Movie: First Position

Top 8 Billed 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
Jules Jarvis Fogarty

Self

Michaela DePrince
Michaela DePrince

Self

Gaya Bommer Yemini
Gaya Bommer Yemini

Self

Derek Dunn
Derek Dunn

Self

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  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    2011-09-11

  • Average

    7.2

  • Rating:

    3.6 starts
  • Tagline

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

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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