Come on, 100!
Scott won most of
the trophies in this room.
You see, that's the tragedy...
my son was a champion.
Welcome
to the Southern Districts...
Waratah Championships.
You're going to see
some of the top dancers...
in the Southern Districts
here today.
Well, there had been
some silliness in the past...
but we thought he was over it.
I mean, we never imagined...
that he would do
such a thing in front of...
Federation President Barry Fife.
And don't forget the official
Federation video...
yes, the only way to dance...
Wonderful to see you, Barry.
Barry Fife's "Dance to Win"
is on sale here tonight.
Yeah.
Well, there was no doubt
in anyone's mind...
that Scott and Liz would be...
the next
Pan Pacific Grand Prix...
Amateur Five Dance
Latin American champions.
I mean, they'd worked
towards it all their lives.
And then... came that.
Samba!
Come on, Dennis!
Come on, 54!
Come on, 69!
Ken Railings and Pam Short
were dancing there that night.
Ken's always been a wonderful
ambassador for ballroom dancing.
Tequila
But I know
that everyone there...
really thought
it was Scott's turn.
Come on, number 100!
It is true.
Scott and Liz became what
we term "boxed in" or blocked.
Piss off!
It was no excuse
for what Scott did.
What the bloody hell
is going on, Kendall?
He resorted to his own
flashy, crowd-pleasing steps.
Come on... come on.
He forced me into it.
Where the man goes,
the lady must follow.
I had no choice.
I bet you never saw that before.
I keep asking myself why.
Did I do something wrong?
Did I fail him as a mother?
In front of Barry Fife...
I'll cut the music.
Don't be bloody stupid, woman!
Well, to pick what was
actually wrong with the steps...
you'd have to be
an experienced professional...
like myself or
Federation president Barry Fife.
Barry Fife...
Well, of course, you can dance
any steps you like.
That doesn't mean you'll...
win.
The winner is couple number 69,
Ken Railings and Pam Short.
Ken and Pam are...
Southern Star Interregional
New Vogue title holders...
Putting on the Ritz
City and Country Inaugural...
Three Dance Round Robin
champions...
Tulip Time Central Districts
and Outer Lying Regions...
Winter Five Dance
Two Time champions...
and more than three times
Pan Pacific Grand Prix...
Amateur Five Dance
Latin American champions!
Yes!
I've only been dancing
for two years...
so I haven't got
a partner yet...
but I thought what
they danced was wonderful.
I thought they should have won.
Hi, Liz, I thought
you should have...
Come all the way down
from the Big Smoke.
Sorry.
- Liz!
- Piss off!
- Liz.
- Get away from me!
I'm not dancing with you,
all right?
I'm not dancing with you...
till you dance
like you're supposed to.
That's good.
Keep away
from the chest, girls.
One, two...
One, two, three, four.
Partner-up.
Happy as Larry
they were last night...
on the phone for hours.
I'm just asking you.
What did you think of the steps?
I don't think!
I don't give a shit
about them! We lost!
Don't you worry about Barry.
Spinning the girl off!
Oh, Fran... are you out
of that apricot scrub?
Nearly, Mrs. Hastings.
I'll bring some in tomorrow
with the toner.
It's a dollar dazzler
special this week.
Thanks, Mrs. Hastings.
Grand roulette in!
I don't want us to end up like
that drunk, Ken Railings.
Ken Railings is a ballroom king!
Good, Clarry!
I'll smooth it over.
When Les Kendall talks,
Barry Fife listens.
I've got my happy face
on today, Les.
Everything's going
to be all right.
Aah!
Oh, my God.
I'm sorry, Mrs. Hastings.
I am sorry. I have tried.
God knows, I have tried.
But as far as I can see...
your son isn't even interested
in winning at the Pan Pacifics.
As of this moment,
he and I are no longer partners.
Hi, Liz.
Aah!
Vanessa!
Tango, please.
Oh, Vanessa!
Come on.
This stupid studio's
a nightmare! Aah!
Oh, my God, Shirley.
Stay calm, Les. Stay calm.
Here he comes.
Doug... Doug.
Son, can I bend
your ear for a tick?
Not now, Dad.
Don't you speak to
your father like that.
He's trying to talk to you.
Talk to him, Doug.
