Breaking Pointe

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Season 1
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6

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Critic Reviews

  1. Philadelphia Daily News
    Reviewed by: Ellen Gray
    May 30, 2012
    80
    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.
  2. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Linda Stasi
    May 31, 2012
    75
    The injuries are extreme, the dancing gorgeous, the dancers young and beautiful, and the slogan the best on TV: "Blood, Sweat and Tutus."
  3. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    May 31, 2012
    67
    What separates this cast from just about every other real-ity show is that these people are chasing something larger than themselves, more vital to them than fame or money--that brief moment of perfection onstage, achieved after years of study and practice.
  5. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Diane Werts
    May 30, 2012
    67
    The feel is more documentary than "reality" show, which some viewers will appreciate and others won't.
  6. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Jessica Shaw
    May 29, 2012
    67
    This reality show tries to do the same [tap into the endlessly fascinating world of ballet], following Salt Lake City's Ballet West, but it doesn't bring much new drama to the table.

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User Score
6.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. justnother1
    Jun 8, 2012
    9
    Interesting on many levels and dispells at least two of the main stereotypes about ballet - one that the whole thing is just silly frou-frouInteresting on many levels and dispells at least two of the main stereotypes about ballet - one that the whole thing is just silly frou-frou and the second that all male dancers are gay. The training and athleticism is so tough and the climb so hard - it's a wonder that it's all so lovely in the end. 4 stars… Full Review »
  2. MarcDoyle
    Jun 1, 2012
    7
    Not bad at all for a reality show. I think the fact that it's set in Salt Lake City instead of, let's say, Manhattan, helps you focus more onNot bad at all for a reality show. I think the fact that it's set in Salt Lake City instead of, let's say, Manhattan, helps you focus more on the company and less on the salacious nightlife of the individual dancers. I happened upon this show, not really wanting to pick up another summer show, but I think I'll give this at least another couple episodes.… Full Review »
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