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Dance Scott's Samba Scene 1 Analysis
Intro scene: How are the characters established in the context of the group (‘southern XX ballroom championships’)

Opening scenes establish insular sense of belonging- silhouettes of characters giving high fives and hugs.

President established as powerful in the group- low angle shot, announcer introducing, video of dancing. Ironic- it looks daggy, he looks ridiculous, but powerful in this setting.

Scott’s samba is presented in an over dramatised manner to emphasise how he has challenged a very strictly established and controlled social order.

“Where the man goes the lady belongs- I had no choice” and “Im not dancing with you til you dance like you’re ‘sposed to.”

Fran- established as an outsider by both her appearance and approval
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