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Saturday, May 25, 2013

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Ballet is serious business

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Ballet is serious business. That’s the gist of a new film called “First Position,” which follows the adventures of several youth from various parts of the globe competing in the Youth America Grand Prix – an annual dance competition that holds its finals in NYC. Winners receive scholarships for coveted dance training opportunities or the [...]

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Dance meets competition

Jessica Phillips dances in "Paquita" with Ballet Arizona. Photo by Rosalie O'Conner.

For most folks, the film “First Position” will be a rare glimpse into the world of competitive youth ballet. “First Position,” scheduled to open late May in Scottsdale and early June in Tucson, follows the adventures of six dancers as they compete in the Youth America Grand Prix – the “largest competition that awards full [...]

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