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    Rumba The Rumba is an exciting‚ sensual dance with several influences responsible for it’s evolution throughout the years. African soul has a stronger presence in the Rumba than any other Latin American dance. It originated in its present form in poor districts of Havana and Matanaza‚ not long before slavery was abolished in Cuba around 1880. But‚ surprisingly‚ it actually first began around the time of the arrival of the first African slaves back in the 16th Century. The original rumba rhythm

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    ke the Lead" begins with rudeness‚ ends with good manners‚ and argues that poor inner city schools can be redeemed by ballroom dancing. The only thing wrong with this vision‚ I suspect‚ is that it works for the ballroom dancers but not for the gangbangers‚ who continue on their chosen careers. There is a more pessimistic view of urban high schools in another movie opening today‚ "American Gun‚" and I fear it’s closer to the truth. But "Take the Lead" is said to be based on a true story‚ it tells

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    Belonging Having the right personal or social qualities‚ initially to be a part of a particular group defines belonging and even not belonging. The personal feeling of belonging can be portrayed within various text types it is dynamic and depends on how it is explored and shaped through many structures‚ language forms and features. Therefore this essay will effectively differentiate the perspectives and approaches to the element of belonging by contrasting two different texts. The selected text

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    English‚ GCSE Racism/Prejudice: SAM. Then don’t say he’s my boss HALLY: He’s a white man and that’s good enough for you Friendship: The episode at the end of the book when Hally leaves and Willie goes up to Sam in order to distract him therefore he starts to bring up other subjects and they start to dance together. Disability: HALLY: Do you want to know what is really wrong with your lovely little dream‚ Sam? It’s not just that we are all bad dancers. That does happen to be perfectly

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    Australian Visions Strictly ballroom by Baz Luhrman is a specular film that conveys many Australian Visions from beginning to end. It is a story of an individual‚ who wants to do his own steps‚ failing his partner. Fran an ugly duckling of a beginner class offers Scott partnership. Fran persistence and ideas convince Scott to dance their own steps on the Pan-Pacific championship displaying multiculturalism and breaking competitions under conformity. The composer has used many techniques like camera

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    It is always beneficial for individuals to achieve a sense of belonging. Discuss this statement by referring to your prescribed text and a self-selected text. For individuals to achieve a sense of belonging is beneficial as it’s a place‚ feeling‚ even a person that makes you feel a sense of security and that you are not alone in this world. When someone doesn’t belong they could feel a sense of isolation and it’s distressing‚ the extremes of not belonging are portrayed in my self-selected text “Refugee

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    A sense of belonging is a critical component of one’s being. One person’s sense and perception of belonging is not that of another. With perceptions regularly changing over time‚ it is this complexity of variation and the contradictory nature of belonging that is illustrated and explored though Baz Luhrmann’s film ‘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

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    Essay Question More than anything else‚ belonging is about acceptance. One can achieve a sense of belonging if they are accepted for themselves. Disconnection can occur if someone feels they are not accepted. In ‘strictly ballroom’‚ directed by Baz Luhrmann and ‘Missing her’‚ Directed by Michael Weisler both acceptance and detachment are evident. Cultural divide and courage are themes that will be explored the will show belonging and acceptance. Prescribed Text Strictly Ballroom is about being

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    Dance Dance revolution: Before my eyes the screen flashes with colourful arrows: left‚ left‚ right‚ right‚ front‚ back‚ left and right. My feet swing forwards‚ backwards and sideward‚ again and again. I am playing by interacting with the sounds and imagery which the arcade game is broadcasting. The tension is rising and the beat of the game is accelerating. Behind me‚ my friends watch me perform and I hear the enthusiasm in their voice while they cheer me on: ‘Got it‚ got it‚ got it. Nice one!’ While

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    Jennifer Hernandez 11 DANCING WITH THE STERS ARGENTINO TANGO Nicole was wearing a brown backless dress with her hair up in a bun with a red flower. Derek was wearing a black. They danced a tango song I believe i never heard of it. I couldn’t tell between them which one was the professional dancer they both were so amazing. I would rate them a ten they didn’t mess up once and made the dance look romantic. DANCING WITH THE STARS JIVE 2014 Alfonso was wearing brown vest and brown pants Whitney

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