Center Stage
Life doesn't hold tryouts.
2000 • 115 min • Drama · Music
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 69 Audience · 369 · 100%
This drama follows a diverse group of aspiring dancers at a prestigious New York ballet academy. They navigate intense training, rivalries, and personal challenges as they strive to achieve their dreams in the competitive world of professional ballet. The film explores the dedication and sacrifices required to succeed.
- Violence & peril
- 2/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 4/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- Some brief, mild language
- Social drinking and smoking shown
- Suggestive clothing in dance sequences
- Themes of eating disorders are touched upon
What it models well
- Perseverance and hard work
- Pursuing passions
- Teamwork and friendship
- Coping with pressure
Talk about it after
- The dedication required for artistic pursuits
- Dealing with professional competition
- Body image and health in dance
- Balancing personal life with career goals
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Top billed cast
Director: Nicholas Hytner • Crew: Carol Heikkinen
Trailers & clips
CENTER STAGE (2000) – Ending Fouettes
CENTER STAGE (2000) – Cooper, Charlie & Jody Performance
CENTER STAGE (2000) – Ferry Ride
CENTER STAGE (2000) – Cooper and Charlie in Rehearsal
Official Trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.9/10 (369)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $29,000,000
- Box office
- $26,400,000
- Franchise
- Center Stage Collection
- IMDb
- tt0210616