Scottie, are we going to do
that bogo pogo?
Did you like the way
I danced on the weekend?
- What?
- Did you like the way I danced?
I don't know. You didn't win.
Yeah, but did you like it?
- I don't know. You ready?
- What?
You were going to help me and
Vanessa with the bogo pogo?
I'm asking you
what you thought...
of the way I danced
on the weekend.
I told you. I don't know.
Jesus, Wayne.
Mm-mmm...
We had an agreement.
Arms, Clarry!
Maybe I changed my mind.
Maybe I'm just sick
of dancing...
somebody else's steps
all the time.
Don't you get
above yourself, lad.
People who have passed on
those steps...
know more about
dancing than you do!
The audience didn't think so.
Oh, the audience, the audience.
Forward on the heel, Fran!
What would they know?
Flashy, unusual choreography.
Crowd pleasing,
but where was your floor craft?
Arms, Clarry!
No energy directed
into the floor.
Untidy feet and hands.
You could've driven a truck
between your left...
Arms, Clarry!
And your right hand...
Think that's gonna win
the Pan Pacific Grand Prix?
Does he really think
that's going to win...
the Pan Pacific Grand Prix?
He also said that
what we dance is crap.
What?
Yeah, and then...
he ripped her dress.
And what's more, you won't win
if you don't have a partner.
Looks like Scott and Liz
are still fighting, Mrs. H.
I'm not going to let
that bother me, Clarry.
I've got my happy face on today.
Well, Fran, you managed
to upset Lizzy.
I better go and apologize.
Go to that little girl
and beg forgiveness.
You're nothing
without her, Scott.
Remember, it takes two to tango.
You've a light in you, boy.
Let it shine.
Hi, Liz...
All right.
I knew
you'd come to your senses.
No! I don't want this!
I don't want this!
What do you want?
What do I want?
I'll tell you what I want.
I want Ken Railings
to walk in here right now...
and say, "Pam Short's
broken both her legs...
"and I want to dance with you!"
Aah!
Pam Short's broken
both her legs...
and I want
to dance with you.
That was unexpected.
Thank you very much, class.
That's it. Time to go.
Chairs, please, Clarry.
Broom, Natalie.
Ken's got
his own spa bath.
Yeah. Great for
the aching muscles.
I can do you a fantastic deal.
Oh, maybe.
That's great, Mr. Railings.
Clarry, chairs.
Ken owns Spa-Arama.
Wayne and I are hoping to do
really well this year.
Fran!
Hey, Wayne, come over here
and meet Ken.
Kylie, feed the fish!
Doug, are you coming?
- He's my partner.
- Fiance.
G'day.
Doug... Doug?
Doug? Doug?
Doug, will you hurry up,
please?
Doug?
There, there, there, there...
where's that happy face, huh?
There, there...
Let's go.
Come on, Wayne.
Don't worry.
We're not going to give up yet.
We'll find Scott a new partner.
Oh, Lessie, he's my only son.
I know, I know, I know.
Don't worry, love. Don't worry.
We'll start try-outs
tomorrow, hmm?
Now, here's Doug.
He'll take you home.
Come on, Shirley.
Good night, fishes!
Good night, Uncle Les.
Good night, good night.
Night, night.
Sleep tight.
Off we go, huh?
Good. Huh.
Happy face.
Scottie, l...
Scott...
you're still our number one.
And we've got three weeks.
We'll start try-outs tomorrow.
We'll find you a new partner.
Yeah.
Bullshit.
Well, to pick
what was actually wrong...
you'd have to be
an experienced professional...
like myself.
That's looking good.
What are you doing here?
Oh, I-I just...
How long have you been here?
Two years.
I was just looking for someone.
Everyone's gone home.
Yeah, I know.
It's just I've got this idea...
Like... I mean... it's... um...
It's...
I want to try to...
I want to dance with you.
What?
I want to dance with you.
I want to dance with you
your way at the Pan Pacifics.
The Pan Pacifics?
You want to dance my way
at the Pan Pacifics?
Yeah.
You can't dance my way.
You don't win.
It's just because
you've been overdoing it.
If you kept it simpler
and danced from the heart...
What?
And had the right partner...
Oh, I see. That's you, is it?
