First Position - Official Trailer | HD | IFC Films

Starring: Michaela DePrince, Joan Sebastian Zamora, and Aran Bell

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, FIRST POSITION, follows six young dancers as they prepare for a chance to enter the world of professional ballet, struggling through bloodied feet, near 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.

Best Documentary: Portland International Film Festival. Audience Award: DOC NYC. Jury Prize: San Francisco Documentary Festival. PIFF Best New Director: Bess Kargman. First runner up for best documentary at the Toronto International Film Festival, 2011. Won the WESTDOC PitchFest (2009). Official Selection: IFP Spotlight on Documentaries 2010.

Directed, produced and edited by Bess Kargman. Executive Producer: Rose Caiola. Director of Photography: Nick Higgins. Music by Chris Hajian. Editor: Kate Amend. Associate Producers: Jennilyn Merten and Nick Higgins. Production Manager: Hashem Selph.

[Applepackard]

My son was a dancer. He's passed away now. I loved this movie. It took me back to happier times of hopping, jumping, spinning, contortions, slides, falls, excitement, tears, hope.

[The_rat_ballerina]

Rest in power Michaela😢 She was amazing in this movie

[lidz]

I'm 17 and I started taking ballet last year. I'm really bad and just a beginner, but I don't care, it is never never never EVER to late to start taking ballet. I'm so glad that I started :) if you're reading this don't worry about age, we all only live once!

[kaylasteffen]

I want to see this so bad... I read taking flight on Michaela... her story is amazing... she inspires me to go to dance class every week💜

[LizLinkPotato]

i was dumbfounded when i found myself crying, dancing is so amazing, inspirational, and full of emotion, i have always wished that i could have taken ballet as a child, but my family was and still is poor and there was no dance studio/class in or near my town, the basic ballet i know, i've learn in color guard (which is first and for most, dance) <3

[kjonestorah]

it is never to late to learn ballet no matter how old you are. If you missed it as child it is ok just get up find a adult ballet beginner class. I learned ballet two years ago and it was difficult at first but it got better. I have learned from great dancers who danced for years and did it since they were young. It is never to late it wont hurt to try

[fashionpageantsdance]

people really have no idea how much dedication and time goes into being a dancer, & I am so happy that this documentary is showing the world just how competitive and rigorous the dance world is:) & I CAN NOT WAIT TO SEE THIS MOVIE THIS FRIDAY!! EXCITEDDD!

[Creekmore]

When you love something enough, NOTHING is too much. :)

[elioraimmanuel]

Love this movie! I have watched it over and over!

[loellearch]

THE BEST DOCUMENTARY I've ever seen!

[StarBe]

I got this movie for Christmas yesterday and just watched it today. Next to Center Stage, it's now my favorite movie about ballet! Beautiful film with wonderful stories. :)

[jessicatheperson]

woah i got chills just from watching the trailer

[ninahurley]

I always watch this before i go on stage

[krazyykaciee]

chills throughout the whole 2 min. video.

[ankaml]

Joan is the best, this movie is so amazing!

[ivedoneitall]

This is the amount of time and childhood given up in any sport, etc that is required to be successful by children these days. Although I grew up with extensive dance, NOT this extensive, but my youngest son has given up the same amount of hours for his hockey goalie career, 6 days a week not a seasonal thing as many would presume. There is OFF-ice (training in the gym), nutrition classes, private goalie training, in addition to on-ice practices and games.Crazy, but he loves it! I'll support him!

[AMaika]

This was the BEST documentary ever!
First Black Swan, then First Position... Ballet is finally getting the attention it deserves :DDD

[Exolover]

As a person who has had a major respect for ballet since I was little, it really amazes me when ppl dismiss it as "easy" or not challenging. I'm just like try it for a DAY and see how easy it is lol

[milicaivanovic]

This is art and took a lot of kids life

[nafsimusicgalaxy]

I just saw it and it was so...REAL! From the first 15 min. I burst into tears. They did an amazing work !! :')