First Position (2012)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $908,235 | Details |
| International Box Office | $1,001,666 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $1,909,901 | |
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
For the young dancers at the Youth America Grand Prix, one of the world’s most prestigious ballet competitions, lifelong dreams are at stake. With hundreds competing for a handful of elite scholarships and contracts, practice and discipline are paramount, and nothing short of perfection is expected. This documentary follows six young dancers as they prepare for a chance to enter the world of professional ballet, struggling through bloodied feet, near exhaustion and debilitating injuries all while navigating the drama of adolescence.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $48,024 (5.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 9.75 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 47.6% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 5 opening theaters/58 max. theaters, 4.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $1,364,636 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | May 4th, 2012 (Limited) by IFC Films |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 94 minutes |
| Plot point: | Big Break, Coming of Age, Dancing |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | First Position Films |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2012 | 43 | $48,024 | 5 | $9,605 | $48,024 | 1 | |
| May 11, 2012 | 31 | $88,744 | +85% | 24 | $3,698 | $157,800 | 2 |
| May 18, 2012 | 29 | $93,188 | +5% | 41 | $2,273 | $294,020 | 3 |
| Jun 1, 2012 | 34 | $87,002 | 58 | $1,500 | $685,171 | 5 | |
| Jun 8, 2012 | 41 | $48,279 | -45% | 52 | $928 | $784,870 | 6 |
| Jun 15, 2012 | 48 | $26,667 | -45% | 36 | $741 | $848,371 | 7 |
| Jun 22, 2012 | 50 | $20,705 | -22% | 21 | $986 | $894,471 | 8 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2012 | 43 | $69,056 | 5 | $13,811 | $69,056 | 1 | |
| May 11, 2012 | 32 | $131,776 | +91% | 24 | $5,491 | $200,832 | 2 |
| May 18, 2012 | 30 | $142,625 | +8% | 41 | $3,479 | $343,457 | 3 |
| Jun 1, 2012 | 34 | $138,422 | 58 | $2,387 | $736,591 | 5 | |
| Jun 8, 2012 | 40 | $85,113 | -39% | 52 | $1,637 | $821,704 | 6 |
| Jun 15, 2012 | 44 | $52,062 | -39% | 36 | $1,446 | $873,766 | 7 |
| Jun 22, 2012 | 50 | $34,469 | -34% | 21 | $1,641 | $908,235 | 8 |
| Sep 28, 2012 | 102 | $1,921 | 1 | $1,921 | $896,392 | 22 |
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
For the young dancers at the Youth America Grand Prix, one of the world’s most prestigious ballet competitions, lifelong dreams are at stake. With hundreds competing for a handful of elite scholarships and contracts, practice and discipline are paramount, and nothing short of perfection is expected. This documentary follows six young dancers as they prepare for a chance to enter the world of professional ballet, struggling through bloodied feet, near exhaustion and debilitating injuries all while navigating the drama of adolescence.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $48,024 (5.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 9.75 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 47.6% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 5 opening theaters/58 max. theaters, 4.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $1,364,636 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | May 4th, 2012 (Limited) by IFC Films |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 94 minutes |
| Plot point: | Big Break, Coming of Age, Dancing |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | First Position Films |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2012 | 43 | $48,024 | 5 | $9,605 | $48,024 | 1 | |
| May 11, 2012 | 31 | $88,744 | +85% | 24 | $3,698 | $157,800 | 2 |
| May 18, 2012 | 29 | $93,188 | +5% | 41 | $2,273 | $294,020 | 3 |
| Jun 1, 2012 | 34 | $87,002 | 58 | $1,500 | $685,171 | 5 | |
| Jun 8, 2012 | 41 | $48,279 | -45% | 52 | $928 | $784,870 | 6 |
| Jun 15, 2012 | 48 | $26,667 | -45% | 36 | $741 | $848,371 | 7 |
| Jun 22, 2012 | 50 | $20,705 | -22% | 21 | $986 | $894,471 | 8 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2012 | 43 | $69,056 | 5 | $13,811 | $69,056 | 1 | |
| May 11, 2012 | 32 | $131,776 | +91% | 24 | $5,491 | $200,832 | 2 |
| May 18, 2012 | 30 | $142,625 | +8% | 41 | $3,479 | $343,457 | 3 |
| Jun 1, 2012 | 34 | $138,422 | 58 | $2,387 | $736,591 | 5 | |
| Jun 8, 2012 | 40 | $85,113 | -39% | 52 | $1,637 | $821,704 | 6 |
| Jun 15, 2012 | 44 | $52,062 | -39% | 36 | $1,446 | $873,766 | 7 |
| Jun 22, 2012 | 50 | $34,469 | -34% | 21 | $1,641 | $908,235 | 8 |
| Sep 28, 2012 | 102 | $1,921 | 1 | $1,921 | $896,392 | 22 |
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.