When you dance your steps,
I understand how you feel...
because I make up
my own steps, too.
You make up your own steps?
Yeah, and now we both
haven't got partners.
Look, what are you
carrying on about?
You've never had a partner.
You've been dancing with a girl
for two years, haven't you?
- Yeah, but...
- Yeah.
And now you've come up to me...
who's been dancing
since I was six years old...
and you say you want
to dance non-Federation...
and convince the judges
at the Pan Pacific Grand Prix...
with three weeks to train?
Yeah.
I don't think so.
Just give me a try-out.
- Look, go home.
- Just one hour.
This is very embarrassing.
I just need a chance.
You're going to wake up
tomorrow...
and feel like
a real idiot about this.
Do you want to dance
your own steps or not?
It's none of your business.
Well, do you?
Look, a beginner has no right
to approach an open amateur.
Yeah, well, an open amateur
has no right...
to dance non-Federation steps,
but you did, didn't you?
- That's different.
- 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
really scared.
You're really scared
to give someone new a go...
because they might just
be better than you are.
You're just pathetic,
and you're gutless.
You're a gutless wonder!
Vivir con miedo
es como vivir a medias.
What's your name again?
Fran.
Yeah? Fran what?
Just Fran.
All right, then, just Fran,
don't push me.
Rumba.
Oh, great.
You can't even do a basic.
- You said one hour.
- One, two, three, four.
One, two. One hold two.
One hold two, three, four.
One, two, three.
Two, three, four.
One, two, three...
We're telling a story.
The rumba's the dance of love.
Look at me like you're in love.
That's it. Good.
Turn, two, three, four.
And one, two, three, four.
Good, that's it.
We'll do one basic
into a spin and a lunge, OK?
And one, two...
and one, turn and...
One, turn, and lunge.
OK.
Lunge.
Drag, pull, drag.
One, turn, there.
I know...
Wait, wait, I know...
one and two...
Hey, we could...
Wait.
Where did that come from?
It's a step
I've been working on at home.
Show me.
Well...
She's got no body flight.
Good.
Stronger.
A bit of musicality, please.
Good.
Good, yeah.
Come back in, but not too far.
She's terrible.
They're either
too tall...
they're too short,
they're too tubby.
Well, you know, fat.
It's as if he doesn't
want to find...
anyone who's compatible.
Now this one's Island Fantasy,
and that's 11.95.
Oh, see, that's you.
He was supposed
to help me and Vanessa...
with our bogo pogo step.
He never even showed up.
With a guy like Scott
it could be anything...
sexuality, drugs, you know...
He's obviously lost it, Sweetie.
He's all washed up.
- No!
- Sorry.
Take a break.
How are the try-outs going?
Good... really good.
Mmm.
Your mum and Les were really
great dancers, weren't they?
Yeah, they were.
They don't talk
about it very much.
No... because of Dad.
Look, Fran...
The roof.
What's he doing?
He's always hiding away
doing something.
Can you dance without those?
It might help.
Come on, we've got work to do.
Lying in my bed
I hear the clock tick
and think of you
Caught up in circles
Confusion is nothing new
Flashback, warm nights,
almost left behind
Suitcase of memories,
time after
Sometimes you picture me
I'm walking too far ahead
You're calling to me
I can't hear what you've said
Then you say go slow,
I fall behind
The second hand unwinds...
If you're lost, you can look
and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall,
I will catch you
I'll be waiting
Time after time
Again.
Yes, yes.
It was his year!
It was his year!
It was his year!
It was Scott's year, Luke...
and he's gone and
thrown it all away.
You wouldn't do that,
would you, Lukey?
No.
Les will find a partner.
There's no time, Doug!
She'd have to be a champion.
You think someone
like Tina Sparkle...
is wandering around going...
"I wonder who
I'll dance with?"
Why don't you
and Mrs. Hastings...
go in the over 35s,
Mr. Hastings?
I don't like competition.
Dad doesn't go
into competitions.
But you should
have a go, Mr. Hastings.
Doug, will you stop that?
Stop that shuffling,
you stupid man!
I can't bear it.
I just can't bear it.
Don't cry, Mum.
Scott will find a new partner.
Don't worry... he will.
