has given us a documentary that doesn't present much beyond what we have seen in other films like it, but is an entertaining and enjoyable experience nonetheless.

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Information

Title

First Position

Released

Sep 11, 2011

Rated

G

Region of Origin

United States of America

Original Audio

English

Runtime

1h 30m

Status

Released

Studio

First Position Films

Buck

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