created tap dancing by combining their own ethnic dances while working on plantations. It was said to have began as “Juba” which was an African slave dance. Current research suggests that tap did not stem from plantations but in crowded‚ urban environments such as New York City. The fusion of cultures that originated tap dance influenced American culture by bringing different societies and ideas together. Master Juba or William Henry Lane was considered the “inventor of tap dancing.” In the late
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Dancing is a beautiful style of art that has been passed on through history for hundreds of years. Dancing has inspired and motivated people to express themselves through movement. In ancient times‚ dancing was used to please the gods or express their feelings. Currently‚ not much has changed‚ dance has been used to show one’s emotions and is used to relax and enjoy themselves. In Rome‚ dance was an important virtue and art that should be taught more in modern times. The style of dance in
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concept of belonging. Subconsciously everyone finds comfort in belonging to something and brings some kind of happiness to an individual. In the film Strictly Ballroom produced and directed by Baz Lurhman‚ the movie focuses upon a ballroom dancer Scott who has the ability and skills to be the best but opposes the cliché rules of the ballroom world to dance his own unauthorised steps so he can break free from typical steps danced by everyone. The film also greatly demonstrates the struggle in expressing
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SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCE ORIGINS Emmylou Cortez Nicolas BS Biology 1A Prof. Felipa Oliquino PE 2 SWING DANCING HISTORY The swing dance is not a single form/kind of dance but a group of various dances which developed in the earlier half of the twentieth century. These dance forms flourished with jazz or swing style of music. The origin of these swing dances can be traced back to the vernacular African-American dance forms. Today‚ the most popular form of swing dancing is Lindy Hop. In
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essential and fundamental part of our lives. Feeling that we belong and our sense of belonging can be determined by an infinite number of factors. Most commonly it is attained through the support of others and a sense of worth within a society. “Strictly Ballroom” directed by Baz Lurhmann clearly incorporates a deep understanding of how belonging is created through personal experiences and notions of identity‚ relationships and acceptance between groups and or individuals. He represents this sense of belonging
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one’s sense of identity and belonging may be shaped by a range of factors but is predominantly influenced by family. However belonging to a family may enable but also inhibit an individual’s evolving sense of identity. Baz Luhrmann’s film Strictly Ballroom‚ explores the role of family in enabling or inhibiting the evolving sense of identity for the protagonist‚ Scott Hastings. In conjunction with the ’Opening Dance Sequence’ and ’Pan Pacific Dance Championships’ scene‚ through the use of juxtaposition
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Teaching the prescribed text · Explanation on background information (context‚ purpose and audience) Context The screenplay of Strictly Ballroom was written by Baz Luhrmann and Andrew Bovell. The film was directed by Baz Luhrmann‚ and was well received internationally when it was released in 1992. Since Strictly Ballroom‚ Baz Luhrmann has directed two other internationally successful films—Romeo + Juliet and Moulin Rouge—and‚ at time of print‚ was directing Australia. He is known for his artistic
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common for pole dancing in burlesque clubs. Although today there are many people associate pole dancing with stripping and lapdance‚ it starts now to become a more popular form of exercise. More and more women have discovered and become obsessed with this method. It is clear that pole dancing is one of the new hot in training. Kristina Blegen‚ who has opened a pole dancing studio in Ski‚ hoping to remove prejudices against pole dancing. -It is sad that most of the connecting pole dancing up against
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world. This is evident in the film “Strictly Ballroom” directed by Baz Luhrmann. The style of the film is “Red Curtain” cinema which means conveys the ballroom dancing world is surreal and artificial. This film explores what it means to belong or not belong to a well-defined group. This is presented through the opening sequence by showing how Scott‚ Fran and Doug don’t belong to the group of ballroom dancers. The director grew up in the world of ballroom competitions. Luhrmann’s purpose was to be
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understanding‚ separation or when forced to embrace unfamiliarity. Through the 1992 film ‘Strictly Ballroom’ directed by Baz Luhrmann‚ the children’s biography ‘ by Beverley McGregor and the punk rock song ‘Perfect’ by Simple Plan‚ composers illustrate both concepts of belonging and alienation . Through a range of cinematic and literary techniques these composers show how an
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