If you're lost, you can look
And you will find me
Time after time
If you fall,
I will catch you
I'll be waiting
Time after time
If you fall,
I will catch you
I will be waiting
Time after time
You're ready.
What for?
I want you and me to try out
for Les tomorrow night.
At the State? Really?
Yep.
Aah! Ha ha ha!
Time after time
Yay!
Time after time
Time after time
Vivir con miedo
es como vivir a...
Vivir a medias.
Vivir con miedo
es como vivir a medias.
Yeah.
Um, to live with fear
is like to half live.
I mean, is a life half lived.
Oh, yeah... like a proverb.
Yeah, sort of.
A life half lived...
I like it.
Well, see you at
the State tomorrow.
OK. Do you think the rumba
is the right one to do?
Yeah. Les will love it.
I do, too... the rumba, I mean.
Fran, you know
what I said about the rumba...
being, you know,
the dance of love?
Yeah.
- Well...
- Yeah?
It's pretend.
You just pretend to be in love.
It's not real.
Oh, no... I didn't think...
'cause I didn't...
Are you all right?
You better go.
I'll see you tomorrow.
OK.
The State Championships...
featuring the magical
Mr. Nathan Starkey...
and Miss Tina Sparkle.
I want Tina to be
Scott's new partner, Les.
Tina Sparkle?
That's right, Les.
Bloody Nathan...
is going to announce
his retirement tonight.
Scott and Tina are
both without partners.
I think it would be
advantageous...
for all concerned if
they were seen together.
But, Barry, Scott's
shenanigans have been causing...
a lot of distracting chat
down our way.
That's why
it's important that Scott...
is seen dancing the right steps
with the right partner.
Dance sport needs
good young couples, Merv.
Terry's hit the nail
on the head, Merv.
Let's not start chucking
the babies out with the bathtub.
I'm 100% behind it, Barry.
Francisca.
Well, gentlemen...
let's make this
a bloody good festival.
Oh, Les, just a tick.
This is wonderful, Barry...
wonderful.
He doesn't deserve her, Les.
I've been fielding
phone calls all week...
about the steps
Scott danced at the festival.
Scott's learned his lesson.
He's changed.
We both know where that young
man was heading, don't we?
Foolish boy.
But Scott's
got his second chance.
Let's not forget, Les,
that a Pan Pacific champion...
becomes a hero...
a guiding light
to all dancers...
someone who'll set
the right example.
You've been drinking.
Bullshit! Push it.
You bloody have!
I love dancing, Les...
and I'm not going to let
what we've fought for...
all these years be destroyed.
Oh, look at that.
Go, 71!
You're drunk, aren't ya?
Bullshit. Bullshit.
69!
Come on!
Get your head up!
Come on, Freddy!
Come on, 54!
Go for it, 69, you old bum!
Do you two know
anything about...
this girl Scott's
trying out with?
Who is it, Mum?
Oh, goodness.
I'd be the last one to know.
Scott says we'll never guess.
Hey, Clarry, you haven't
seen Fran, have you?
No. Maybe she got
a lift with Natalie.
It's our first big comp tonight.
Les, do you know
anything about this girl?
Jesus, news travels fast
around this place.
Who is it, Uncle Les?
Oh, you silly sour pusses.
Have a look at this!
"3 times Pan Pacific
champion Tina Sparkle...
"is hunting for a new partner.
"It was announced today
her partner of ten years...
"Nathan Starkey
will be retiring...
"because of commitments...
"to his landscape
gardening business.
"Their farewell exhibition...
"will be this weekend's
State Finals.
"The question
on every dance fan's lips...
"is who will snaffle Tina."
Scott Hastings, that's who.
- Oh, my God!
- Yes!
Tina Sparkle!
Les, do you think
she'll dance with him?
Straight after her exhibition...
she's hopping into
the social dance with Scott.
And the next to dance
will be the mother and son...
Oh, Doug,
it's an answer to our prayers.
She's a nice little chicky.
She photographs well.
Oh, Franny, isn't it exciting?
I thought he'd never
find a new partner...
and now everything's
turned out wonderfully.
Do you think so?
Of course I do!
Les and I are beside ourselves!
Well, I'm very happy, too.
Of course you are, lovey.
Gee, you look nice tonight.
You've been using
that buff puff I gave you.
