Concepts
"A life lived in fear is a life half lived" shows which theme?
What is bravery?
The parents of Scott Hastings
Who are Doug and Shirley
Fran's family lives next to
What is the train tracks
A colour used by Luhrmann to signify passion and extravagance
What is red
What shows Scott's longing for freedom, creativity, individuality?
What is his 'flashy, crowd pleasing steps'
Australian Dancing Federation President
Who is Barry Fife
The name of the dance studio
What is Kendall's Dance Studio
The technique that shows Barry's version of Doug and Shirley's story
What is a flashback
What is demonstrated through the difference between Fran's family and the world of ballroom?
What is multiculturalism
A champion dancer played by Sonia Kruger
Who is Tina Sparkles
The decade that Shirley was tricked into dancing with Les
What is the 1960's
The technique that opens the film
What is mockumentary
What is demonstrated through Barry's past and current actions?
What is betrayal
Liz's new dance partner after Pam Short breaks both of her legs
Who is Ken Railings
The symbolism and juxtaposition of the dancing world and Fran's world
What is inside vs outside
The repetition of 'a life lived in fear'
What is a motif
What makes Scott feel torn between his family and Fran?
Loyalty
Who is Kylie
The name of the dancing competition that opens the film
What is the Southern Districts Waratah Championship
Shows Fran's transformation from shy beginner to confident dancer
What is costume and makeup