---
title: 'First Position (2011)'
type: 'film'
director: 'Bess Kargman'
released: '2011-01-01'
runtime_minutes: 95
genres:
  - 'Documentary'
countries:
  - 'United States'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/first-position-2011'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2008513/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# First Position (2011)

2011 · 95 min · Documentary · United States


## Synopsis

First Position is a 2011 American documentary film. It follows six young dancers preparing for the Youth America Grand Prix in New York City, an annual competition for dancers ages 9–19 to earn a place at an elite ballet company or school. Directed by Bess Kargman, it features Michaela DePrince, Aran Bell, Gaya Bommer-Yemini, Miko Fogarty, Jules Fogarty, Joan Sebastian Zamora and Rebecca Houseknecht as they intensively train and prepare for what could be the turning point of their lives.

## Credits

- **Director:** [Bess Kargman](https://cinepixo.com/people/bess-kargman)

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Official site: http://www.balletdocumentary.com/
Source: https://cinepixo.com/movies/first-position-2011
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