When we deny it, we grow cold and empty” The film Strictly Ballroom, which is directed by Baz Lurhmann, demonstrates many aspects of belonging and not belonging including alienation and rejection, which focuses on the two main characters Scott and Fran, and also the conflict of cultures, where two worlds come together and collide. Scott is an expert dancer who has been dancing since he was six. He is very sexy, and this is illustrated through his clothing and his soothing actions. Although Scott comes across as a confident and even comfortable person, he actually feels alienated and rejected when he is told by Barry Fife “You can dance your own steps, but it doesn’t mean you’ll win.” On the contrary, we have Fran. A beginner dancer, who dances with a girl and does not fit in.
Scott Hastings' perceptions of belonging contrasts with the Federations perception, which is made up from an idea of conformation and abiding by status quo's. Scott's idea of individuality and creativity is constantly being shot down by his family and other members of the federation, particularly Shirley and Barry Fife, the president of the Federation who rules the Federation similarly to a ruthless dictator. Scott is left frustrated by not being able to dance his own steps and express himself whilst dancing in the Federation. Scott's desperation to compete and win the Pan Pacific's leads to his betrayal of Fran, his original dance partner who he planned to dance his own steps with in direct defiance to the Federation. Scott pays for this conformity by obliging to the Federation rules' and rejecting his original perceptions of individuality.
He replied to Mr Bingley saying that, unless he was further aquainted with his dance partner, he detests dancing. Darcy further stated that any other lady in the room, apart from Mr Bingley’s already engaged sisters, would be a punishment for him to dance with. (Chapter 3, page 13). (“I certainly shall not. You know how I detest it, unless I am particularly aquainted with my partner.
Go after your goals. Figure out what it is that makes you happy in life, and make it a point to spend lots of time doing it. Be positive. Smile often, give compliments to yourself and others, and stop thinking negatively about yourself. The "real you" is a magnificent, unique being with enormous potential and capacity for experiencing love of yourself and extending love to others.
Throughout the movie we see their struggle as they battle with no money. Billys passion for Ballet is something that causes a huge dilemma to the men in the family. Jackie believe 'ballet is for poofs' .. 'lads do football' and refuses to waste money on something that seemed to ridiculous. But Billy contests this by continuing to go to secret ballet lessons with his teacher mrs wilkinson, skipping his boxing lessons. For one reason, because it made him feel good.
Jamie Bell turns into Tony, like his father, a male who builds a wall around his soft heart. For example Tony couldn’t accept Billy doing ballet, and nor does Jackie. In the kitchen scene where Mrs. Wilkinson confronts the family, Tony reacts negatively. But Billy says he don’t want a childhood, He want to a ballet dancer. In the Christmas scene Jackie doesn’t prepare to explode of lava, but Billy stood up and danced with all his might.
Finally, music is important to me because through music programs friendships are amazing. Friends I had before I started music programs I am now so much better friends with through participating in music with them. I have made so many new friends, of all different ages and schools through music programs. Our music groups at MJHS have formed a family. We all love and support each other and have all become amazing friends.
I think that Jackie feels that Billy now is a shame for the family, because of what he is doing, and he cannot really see why Billy should do something as ridiculous as ballet. Jackie changes his mind about ballet, when he sees Billy dancing in the boxing hall, with one of his friends, and after Billy has told his father, how much he loves ballet. Jackie opens up his eyes, and
From ancient times men and women have been living together. They’ve loved each other and they’ve provided goods, food and love for each other, this is why we are here today. Men and women are meant to be together. Although modern society allows us to chose if we want to live with a man or a woman or by ourselves, because of all the good job opportunities in the big cities. One of the best things in life are friends.
He secretly auditions for the role of Puck in the prep school’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, however, much to his dismay, his father learns of his actions and forces him to withdraw from the play. Deeply upset by his father’s reaction, Neil seeks advice from Mr. Keating, who in turn tells Neil to speak to his father and explain to him how he feels about acting. However, without the strength and courage to open up to his father, Neil is unable to do. Instead, he chooses to go against his father’s will and goes through with his performance. Unfortunately, Mr. Perry arrives at the end of the play, only to find Neil on stage.