another example of a non-realistic‚ highly theatrical technique. The studio is empty except for Scott. Suddenly he breaks into a dance solo which becomes wilder and more intense. He remembers Les’ criticism of his dancing - we hear Les words repeated in a voice-over - but he has rejected them when he breaks into this solo ’dance of dark and passionate beauty’. The dance ends
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‘Strictly Ballroom’. A depiction is created throughout the film‚ with Luhrmann using the main character and protagonist Scott Hastings and his individuality conflicting with the need to conform within the world of ballroom dancing and a juxtaposition of two very different cultures of which are both are conveyed to the viewers on numerous accounts in the film. In Strictly Ballroom individuality and freedom is constrained by a need to conform to the glamorised and fake world of ballroom dancing. This
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Strictly Ballroom‚ Do Experiences Limit or Enriches Ones Choices? “An individual’s interaction with others and the world around them can enrich of limit their experience of belonging.” It is a fundamental human need to achieve a sense of belonging through interactions with other individuals and the world. It is through such interactions in with which our experience of belonging is limited and yet can also be enriched. In Baz Luhrmann’s’ film‚ ‘Strictly Ballroom’ these limitations and interactions
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Study Guide Strictly Ballroom fiieducation SYNOPSIS At the Waratah Championships ballroom dancer Scott Hastings goes against Federation rules and impulsively dances his own steps‚ causing partner Liz Holt to dump him. Then Fran‚ ugly duckling of the beginners’ class‚ offers to be Scott’s new partner. Initially sceptical‚ he is persuaded by her ideas‚ and together they plan to dance their own steps at the Pan-Pacific Grand Prix Championships. But Scott’s rebelliousness does not go
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through image and shape meaning. Through the exploration of image in the film “Strictly ballroom” directed by “Baz Lurhmann” and “Stupid Girls” a music video by “Pink” are the themes of individuality versus conformity‚ the importance of appearance‚ and the resistance to change effectively portrayed. “Baz Lurhmann” and “Pink” use image to portray the ideas of individuality versus conformity. In “Strictly ballroom”‚ “Baz Lurhmann uses juxtaposition of Scott’s appearance/costume of his gold sequined
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The Avalon Ballroom Mostly everyone has a hero‚ role model‚ or someone to look up to. These people can significantly affect your lifestyle‚ and what you do. The Avalon Ballroom by Ann Hood displays this type of character as the father of Lily‚ the protagonist. This highly respected patriarch inspires her to do many things‚ like to go to college at Princeton University just as he did. Lily seems to want to follow her father’s footsteps by going to Princeton University. This "god-like" figure
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Ballroom Dance Ballroom dance is an international partner dance. The dance is a combination of different steps making up the Foxtrot‚ Waltz‚ and Tango. Ballroom is a social dance and a style of competition dance. This dance tradition began in the 1700s and today the young and old find enjoyment in this dance style (New World Encyclopedia‚ 2009). Traditionally‚ the couples dress in formal wear of the period. The graceful music and a large dance floor can turn a couple’s dance into a
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Strictly Ballroom Essay Image enables us to perceive the nature of different worlds from various perspectives and angle view. The audience has the advantage of perceiving the nature of the world in each text‚ from his/her own perspective. Image formulates an understanding about worlds and the use of satire and other language techniques‚ which allow the audience to evaluate their own world while perceiving the nature of different worlds. “Strictly Ballroom” is a romantic comedy written by Baz
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HISTORY OF SOCIAL DANCE Social dancing (dancing for pleasure) really starts with the Cotillion and Quadrille. These are set dances for four couples‚ and their descendants are still around today in the form of English and Scottish country dancing and‚ of course American square dancing Dancing in couples came along in the form of the Galliard‚ Minuet and Gavotte (each developing from the other)‚ but each danced essentially at arms length‚ and in repetitive sequences. Imagine trying to get close
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NOTES FOR STRICTLY BALLROOM Themes * Individuality and freedom vs conformity and authority * Courage over fear * Passion over restraint * Multiculturalism and the ultimate quote to live a life in fear is a life half lived ( said by Fran to Scott) Link Scotts deepened belonging to the Spanish community‚ contrasted against the world of the ballroom federation. He finds a way to not live a life in fear and dance from his heart. He therefore truly finds his identity by belonging
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