ESO 3- ENGLISH DEPARTMENTCenter Stageis a 2000 Americanteendrama film, directed byNicholas Hytner, about a group of young dancers from various backgrounds who enroll at the fictitious American Ballet Academy inNew York City. The film explores the issues and difficulties in the world of professional dance, and how each individual copes with the stresses.

PlotAfter a series of country-wide auditions, 12 youngdancersgain entry to the American Ballet Academy). They work hard, attending classes every day for weeks to make them the best dancers they can possibly be, and in preparations for a final dance workshop which will determine the three boys and three girls who will be asked to join the American Ballet Company.Cast[ Amanda Schullas Jodi Sawyer Zo Saldanaas Eva Rodrguez Susan May Prattas Maureen Cummings Peter Gallagheras Jonathan Reeves Debra Monkas Nancy Cummings

QUESTIONS1. Who was your favorite character? Why?

2. What character would you like to be? Why ?

3. Which character would you rather not be? Why?

4.Did you like the end or would you prefer a different end?

WRITINGThe film is about overcoming difficulties and working hard to achieve your goals.Explain something that is difficult for you and what you do to improve or achieve your goals (it can be a school subject, a sport, a fear, a personality trait you want to change or improve..)Write about 8 lines.