Dance Camera West Presents: FIRST POSITION, 2011, Sundance Selects, April 22, 2012

Sunday, April 22 – 4:00 PM
Dance Camera West Presents: FIRST POSITION, 2011, Sundance Selects, 90 min. Dir. Bess Kargman. 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 follows six young dancers as they prepare for a chance to enter the world of professional ballet, struggling through bloodied feet, 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. Official selection of the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival. “Touching, enormously satisfying… poised for breakout success!” - Variety Discussion following with director Bess Kargman.
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