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Center Stage is a american film of genre Drama directed by Nicholas Hytner released in USA on 12 may 2000 with Amanda Schull

Center Stage (2000)

Center Stage
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Released in USA 12 may 2000
Length 1h55
Directed by
OriginUSA
Genres Drama,    Comedy-drama,    Musical theatre,    Musical,    Romance
Rating67% 3.351383.351383.351383.351383.35138

Center Stage is a 2000 American teen drama film, directed by Nicholas Hytner, about a group of young dancers from various backgrounds who enroll at the fictitious American Ballet Academy in New York City. The film explores the issues and difficulties in the world of professional dance, and how each individual copes with the stresses.

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After a series of country-wide auditions, 12 young dancers gain entry to the American Ballet Academy (which is loosely based on the School of American Ballet). They work hard, attending classes every day for weeks to make them the best dancers they can possibly be, and in preparations for a final dance workshop which will determine the three boys and three girls who will be asked to join the American Ballet Company (which appears to be based on either the American Ballet Theatre or the New York City Ballet). The workshop will also provide an opportunity for the students to showcase their talent to other ballet companies across the country. Gaining a leading part in the workshop is therefore essential.

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