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90 minNot RateddocumentaryWorth an evening
7.2/ 10(47 ratings)• TMDB
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Six young dancers train intensively for the Youth America Grand Prix, a competition that offers a chance to join elite ballet companies or schools.

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  • Meet young dancers like Michaela DePrince and Aran Bell.
  • Follow the intense training for the Youth America Grand Prix.
  • See the impact of ballet on children's lives.

Did You Know

  • The film grossed $894,471 in the U.S. by June 24, 2012.
  • First Position was the first runner-up for Best Documentary at the Toronto International Film Festival.
  • Bess Kargman won Best New Director at the Portland International Film Festival.
  • The film received a 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

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Ballet enthusiastsDance competition fansDocumentary lovers
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who directed the documentary First Position?

Bess Kargman directed the documentary First Position.

What is the Youth America Grand Prix?

The Youth America Grand Prix is an annual competition for dancers ages 9–19 to earn a place at an elite ballet company or school.

What was the box office gross of First Position in the United States?

As of June 24, 2012, First Position had grossed $894,471 in the United States.

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