First Position - 9 stars out of 10

First Position - 9 stars out of 10

"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.