If he doesn't hurry up,
I might jump in myself.
Ha ha! Mr. Kendall!
Oh, Mum.
I was going to tell you...
Oh, yes.
Very funny, you little devil.
Well, we know all about it.
Bloody fantastic, mate!
You should have told us,
you know.
Uncle Lessie
was onto it first.
You haven't even
seen us dance yet.
Come on, son. You two
were made for each other!
I find it difficult
to get the films now.
It's all
video, video, video...
For goodness sake, Doug.
She's not the slightest
bit interested.
Look at her.
She's beside herself.
Who would have thought it, eh?
Our Scott dancing with
someone like Tina Sparkle.
Yes.
The fairy princess...
of the dance floor,
Miss Tina Sparkle...
and for the last time...
Tina Sparkle.
Fran, l...
...Mr. Nathan Starkey!
Oh, isn't Tina beautiful?
Ladies and gentlemen,
this evening...
dancing together
for the last time...
Mr. Nathan Starkey
and Miss Tina Sparkle.
What a great partnership...
and what a show...
as they dance for you
the Fruity Rumba.
She's a funny girl.
Be back in a minute.
Ah, the beginning...
with a lovely
double ronde shuffle.
Yes. Let's hear that applause.
Well-deserved.
Watch it, Frangipani!
Listen, sweetie...
I'm the one driving
the engine around here.
You're driving the engine?
What's that in the thermos?
Hi, Scott.
- Have you seen Fran?
- Fran? Fran who?
Jeez.
It's a double dip...
ah... into a quick
whip split! Beaut!
Oh, yes, a beautifully
arced crest move.
That will go down a treat
with the judges...
at the Pan Pacific this year.
Do you know where Scott went?
Excuse me.
All these steps
can be found...
on Barry Fife's
brilliant video "Dance to Win."
For 29.95, it's a must.
President Mr. Barry Fife
will be personally signing...
copies of his video
in the foyer.
Classy final, twilight lift.
Oh, look at this.
Fran, I didn't
know anything about that.
Are you going
to dance with Tina?
I...
She's a champion.
I think you should.
She's your style.
You'd really suit each other.
I've been working towards
winning the Pan Pacifics...
since I was six years old.
Beautifully struck.
I'm sure you'll win.
I could never do that.
Flowing into
the reverse whip split.
You won't admit you love me
And so how am I ever to know?
You always tell me,
"Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps"
A million times I've asked you
And then I ask you over again
You only answer,
"Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps"
If you can't make your mind up
We'll never get started
And I don't want to wind up
Being parted, broken-hearted
So if you really love me,
say yes
But if you don't, dear,
confess
And please don't tell me,
"Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps"
Shh, shh.
What's going on?
"Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps"
Ahem.
If you can't make your mind up
We'll never get started
And I don't want to wind up...
It's the inconceivable sight
of Scott dancing with Fran.
...broken-hearted
So if you really love me
Check it out.
Say yes
But if you don't, dear,
confess
And please don't tell me
"Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps"
"Perhaps, perhaps..."
You're kidding.
Fran.
Give them a big hand!
A shining example...
Quick, Tina's coming!
Give her a hand.
Scott, Tina's coming.
No! I'm helping Fran.
I don't want to hear it.
Les, give me a hand.
She'll be dancing
with a brand-new partner.
Tina, wonderful,
wonderful...
the fruit... everything.
Les, President Fife...
would like a word with
you and Scott... now!
What's going on?
Ah, silly accident.
This poor girl fell.
I'm Shirley Hastings.
Mum...
Scott,
Tina's been dying to meet you.
Look, Mum...
No, Scott.
We'll look after Fran.
You need to have a chat
with President Fife.
Better not keep him waiting.
We'll be back for the social.
Tina, take your time
getting changed.
Come on, Scott.
Scott.
A top routine, Teens.
Ugh.
I thought that was good.
Come on, come on.
I don't know what you two
thought you were doing.
There's obviously been
a lot of things going on...
but we're going to fix
that nasty bruise.
And then, Fran...
I think it would be best
for everyone if you went home.
You're a beginner, Fran.
What the hell did you think
you were doing?
And you're really clumsy.
That's why you fell over.
Scott wanted...
Well, of course
Scott would say that.
But you don't want to ruin
his chances, do you?
