Principal Dancer
Primeiro Bailarino
Synopsis
Principal Dancer is a mesmerizing look on how a young artist's journey is defined by his ability to challenge his own limits and to reinvent himself. Brazilian hip-hop performer turned into Royal Ballet's principal dancer Thiago Soares unveils the backstage of the Royal Opera House, in London, as he rehearses alongside some of the most outstanding names in contemporary dance - and prepares to go back home, in Rio de Janeiro, where he'll face one of his life's most challenging presentations.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Felipe Braga
- Screenplay & Story
- Felipe Braga, Guilherme Moraes Quintella
- Original Title
- Primeiro Bailarino
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Losbragas
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Felipe Braga
Felipe Braga, Guilherme Moraes Quintella
Alice Braga, Felipe Braga, Roberto Rios, Maria Angela de Jesus
Department Leadership Roster
Felipe Braga
Director
Felipe Braga
Writer
Guilherme Moraes Quintella
Writer
Alice Braga
Producer
Felipe Braga
Producer
Roberto Rios
Producer
Maria Angela de Jesus
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Principal Dancer
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What is Principal Dancer about?
Principal Dancer is a mesmerizing look on how a young artist's journey is defined by his ability to challenge his own limits and to reinvent himself. Brazilian hip-hop performer turned into Royal Ballet's principal dancer Thiago Soares unveils the backstage of the Royal Opera House, in London, as he rehearses alongside some of the most outstanding names in contemporary dance - and prepares to go back home, in Rio de Janeiro, where he'll face one of his life's most challenging presentations.
Who directed Principal Dancer?
Principal Dancer was directed by Felipe Braga.
Who stars in Principal Dancer?
The principal cast of Principal Dancer includes Thiago Soares.
When was Principal Dancer released and how long is it?
Principal Dancer was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.