The Paris Conservatory of Dance

They are 18 years old and starting their final year of dance training at the prestigious Paris Conservatoire. They not only have to pass their exams, but also land a contract with a company. With auditions coming thick and fast, the pressure is on, and there's no room for error in the ultra-selective world of dance.

It's back to school for Oscar, Maxime, Johan, Camille, Kenza and the 23 other students in their third year at the prestigious Conservatoire in Paris. Whether trained in classical or contemporary dance, all of them are working on a performance of Trisha Brown's choreography. Her fluid, free but precise style is a tall order for dancers used to the straight, long lines of ballet. After intense rehearsals, the students also have to contend with stage fright.

During the spring term, the dancers have carte blanche to create their own piece. Their works include a denunciation of homophobia, a critique of toxic relationships, and a homage to voguing as a way of questioning gender identity. But one of the star dancers suffers an injury, and now faces an uncertain future. He knows that one wrong move could put paid to his dancing career before it's even begun.

The pressure rises a notch: the students wil be dancing Swan Lake. It's the most important performance of their lives so far. If they shine, they could get picked out by one of the scouts in the audience and join a theatre company. This last term is a flurry of rehearsals, exam revision, and preparation for the next school year.