Ballet and Bullets: The Favela Dance Class Stuck in the Crossfire

A group of young ballerinas from one of the most violent favelas in Rio de Janeiro use dance to strive for a brighter future. 23-year-old Tuany Nascimento runs On Tiptoes, a ballet project for girls aged four to 15 from communities affected by drug violence. This powerful one-off documentary captures moments of beauty and resilience—pink tutus, gunfire, and dreams.

“An extraordinary account of daring, dreaming and hope”