On Pointe is a Disney+ original docuseries that was released on December 18, 2020.
Synopsis
The six-part docuseries captures a season in the School of American Ballet (SAB) in New York City. Featuring unprecedented access to the famous ballet institution, the series follows the lives of the students ages 8 to 18 pursuing their dreams to become ballet dancers. While older students from all over the country rigorously train for professional careers, younger students from New York City are put through their paces as they rehearse and perform in New York City Ballet's holiday classic "George Balanchine's The Nutcracker" onstage at Lincoln Center in 2019.
Cast
- Brandon Chosed as Himself
- Ella Mansager as Herself
- Sam Merkle as Himself
- Nathan Chandler Reid as Himself
Episodes
| No. in Series |
No. in Season |
Title | Original Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Getting In" | December 18, 2020 |
| The school year begins at the School of American Ballet (SAB) in New York City | |||
| 2 | 2 | "Casting & Competition" | December 18, 2020 |
| Casting for George Balanchine's The Nutcracker begins, and students begin professional training. | |||
| 3 | 3 | "Practice Makes Perfect" | December 18, 2020 |
| Rehearsals begin for George Balanchine's The Nutcracker, as students are put through their paces. | |||
| 4 | 4 | "Sacrifice & Support" | December 18, 2020 |
| Opening night approaches for the young dancers. The older students face new challenges. | |||
| 5 | 5 | "Stepping Up" | December 18, 2020 |
| Younger dancers prepare for dress rehearsals. An older student receives a surprising announcement. | |||
| 6 | 6 | "Showtime!" | December 18, 2020 |
| Opening night arrives. A student wins an award from Lincoln Center. SAB closes due to COVID-19. | |||
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