Synopsis: ‘Between the Lines’ is an interactive arts and culture documentary based on line dancing, revitalising as a popular trend amongst the older population of Australia. This online experience will explore beyond the preconceived notions of country music, cowboy hats and boots, delving deeper into the stories/lives of passionate and dedicated line dance instructors and […]

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SBS’s Marion Ives reported that “Line Dancing is now proving to be a hit with some migrant communities in Australia after it first became popular in the country 20 years ago.” “It’s a very safe environment. They don’t have to dance with somebody else’s husband or partner, if their partner doesn’t want to dance,” explains […]

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Thinking about my ideas over the Easter break, I think this concept would be most interesting and feasible of all. Working title at the moment: Between The Lines There is this preconception that line dancing is all about country music, cowboy hats and boots, well at least I did at first. My mum has been […]

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I’ve got a couple of ideas in mind: Line Dancing – My mum loves it and goes every night to classes and socials across Sydney. I could interview her teachers and friends at the classes about what it means to them… ie. a chance to meet new friends, catch up with friends, do excercise, dress […]

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Visit the interactive web documentary here: http://athome.nfb.ca/#/athome Background Context: What is the project? Here At Home is an interactive web documentary produced by the National Film Board of Canada. It chronicled the developments of the At Home nationwide Canadian study led by the Mental Health Commission of Canada that aimed to provide practical and meaningful […]

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