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  'Strictly Ballroom' The Movie   popular trivia quiz  
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This has been in my top 5 favourite movies since 1993. I didn't see a quiz on it (SHOCK!) so I decided to create one. If you've seen the movie more than once it should be easy. Have fun and good luck!
Average, 25 Qns, redheadblueeyes, Jul 03 04
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  'Strictly Ballroom' The Movie 2    
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Just a bit harder about a wonderful movie. If you were paying attention this shouldn't be too hard. Hope you like it!
Average, 10 Qns, redheadblueeyes, Apr 20 07
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What do they use to get Les' attention to tell him about the set-up?

From Quiz "'Strictly Ballroom' The Movie"





Strictly Ballroom Trivia Questions
1. When Fran and Scott are dancing on the roof of the dance studio, what is on the billboard sign in the background?

From Quiz 'Strictly Ballroom' The Movie 2

Answer: Coca Cola

Coca Cola was founded in 1886 and produces over 300 beverage brands. They are located in close to 200 countries.

2. What is the name of the lead 'open amateur' male dancer?

From Quiz 'Strictly Ballroom' The Movie

Answer: Scott

It is Scott, played by actor Paul Mercurio. Paul has also starred as Elliot Slater in the 1994 movie 'Exit to Eden' with Dan Aykroyd and Rosie O'Donnell. Paul is an accomplished choreographer in Australia who had his own dance company, Australian Choreographic Ensemble (ACE), from 1992 to 1998.

3. What color was Liz always wearing, except in the competition when she danced with Ken?

From Quiz 'Strictly Ballroom' The Movie 2

Answer: yellow

In the dance with Ken she was in white, Ken's color. All other times, even in the bikini in the hot tub with Ken, she was in yellow.

4. What is the name of the lead 'open amateur' female dancer?

From Quiz 'Strictly Ballroom' The Movie

Answer: Liz

Liz Holt, played by actress Gia Carides. Gia was also in the movie 'Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me' as Robin Spitz Swallows.

5. At the beginning of the movie, what is listed as Shirley Hastings' job?

From Quiz 'Strictly Ballroom' The Movie 2

Answer: Cosmetic Consultant

Do you remember Shirley putting that horrendous blue eyeshadow on Fran? 'Now this one's called 'Island Fantasy' and it's $12.95. Oh, it's you!'

6. What is the name of the 'beginner' female dancer?

From Quiz 'Strictly Ballroom' The Movie

Answer: Fran

Fran (no last name given) is played by Tara Morice. Tara was also in the movie 'Moulin Rouge!' Although I love 'Strictly Ballroom', I wish they expanded more on Frans' family. We know her father is one great dancer and know her mother is dead and used to dance, but did her mother and father dance together on stage?

7. When Doug Hastings gets nervous, what does he do?

From Quiz 'Strictly Ballroom' The Movie 2

Answer: Squirts breath spray in his mouth

Doug secretly videoed Scott's freestyle steps and watched them later, ever so proud of him. Doug also would dance, alone, in Kendalls Studio.

8. At the beginning of the movie, what dance were Scott and Liz dancing when they got 'boxed in'?

From Quiz 'Strictly Ballroom' The Movie

Answer: Samba

It was the Samba. They got 'boxed in' by couple number 69, Ken Railings and Pam Short, played by John Hannan and Kerry Shrimpton. Although not professional ballroom dancers, they both did very well in this movie.

9. In the dance studio there was a picture that Barry Fife shows Scott that turns out to be Scott's mom and dad. What was their couple number?

From Quiz 'Strictly Ballroom' The Movie 2

Answer: 100

Just like Scott would wear years later, their couple number was 100.

10. What is Scott and Liz' couple number in the dance?

From Quiz 'Strictly Ballroom' The Movie

Answer: 100

Couple number 100. In ballroom dancing it is the man who carries the number, no matter which female he is dancing with.

11. What happened to Pam Short that made Ken Railings ask Liz to be his dance partner?

From Quiz 'Strictly Ballroom' The Movie

Answer: Broke both her legs

Who could forget the hilarious scene in the dance studio where Liz says to Scott, 'What do I want? I'll tell you what I want! I want Ken Railings to come in here and say, 'Pam Short has broken both her legs and I wanna dance with you!'' Then Ken walks into the studio, in spotlight none the less, walks up to Liz and says, 'Pam Short has broken both her legs and I wanna dance with you.' As said by Kylie, 'That was unexpected.' What classic, yet understated, humor! A joke pretty hard to catch unless you've seen this movie a few times.

12. At the beginning of the movie, how does Liz's top get ripped?

From Quiz 'Strictly Ballroom' The Movie 2

Answer: Fran trips and grabs Liz's top

Who could forget gossipy Vanessa talking to Wayne while they danced. Vanessa (speaking about Scott): "He said what we danced was CRAP! And then, he ripped her dress!"

13. What is the name of the dance studio where some of the action takes place?

From Quiz 'Strictly Ballroom' The Movie

Answer: Kendall's Dance Studio

It is Kendalls Dance Studio, with Les Kendall and Shirley Hastings (Scott's mom) as the instructors. Shirley Hastings was played by actress Pat Thompson. Pat passed away in April of 1992, the year this movie was released.

14. Whose mother is dead?

From Quiz 'Strictly Ballroom' The Movie 2

Answer: Fran

Fran and her grandmother discuss Frannie's mother while Fran is trying on the dress for the Pan Pacifics. It is implied that Fran's mother was also a dancer.

