Strictly Ballroom (1992) is a comedy co-written and directed by Baz Luhrmann about Fran (Tara Morice), a novice dancer who convinces Scott (Paul Mercurio), a ballroom champion, to be her partner for the Pan Pacific Grand Prix, and dance the steps their way, non-Federation, even though it means forfeiting a win.
Life Lesson:
“Vivir con miedo es como vivir a medias.”
—A life lived in fear is a life half-lived.
Movie Scene:
Fran: Do you want to dance your own steps or not?
Scott: It’s none of your business.
Fran: Well, do you?
Scott: Look, a beginner has no right to approach an open amateur.
Fran: Yeah, well, an open amateur has no right to dance non-federation steps, but you did, didn’t you?
Scott: That’s different.
Fran: How is it different? You’re just like the rest of them. You think you’re different but you’re not because you’re just — you’re just really scared. You’re really scared to give someone new a go because you think they might just be better than you are. Well, you’re just pathetic, and you’re gutless. You’re a gutless wonder. Vivir con miedo es como vivir a medias!
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