Do you?
Now...
You can see it would be best
for everybody concerned...
if you just went home
and forgot all about this...
can't you, Franny?
Can't you?
Yes, Mrs. Hastings.
I understand Les has lined you
up with Tina Sparkle.
Well, don't blow it, son...
because if you don't
start listening...
to your teachers
and superiors...
there won't be
a mark on the score card...
low enough for you
at the Pan Pacific.
Comprende?
Barry's only thinking
of your well being.
Where would we be
if everybody made up steps?
Out of a job.
Don't listen to him, Barry.
He's excited about
dancing with Tina.
He doesn't know
what he's saying. Scott!
Scott!
Now, we can't expect Tina
to wait around all night.
Yes, I know, Terry. I'm sorry.
Oh, Tina.
Oh, my goodness,
you look terrific.
What the hell
was that all about?
You know, with Fran.
Fran, Fran, Fran...
Fran?
Fran, Fran, Fran...
Fran. Wasn't she that girl...
Well, here we all are.
Where is she?
- Who?
- Fran.
Fran who?
Fran... you know,
the girl that fell.
Oh, she went home, darling.
Don't worry about her.
- What?
- She went shopping.
No, she had to make
a phone call.
You're pathetic.
What's wrong with you?
That's what I've been
trying to find out...
for the last three weeks, Wayne.
What's wrong with me?
What is so wrong
with the way I dance?
Ha ha ha ha...
Come on, now, Scott.
Tina's waiting.
You're all so scared...
you wouldn't know
what you thought.
Look, is he dancing
with Tina or not?
Yes.
I'm sorry, Tina.
I'm not available.
No, Scott! Wayne, Wayne!
- Well.
- Scott!
Aah! What's going on?
Care for a dance, Teens?
Jesus, you danced
impressively today.
Do you think so, Mr. Fife?
Oh, God, yes.
You should try a bogo pogo
in your samba, though.
It's a terrific step...
especially coming out
of a lock whisk.
Yeah, well, actually...
It's in me video.
You got one?
- Uh, well, no...
- Take this one.
Well, thanks, Mr. Fife.
You know,
Scott's not the only one...
with a future to think about.
It's Wayne, isn't it?
Yeah, Wayne.
Yeah. I've seen this bad
influence before, Wayne.
You know, one bad egg
can rot the whole barrel.
Know what I mean?
Hmm?
Fran.
What are you doing here?
I want to dance with you.
Go away. I'll get in trouble.
What happened to
"a life lived in fear"...
and all that stuff?
It's no use.
You were right. I'm a beginner.
I'll never be like them.
I don't want you
to be like them.
You're better than all of them.
Fran, I want to dance with you
at the Pan Pacifics.
We won't win.
I just want to dance our steps.
Francisca!
Es mi...
My dancing partner.
You go now!
Go! Go!
No!
We just dance together,
that's all!
What sort of dance do you dance
so late at night?
Paso doble.
Paso doble?
Tu bailas paso doble?
What?
You dance the paso doble?
Heh. Yeah.
Show. Show.
Yes. We want to see
this paso doble.
Come on.
Show us your paso doble.
Show me your paso doble.
Paso doble.
Hey, it's all right.
Just try and keep up.
Four count intro.
Ha ha ha!
What?
What's so funny?
Paso doble?
Paso doble.
Hey!
Grandma would like to teach us.
Ah ha ha.
Where do you feel the rhythm?
No, no, no, no.
Aqui y aqui.
Listen to the rhythm.
Don't be scared.
Follow.
Hey!
Muy bien. Muy bien.
Ha ha ha!
Have you eaten?
If you haven't, there's
some chops in the fridge.
No, I'm fine.
How could you?
How could you do that to Tina?
She's a Pan Pacific champion.
First thing in the morning,
you get on that phone...
and you apologize.
I won't be dancing with Tina.
What?
I'm dancing with Fran.
Fran! Doug, he said
he won't be dancing with Tina!
I heard.
Well, do something about it,
you silly man.
Why do you
pick on Dad all the time?
How dare you speak
to me like that?
The sacrifices
that we have made for you...
the money, the time,
and the effort.
Oh, shut up!
And what about Les?
He has taught you
everything you know...
and you're just throwing it
back in his face.
