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First Position

  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
3.5K
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First Position (2011)
A documentary that follows six young dancers as they prepare for the Youth America Grand Prix.
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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.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.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.

  • Director
    • Bess Kargman
  • Stars
    • Aran Bell
    • Rebecca Houseknecht
    • Joan Sebastian Zamora
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    3.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bess Kargman
    • Stars
      • Aran Bell
      • Rebecca Houseknecht
      • Joan Sebastian Zamora
    • 17User reviews
    • 55Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 9 nominations total

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    Aran Bell
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    • Self
    Rebecca Houseknecht
    Rebecca Houseknecht
    • Self
    Joan Sebastian Zamora
    Joan Sebastian Zamora
    • Self
    Miko Fogarty
    • Self
    Jules Jarvis Fogarty
    • Self
    Michaela DePrince
    • Self
    Gaya Bommer Yemini
    • Self
    Michelle Bell
    • Self
    Ryan Bell
    • Self
    Elaine DePrince
    • Self
    Charles DePrince
    • Self
    Wendy Houseknecht
    • Self
    David Houseknecht
    • Self
    Satoko Fogarty
    Satoko Fogarty
    • Self
    Mat Fogarty
    • Self
    Nadine Bommer
    • Self
    Ziv Yemini
    • Self
    Claudia Hurtado
    • Self
    • Director
      • Bess Kargman
    • All cast & crew
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    Details

    • Release date
      • August 10, 2012 (Taiwan)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Первая позиция
    • Filming locations
      • UK
    • Production company
      • First Position Films
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    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,014,071
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $48,024
      • May 6, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,730,824
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 35m(95 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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