A Season at the Juilliard School

Following a year in the life of students at New York City's prestigious school of drama, dance and music, which has taught everyone from actress Meryl Streep to choreographer Pina Bausch.

The pressure is on for dance, drama and music students at the prestigious NYC school as the end of the first term of the year brings crucial Christmas performances.

Students swap disciplines to explore the diversity of the arts; the drama faculty continues preparations for the grand cabaret performance.

First-year jazz student Mathis prepares for his first concert, while budding baritone John performs an opera to local children.

The students frantically rehearse for their end of year shows. Meanwhile, others audition for major companies and Mathis's dream of playing the Blue Note Jazz Club comes true.

The end of the school year means exams and pressurised final performances for the Julliard students. For many, these crucial days can make or break their careers as artists.