Good Morning/Afternoon Mr. Strathdee and fellow English scholars‚ today we take a journey into the world of ballroom dancing. Ballroom dancing‚ although not a dance of individualism‚ it also rebels against the label of conformity often thrown at it. Our task was to compare the documentary Absolutely Ballroom’‚ and the movie Strictly Ballroom’. To properly undertake our task we were compelled to lose ourselves in the plots‚ music and techniques used in both films. Both show us the highs and
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English Area of Study:- BELONGING What ideas about belonging are explored in the texts you have studied in your AOS? Belonging to a community or group has a significant impact on an individual‟s sense of self. Belonging is a basic human desire. It can be formed via family ‚ culture and also self – discovery. Texts can show the importance for one to belong to a purpose as an outrageous world of dancing in Baz Luhrmann‟s “Strictly Ballroom” demonstrates how the use of filmic techniques can
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In the film ‘strictly Ballroom’ to ‘belong’ in the world of ballroom dancing‚ to belong in this word it is a about conforming and giving up ones individuality. Buz Lurhmann‚ the director of the film ‘strictly Ballroom’ uses camera angles‚ costume‚ music‚ lighting‚ dialogue‚ and symbolism to highlight the importance of finding ones individuality to belong and challenge the status que. The audience are portrayed to realise that one must never compromise their individuality. A true sense of belonging
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“An individual’s interaction with others and the world around them can enrich or limit their experience of belonging.” The intrinsic nature of mankind strives for a sense of belonging; this sense of belonging is fulfilled when one has reached a physical or emotional affinity with an entity. One’s sense of belonging emerges from positive and negative experiences and notions of identity‚ relationships‚ understanding and acceptance. Moreover‚ positive connections allow one to feel security‚ acceptance
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Intro Vision is a means of communicating an individual’s thoughts and feelings that convey senses of something immaterial‚ or in other words - Concepts. Visions are perceived differently by individuals; they often reflect different values‚ attitudes and emotions that are shaped by experiences of individuals or social groups to express or react to their perceptions of worlds they belong to. In the satirical film ‘Strictly Ballroom’ directed by Baz Luhrmann and short-story ‘Neighbours’ by Tim Winton
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The Danceworks Mad Hot program is implemented in schools in which serve urban youth in low-income‚ central city schools. The following documentary focuses its attention on classrooms of fifth graders. The outcome goals of the arts and physical education is to improve students’ social and emotional skills‚ respect for self and others‚ and attitudes toward physical activity. There are clear signs of needs that this program can offer solutions to in specific schools. One of the principals participating
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In the mid-twentieth century‚ the country of South Africa was dominated by the policy of apartheid‚ a separation and segregation based on race. "Master Harold" and the boys‚ written by Athol Fugard is a semiautobiographical drama which portrays what happens in a society composed of institutional anger between whites and blacks. Master Harold‚ otherwise known as Hally‚ is the 17 year old son of a wealthy white couple who own St. George’s Park Tea Room. The play is set in Port Elizabeth‚ South
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Then Versus Now After watching the Evolution of Movie Dance and Beyonce’s Split Screen Count Down I do believe that dance has evolved on the screen over the years. I think it has evolved because of the different styles that were and are used today. During the beginning of the 20th century‚ styles like ballroom‚ the Charleston and tap dancing were mainly the only styles portrayed. Later on in the fifties musical theatre and jazz was portrayed in Singin’ in the Rain (1952) and Jailhouse Rock (1957)
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Strictly Ballroom Essay Question: What does the composer of your text reveal about the concept of belonging? You should answer on either ‘Romulus‚ My Father’ or ‘Strictly Ballroom’ depending on which you have studied. How does he represent his idea? In your answer you may consider literary techniques such as narrative voice‚ imagery‚ contrast‚ hyperbole‚ word choice‚ use of setting‚ description (‘Romulus‚ My Father’) or filmic techniques‚ music‚ iconography‚ costuming‚ dialogue‚ contrasts‚ hyperbole
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An Individual’s sense of Belonging emerges from the connections made with place and community. A sense of Belonging to a community or place can be very important to an individual. However belonging to a community may require conformity to be accepted and build relationships. Strictly Ballroom directed by Baz Luhrmann‚ The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury and Miners Holiday by Gavin Casey give clear examples of this through characters responses to their changing environments and evolving community connections
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