This was like "Spellbound" but with ballet. Very intense.

Stunning, beautiful, and heartbreaking all in one. First Position is a fantastic documentary, and likely the best of its kind that I have ever seen. Everyone, but especially athletes who are not ballet dancers should appreciate and be floored by the kind of pressure and demand that these world-class kids need to put forth to simply get a chance to do what they love. I don't believe is classifying one sport over another, but ballet is simply insane. Each child is an interesting subject, some displaying immense maturity for their age, others showcasing their intense passion for dance in their routines. I loved following their stories through their journeys. First Position is my favorite movie I've seen this year, and is well worth a watch, regardless your opinion of dance or sport.

Best movie ever! So inspiring.

A beautiful portrayal of what unyielding passion, resilience and dedication can accomplish. First Position is beyond inspirational and showcases the elegance, grace and hardships of the art of ballet.

Another ballet focussed fim about the stress involved in international competition. Elements of this film can be wearing.... we know there will be 'winners" and "losers" and Director Bess Kargman focuses on a varied group of motivated students and pushy parents. This film is well worth you time. Bravo to all!

Thoroughly entertaining with a perfect look into the pressures of being a young dancer with hopes and dreams.

Pretty excellent if you care at all about dance.

Had no idea there are little wooden things that stretch a foot of a ballet dancer.

Watchable documentary following 6 young ballet dancers as they compete in the Youth America Grand Prix, a competition showcasing young talent to the world's most prestigious ballet schools. It's all a bit aspirational follow your dreams stuff rather than the harsh actuality of your average dancer's career. Still you do get behind the 6 dancers and the dance performances are great.

The young dancers in this documentary begin as figures to admire but by the end, even though most of them are triumphant, their image begins to be cast more as tragic heroes, their futures heading towards inevitable heart ache.

An inspiring documentary about passion and discipline in the young who know from an early age how deeply they love something and how much they want it. Some truly talented children who show that when you have talent, it's not enough: the blood, sweat and tears, and the sacrifices are the biggest component to the personal satisfaction. Most of all, I loved seeing the parents. I have no doubt that there are pushy ones but the love and support shown by the parents of the talented young stars of this documentary are exemplary. A parent supports because they love. The biggest display of this was the brief glimpse at the traditional ball-playing father who has the son who loves ballet. The emotion and pride in that 20 seconds that he appeared was undeniable. This documentary is not just about elevating a performance art. Ballet is like any sport - when you aim high, the work is tough, the discipline is tight and the human spirit is full of joy.

Very well paced to where you get to know the people and you tend to like more than others. But very effective and entertaining.

lovely and emotional documentary!

Stunning. Invigorating. Dramatic. Compelling. Awe-inspiring. A performers dream come true. Dumb cover pic tho - Absolutely Any performance here would have served a better choice. For some magnetic reason, I am personally drawn in and fulfilled, and something is completed and satisfied in me from simply watching this. I am truly taken aback. Sheer magic. See it.

Great movie to watch if u are a young dancer or have a child that is a dancer. Great doco.

"First Position" is more than a movie - it is life. This documentary chronicles the journey of several ballet dancers in their preparation for the Youth America Grand Prix. It is probably because of the young age-range (and immeasurable "cuteness" factor) that a strong emotional connection is formed from the very start and will have you cheering for these kids by the end of the 90 minutes. Aran was definitely my favorite dancer and I wonder where he will be in 10 years. Overall, the dancing is beyond impressive. These young kids have true skill and the film properly represents the amount of training and dedication that is necessary to attain this level of skill. The script creates just as much drama as any fictional dance movie out there and is definitely better than most of them. Whether you are a documentary fan or not, "First Position" is a must-watch for some great insight into the competitive world of ballet.

Absolutely gripping and powerfully emotional. After learning about the histories of each contestant, I was watching them on the stage like a proud mom, clutching a pillow tightly, afraid they might fall.

Loved loved loved! For anyone with any interest in ballet, this is a great depiction of how tough the business is.

Brilliant. Inspirational. Must see for former dancers and those wanting to pursue dance.

Like Centre Stage but with a lot of heart and emotion.