Ballet Boys takes you through disappointments, victories, forging of friendship, first loves, doubt, faith, growing apart from each other, finding your own way and own ambitions, all mixed with the beautiful expression of ballet.
- It's a bit stupid if you come here only to meet girls. But since we're already here it's a pretty cool bonus.(Syvert)
The sweat runs down their faces when the boys perform high jumps and fast pirouettes. They work hard six days a week to obtain a dream of becoming professional dancers. At the age of fourteen the challenge is to be strong enough in their upper body to lift the ballet girls. In the locker room the boys talk about girlfriends and how to sculpt the perfect ballet body.
- It's up to a jury to determine your future. It's make or break.(Torgeir)
Lukas, Syvert and Torgeir experience some very important years in the beginning of their ballet careers. But how do they deal with pressure from parents and teachers? They face new challenges in ballet competitions in France and Sweden. But most important is the audition to enter the Norwegian Ballet Academy. Out of the blue Lukas is offered a try-out in the final audition at the Royal Ballet School in London. He has not even applied! This may be his opportunity of a lifetime, and secure his career.
-For me theres no other option than ballet.(Lukas)
During the course of four years we see these boys becoming young men, and friends that separate. These kids need to sacrifice parties and friends from school to fulfill their dreams.
