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    Belonging is an idea being part of something where you are accepted. Moreover it is also to be and feel included and accepted within a social‚ religious‚ political‚ cultural and economic group. Furthermore Belonging is the term used when the individual becomes involved in something; it is the feeling of security where members may feel included‚ accepted‚ related‚ fit in‚ conformed and subscribed‚ which enhance their wellbeing with the feeling of home. Additionally Belonging is obtaining membership

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    The expressionistic film “Strictly Ballroom” composed by Baz Luhrmann is about the spectacle of ballroom dancing. Tough not always in a literal sense‚ the film is not strictly about ball room dancing but also a “microcosm of society”. Moreover the contradictory forces within the society and the use of image to mediate social relations. This piece also fits in very well with Guy Debord’s “the society of the spectacle”. Debord’s work is a critique of modern capitalism. But more specifically for our

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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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    Belonging is the relationship between an individual and his or her society‚ being in harmony with society and your peers and being accepted no matter what your traits and attributes are this is the idealistic concept of belonging. Subconsciously everyone finds comfort in belonging to something and brings some kind of happiness to an individual. In the film Strictly Ballroom produced and directed by Baz Lurhman‚ the movie focuses upon a ballroom dancer Scott who has the ability and skills to be the

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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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    Belonging to a community or a group can impact someone through their attitudes‚ behaviour and habits. It can also affect them socially as it may prevent them from revealing their true identity and in some cases may allow them to broaden their beliefs. A persons place in the community affects the entire community and their actions can affect the community in a positive or negative aspect. These ideas have been reflected in the texts Strictly Ballroom‚ Neighbours and Drifters. Strictly Ballroom directed

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    THE HISTORY OF FOXTROT "The object of smooth dances is to move or travel smoothly around the room‚ covering as much of the dance floor as possible. The couple should be streamlined‚ two people moving as one‚ gliding fluidly and forcefully around the dance floor; if they were dancing on water‚ there would be no ripples in their wake. Imagine a room filled with stiff whipped cream. The dancers’ goal is to move smoothly and powerfully through the cream‚ charting a clean path without disrupting any

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