(2000)Directed by Nicholas Hytner115 min · PG-13Drama, Music

“Life doesn't hold tryouts.”

A group of 12 teenagers from various backgrounds enroll at the American Ballet Academy in New York to make it as ballet dancers and each one deals with the problems and stress of training and getting ahead in the world of dance.

Amanda Schullas Jody Sawyer

Zoe Saldañaas Eva Rodríguez

Peter Gallagheras Jonathan Reeves

Ethan Stiefelas Cooper

Donna Murphyas Juliette

Susan May Prattas Maureen Cummings

Debra Monkas Nancy

Sascha Radetskyas Charlie

Eion Baileyas Jim

Megan Pepinas Anna

Elizabeth Hubbardas Joan Miller

Shakiem Evansas Erik

Ilia Kulikas Sergei

Victoria Bornas Emily

Priscilla Lopezas Jazz Class Teacher

Robert Montanoas ABA Pas de Deux Class Teacher

Maryann Plunkettas Mrs. Sawyer

Stephen Stoutas Mr. Sawyer

Marcia Jean Kurtzas Emily's Mother

Scottie Thompsonas Ensemble

Olga Meredizas ABA Receptionist

Lovette Georgeas Jazz Class Receptionist

Victor Anthonyas Thomas

Lisa LeGuillouas ABA Girl's Class Teacher

Center Stage