15. Who is the Federation President?

From Quiz 'Strictly Ballroom' The Movie

Answer: Barry Fife

Bill Hunter, who played Barry Fife, has also done work in the movies 'Muriel's Wedding' and 'The Adventures of Pricilla, Queen of the Desert.'

16. Right before the Pan Pacifics, Scott's dad is trying to talk to him. Doug asks Scott several times, 'Can I bend your ear...' for how long?

From Quiz 'Strictly Ballroom' The Movie 2

Answer: for a tick

Doug: "Son, can I bend your ear for a tick?" Scott: "Not NOW dad!" This is done several times before mild mannered Doug finally replies to Scott "YES now son!" To this day I still jump in shock when Doug yells.

17. What is the name of the dance video on sale at State competitions?

From Quiz 'Strictly Ballroom' The Movie

Answer: Dance to Win

Barry Fife's 'Dance to Win.' You never see anyone buy a copy, although Barry gives one out for free to Wayne at State. Well, in exchange for a little spy job.

18. Where was this movie filmed?

From Quiz 'Strictly Ballroom' The Movie 2

Answer: Australia

It is a production of the BBC out of England. The BBC also produced "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" which had its American rip off, "To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar".

19. What are the names of the other 'open amateur' couple from the studio?

From Quiz 'Strictly Ballroom' The Movie

Answer: Wayne and Vanessa

Wayne and Vanessa, played by actor Pip Mushin and actress Leonie Page. They wore the number 54 in competitions and were engaged in the movie.

20. What dance step were the couple always asking Scott to teach them?

From Quiz 'Strictly Ballroom' The Movie

Answer: Bogo Pogo

Vanessa worked at a beauty parlor and Wayne was a mechanic when they weren't dancing. You see Vanessa doing hair while talking about Scott to Liz in the beauty parlor, while Wayne is talking to Clarey (a student at Kendall's and played by actor Brian M. Logan) about Scott at a mechanic shop.

21. What business does Ken Railings own?

From Quiz 'Strictly Ballroom' The Movie

Answer: Spa-arama

Spa-arama, good for the aching muscles. John Hannan, who plays Ken, was in the Australian movie 'A Cry in the Dark' in 1988.

22. Who does Barry Fife want to team up with Scott after Liz partners with Ken?

From Quiz 'Strictly Ballroom' The Movie

Answer: Tina Sparkle

Tina Sparkle, played by Sonia Kruger. Tina's partner, Nathan Starkey, left competition to devote more time to his landscaping business. Sonia was the ballroom advisor in this movie and was the choreographer in the 2002 movie 'The Quiet American' which starred Michael Caine and Brendan Fraser.

23. Does Scott ever dance with Tina in the movie?

From Quiz 'Strictly Ballroom' The Movie

Answer: no & n

The answer is no. Even though Les Kendall sets it up with Barry Fife, Scott tells Tina he isn't available and Tina ends up dancing with Ken Railings. Along with Tara Morice (Fran)and Steve Grace (Luke), Peter Whitford (Les Kendall) was in the 2001 movie 'Moulin Rouge!' as the stage manager.

24. When Scott is caught by Fran's father, Rico, talking to Fran at her house, what dance does Scott tell Rico they dance 'so late at night'?

From Quiz 'Strictly Ballroom' The Movie

Answer: Paso Doble

Ya Ya, Fran's grandmother, comes out of the front door and says, 'You dance the Paso Doble? Show. Show!' Fran's father Rico, played by Antonio Vargas, shows him up after everyone laughs at Scott. Antonio Vargas is an accomplished Flamenco dancer and choreographer. Antonio also was in 'Mission Impossible 2' as Senor De L'Arena.

25. What competition is everyone training for?

From Quiz 'Strictly Ballroom' The Movie

Answer: Pan Pacific Grand Prix

The Pan Pacific Grand Prix, which Scott had been training for since he was 6 years old. Scott ends up telling his mother he doesn't care about winning the Pan Pacific Grand Prix, then she slaps him.

26. Who convinces Scott to dance with Liz at the Pan Pacifics?

From Quiz 'Strictly Ballroom' The Movie

Answer: Barry

Barry tells Scott that his father, Doug, danced his own crazy steps at the Pan Pacific years before and lost. We learn later that it was all a lie, since Doug never danced at the Pan Pacifics.

27. At the Pan Pacifics, who convinces Scott to dance with Fran?

From Quiz 'Strictly Ballroom' The Movie

Answer: Doug

Doug, played by actor Barry Otto, finally opens up and tells Scott he never danced because Scott's mother, Shirley, didn't stick by him. 'We lived our lives in fear!' Those words made Scott chase after Fran to get her to dance with him. Barry portrayed Jimmy D'Abbs in the 1997 movie 'Oscar and Lucinda' opposite Ralph Fiennes and Cate Blanchett.

28. Which couple does Barry Fife set up to win the Pan Pacifics?

From Quiz 'Strictly Ballroom' The Movie

Answer: Ken and Tina

Barry set it up for Ken and Tina to win, telling a drunk Ken to just 'go through the motions.'

29. Who catches the set-up?

From Quiz 'Strictly Ballroom' The Movie

Answer: Wayne and Vanessa

Wayne and Vanessa, who went after Barry Fife to explain to them, once again, how to do the Bogo Pogo.

30. What do they use to get Les' attention to tell him about the set-up?

From Quiz 'Strictly Ballroom' The Movie

Answer: earring

Vanessa takes off her earring and hands it to Wayne to toss at Les after telling Wayne it was 'none of their business.' Because of this they end up not competing at the Pan Pacifics because they missed their number being called.

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