Point De Départ

Point De Départ

Point De Départ

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Point De Départ

"Find Your Balance."

2023

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At a prestigious performing arts school, a teenage male ballet dancer desires to be at the top of his class while refusing to listen to his body.

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7 featured cast members

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Giuseppe Little

Simon

Salomeja Stonys

Cassie

Nicolas Dromard

Mr. Ferrante

Rommy Sandhu

Juilliard Representative

Chuck Vasallo

Costume Designer

Mayo Bernal

Dancer

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Directed by: Tai Lyn Sandhu
Written by: Joelie Leopold
Produced by: Aditya Shah
Joelie Leopold

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