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Season 1 – Breaking Pointe

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This reality series takes viewers into an elite professional ballet company in Salt Lake City, revealing not only the beauty and grace of dance, but also the competition and intensity that exist in a gritty world of extreme athleticism. Underneath the tutus, tights and perfect exteriors are tough and determined dancers who must fight through injuries and pain as they pursue the unattainable -- perfection. The dancers must navigate complicated social politics and make sacrifices while they compete for the best roles.
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Breaking Pointe smartly strips back the bells and whistles common in reality television, letting its subjects' athleticism and drive provide all the drama viewers crave.

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Ellen Gray Philadelphia Inquirer 09/03/2020
Though the show takes the dancers' work at least as seriously as it takes their relationships, you won't need to know a plié from a pirouette to appreciate the drama, and yes, the touch of class, in Breaking Pointe. Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico HollywoodChicago.com 09/03/2020
3.5/5
The key difference between it and most shows like it is the lack of artifice. We don't feel like people are playing up for the camera like so often happens on shows like this one. Go to Full Review Linda Stasi New York Post 09/03/2020
No idiotic judges barking out nonsense in accents that are supposed to be exotic, and no voting from audience members. This is the real deal. Dancers practice day and night, sometimes heartbreakingly, to perfect their technique. Go to Full Review Matt Roush TV Guide 09/03/2020
A fairly compelling study of the pecking order and personal cost of being in a ballet company. Go to Full Review Mark A. Perigard Boston Herald 09/03/2020
What separates this cast from just about every other reality show is that these people are chasing something larger than themselves, more vital to them than fame or money... For that alone, Breaking Pointe deserves a spin. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Adam Sklute

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Christiana Bennett

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Christopher Ruud

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Tom Mattingly

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Ronnie Underwood

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Allison DeBona

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 31, 2012 Survival of the Fittest Intense, behind-the-scenes moments at a professional ballet company are revealed. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 7, 2012 Which Life Do I Want to Lead? Ronald must decide whether to stay at Ballet West with his brother or leave with his girlfriend; Ronnie seeks advice about his contract; Katie travels to Ballet Idaho for an audition; the dancers work on an erotic ballet. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 14, 2012 Second Cast Is First Place for Losers Adam decides which dancers get lead roles, causing emotional fallout; Allison struggles as choreographer Elena Kunikova trains the dancers; Beckanne deals with the resentment and jealousy from fellow dancers; the dancers take a road trip. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 21, 2012 Tempo Tantrums Allison and Ronnie struggle during rehearsals, while Beckanne performs effortlessly; Rex confronts Allison about their relationship; Ronnie's sister visits. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 28, 2012 Bad Dress: Good Show The dancers are stressed on opening night; Katie and Beckanne go on a double date with the Tilton brothers; Allison's family shares unwanted advice. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 5, 2012 Curtain Call As closing night approaches, everyone worries about Rex; Christiana crumbles when her husband asks her about life after ballet. Details

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Breaking Pointe — Season 1

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Kate Shepherd, Bill Langworthy
Network
The CW
Rating
TV-PG (L)
Genre
Reality, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 31, 2012