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    The document analyzes how the film Billy Elliot shows Billy's transition "into the world" through dance. It begins by showing Billy's joy and potential for dance in intimate scenes. It then shows him overcoming obstacles through secret dance lessons and defiant performances. By the end, Billy has been accepted to a prestigious ballet school in London, showing that he has successfully moved "into the world" as an accomplished dancer, no longer constrained by his narrow beginnings.

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    The document analyzes how the film Billy Elliot shows Billy's transition "into the world" through dance. It begins by showing Billy's joy and potential for dance in intimate scenes. It then shows him overcoming obstacles through secret dance lessons and defiant performances. By the end, Billy has been accepted to a prestigious ballet school in London, showing that he has successfully moved "into the world" as an accomplished dancer, no longer constrained by his narrow beginnings.

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    The document analyzes how the film Billy Elliot shows Billy's transition "into the world" through dance. It begins by showing Billy's joy and potential for dance in intimate scenes. It then shows him overcoming obstacles through secret dance lessons and defiant performances. By the end, Billy has been accepted to a prestigious ballet school in London, showing that he has successfully moved "into the world" as an accomplished dancer, no longer constrained by his narrow beginnings.

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    The document analyzes how the film Billy Elliot shows Billy's transition "into the world" through dance. It begins by showing Billy's joy and potential for dance in intimate scenes. It then shows him overcoming obstacles through secret dance lessons and defiant performances. By the end, Billy has been accepted to a prestigious ballet school in London, showing that he has successfully moved "into the world" as an accomplished dancer, no longer constrained by his narrow beginnings.

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    EXPLORING THE CONCEPT OF INTO THE WORLD WITHIN BILLY ELLIOT

    Introductory Phase
    (Opening sequence)
    Transition
    (Billys group lessons)
    Evidence of Successful Movement
    Into The World
    (Closing scene)
    Billys potential to be a dancer his freedom of
    movement/expression and accompanying joy as
    showcased in the opening credits. Potential as
    yet unharnessed - > jumping into shot as camera
    remains static. Film speed (slow motion) to
    capture the feeling of Billy being in the
    moment. Extreme close ups on various body
    parts, but especially on Billys feet (establishment
    of a motif that is sustained throughout the film.)
    - Editing to create a montage of Billy preparing to pirouette -> mastery of
    skill. Close up on Billys face -> highlights concentration, focus and
    determination. Repetition of Mrs Wilkinsons instruction: Prepare.
    - Billy uses dance as a means of expression when overcome by emotion
    and/or the situation prevents him from speaking consider esp. Mrs
    Wilkinsons visit to the Elliot home when Billy has missed the audition in
    Newcastle. Low angle shot as Tony places Billy up on table->camera tracking,
    POV and close-up as Billy looks at each of the people around the table ->
    highlights his lack of power in this situation -> metaphorical dance through
    which Billy rebel s against his feelings of entrapment and helplessness.
    Mirroring of some of the shots from opening
    sequence esp. extreme close-ups on feet.
    Undershot to highlight Billys prowess and power
    as a ballet dancer. Lighting spotlight to signify
    Billys prominence. Camera movement to
    accommodate Billys actions (tracking as he
    moves towards stage). Film speed (slow motion)
    and sustain, plus fade, to leave viewers with a
    lasting impression of Billys accomplishment.
    Billy is faced with many adversities/barriers:
    low socio-economic conditions; miners strike
    and its impact; violent home situation; lack of
    mother; responsibility for his dementia-affected
    grandmother; gender stereotyping ; initial family
    refusal to support him in his ambitions to become
    a dancer.
    The film systematically shows Billy fighting against the elements/situations
    that constrain him:
    -continuing with ballet lessons against his fathers explicit instructions.
    -secret lessons with Mrs Wilkinson in order to prepare for the audition.
    -Billy dancing whenever/wherever possible.
    -teaching Michael how to dance and then, when this is discovered, dancing
    defiantly in front of Jackie.

    Jackie relenting and recognising that Billy could be a genius for all we
    know-> taking Billy to the audition and finding the money to ensure his
    application to the Royal Ballet School in London.
    Tony and Jackie in audience for Billys
    performance/ Michael and partner also present
    mid-shot to present relationships of those
    instrumental to Billys success. Close-ups on
    Jackie and Michael to capture their reactions of
    awe and pride as Billy performs in Matt Bournes
    production of Swan Lake. The entire final
    sequence highlights Billys successful transition
    into the world and that he is now an
    accomplished and respected ballet dancer.
    Billys world is closed and narrow > reflected in
    the mise-en-scene of the film. (Cramped living
    conditions of the Elliot home, esp. kitchen in
    opening sequence; narrow laneways and housing
    commission of the mining town of Everington.)
    Tight framing further accentuates this
    claustrophobic feeling.
    Through dance, Billys world begins to broaden -> sea and sky (on horizon
    and in background) become visual metaphors of Billys world opening up.
    Audition scene -> wide angles, space and broader framing further
    accentuate this notion of the constraints being lifted. Symbolism of
    doorways indicates that Billy is on the thresh-hold of entering a new phase
    of his life.
    Billy leaping onto the stage, and around the
    performance space, reminiscent of the opening
    where he is jumping on his bed, captures the
    freedom that he now experiences.

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