First Position(2011)
Six dancers. Five minutes on stage. One chance to make it.
First Position Synopsis
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.
First Position (2011) is a documentary film directed by Bess Kargman, released on September 11, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Aran Bell, Rebecca Houseknecht, Joan Sebastian Zamora and Miko Fogarty. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 47 ratings.
- Director:
- Bess Kargman
- Producers:
- Bess Kargman
- Cinematographer:
- Nick Higgins
- Composer:
- Chris Hajian
- Production:
- First Position Films
- Revenue:
- $894,471
- Status:
- Released
First Position Cast & Crew
Main cast
Aran Bell
as Self
Rebecca Houseknecht
as Self
Joan Sebastian Zamora
as Self
Miko Fogarty
as Self
- Jules Jarvis Fogarty
Jules Jarvis Fogarty
as Self
Michaela DePrince
as Self
- Gaya Bommer Yemini
Gaya Bommer Yemini
as Self
- Derek Dunn
Derek Dunn
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Bess Kargman, produced by Bess Kargman.
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First Position Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 47 ratings.
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First Position – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch First Position online?
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First Position (2011) is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel and Sundance Now, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in First Position?
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The main cast of First Position (2011) includes Aran Bell, Rebecca Houseknecht, Joan Sebastian Zamora, Miko Fogarty and Jules Jarvis Fogarty. The film was directed by Bess Kargman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was First Position released?
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First Position was released on September 11, 2011 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is First Position worth watching?
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First Position (2011) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 47 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.