Featuring dazzling and moving performances by six young ballet dancers (ages 9 to 19), FIRST POSITION reveals the struggles and successes, and the pain and extraordinary beauty of an art form that so many children across the globe are determined to dedicate their lives to. Providing an exclusive and unprecedented look behind the scenes, the documentary follows the yearlong, inspirational journey of these talented dancers as they fight to maintain form in the face of injury and personal sacrifice on their way to the most prestigious international student ballet competition: Youth America Grand Prix.

Filmmaker(s) expected to be in attendance for post-screening Q&A at both screenings.

Bess Kargman studied at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and has worked for a variety of media outlets. FIRST POSITION (11) is her debut feature.

Bess Kargman studied at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and has worked for a variety of media outlets. FIRST POSITION (11) is her debut feature.