Strictly Ballroom Belonging Analysis

Belonging is an idea being part of something where you are accepted. Moreover it is also to be and feel included and accepted within a social, religious, political, cultural and economic group. Furthermore Belonging is the term used when the individual becomes involved in something; it is the feeling of security where members may feel included, accepted, related, fit in, conformed and subscribed, which enhance their wellbeing with the feeling of home. Additionally Belonging is obtaining membership to a particular group or society that can bring feelings of inclusion and identity.
Firstly, the film ‘’Strictly Ballroom’’ by Baz Luhrmann highlights that in order to belong, individuals must be accepted by other peers or that particular group. This
The long shot at the end of the film shows people of all races, backgrounds and abilities dancing together, with Scott’s identity finally accepted and approved of by his mother shirley and also rest of the ballroom dancing world. Thus the responder can see that his sense of belonging grew, gained and enriched. Therefore the role that acceptance plays in establishing a sense of belonging Furthermore in the film ‘’Strictly Ballroom, Baz Luhrmann highlights the importance of relationships in establishing a sense belonging. This is seen through the character of fran. At the beginning of the film Fran costume was really boring in comparison to the ballroom dancing world. Her old ill fitting costume contrasts with sparkly costumes of the women in the room old ill costume in contrast to the other woman in that room. This clearly indicates that Fran was not accepted by anyone.This is further clearly seen in the film when she is presented as ‘’just Fran’’ without a surname. This positions to understood the responder that Fran clearly does not belong in the ballroom dancing world because firstly her costume and then lastly of because of how her appearance is presented in the ballroom dancing community. However as, her relationship with Scott Hastings develops,