I'm bored with it.
I don't believe
that I'm hearing this!
I have been with your father
for 25 years!
Do you think I get bored?
Of course I do...
but you stick with your goals.
And eventually,
they bring their own rewards.
- What rewards?
- Winning the Pan Pacific.
I don't care about winning
the Pan Pacific Grand Prix!
Ohh!
He doesn't care about winning
the Pan Pacific Grand Prix?
That's what he said.
He just wants to dance
his silly steps with Fran.
Oh, that's great for
the studio, isn't it?
Wayne, don't let
your imagination...
run away with this.
It's true, Mrs. H.
It's like President Fife says...
"one bad egg can rot
the whole barrel."
No. You are all overreacting.
Nothing terrible
is going to happen!
Aah!
What?
Ken dropped me.
Oh... dear...
People will laugh at me.
Yes. You just got
not to be scared...
All right?
You remind me of your mother,
you know.
I am very proud of you.
And if...
if your mum was here...
she would be very proud, too.
Francisca!
Fran! Francisca!
It's too jazzy.
Don't throw away your energy.
See... keep the focus
between you.
The face is strong.
Si. Uno, dos, tres.
Hyah!
Uno, dos, tres.
Hey!
Muy bien, Fran. Very good.
Uno, dos, y tres.
Uno, dos, tres.
New steps, new steps.
New steps, new steps,
new steps.
New steps, new steps,
new steps, new steps.
New steps, new steps,
new steps!
New steps,
new steps, new steps...
There are no new steps!
I unequivocally state
there are no new steps...
ratified for
the Pan Pacific Grand Prix!
Comprende?
This is getting out of hand.
Oh! Ohh!
Oh, Charm, stop it!
I got to think.
Something's got to
be done about this.
If you can't dance the step,
you can't teach it.
If you can't teach it,
we might as well...
all pack up and go home.
With young Liz
available again...
you've got a chance to get
your status quo vadis back...
so to speak.
Barry, we've tried everything
we can to convince him!
- Except the truth.
- What do you mean?
Look, we all go back too far
to beat about the bush.
I know we agreed the past
should be left in the past...
but it's about time that lad
learned some home-truths...
about where this kind
of thing can lead.
I'd better fill
the drinks machine.
Ole!
Ole!
You are ready, kids!
Ha ha! You are ready.
Yes. They're ready.
We've tried everything
we can to convince him!
Except the truth.
Are you nervous about tomorrow?
Yeah. Are you?
I never thought we'd make it.
Me, neither.
Fran.
Yeah?
You know what I said
about the rumba...
and it being pretend?
Yeah?
Well...
What?
I think I made a mistake.
Oh, no!
What?
I promised Wayne I'd meet him
and help him with his...
Bogo pogo.
Better not keep him waiting.
Vivir con miedo
es como vivir a medias.
Wayne!
Wayne!
Wayne's not here.
Hope you don't mind.
We know we can't win...
but we're going
to dance anyway.
So let's not waste
each other's time.
He was the most beautiful dancer
I'd ever seen.
What?
He could have been the greatest
champion of them all.
But he was like you.
He threw it all away.
Who?
The man in this photograph.
What are you talking about?
I'm talking about the man
who was potentially...
the greatest ballroom dancer
this country's ever seen.
I'm talking about your father...
Doug Hastings.
Aw, come on.
Dad doesn't even dance.
You think it's funny?
You think it's funny, do you?
I worshipped that man.
We all did.
Doug Hastings was
an inspiration to us all.
But that's Les.
Les was Mum's partner.
No, Scott.
That's Doug.
I know to look at him today...
it's hard to believe,
but once...
Once...
Ah, once.
Doug and Shirley Hastings
were the best bloody couple...
this country had ever seen.
Couple number 100!
Doug and Shirley Hastings!
Couple number 100,
Doug and Shirley...
Couple number 100.
You know, Scott, your dad...
he had it all...
Looks, charm, confidence.
He had everything... everything.
My God, he was magnificent!
Grr!
Samba, cha-cha,
rumba, jive... anything.
He could do anything!
Brilliant!
All the girls loved him.
My goodness, he showed
those chickies a thing or two.
I was your dad's best mate
in those days.
Heh heh heh!
We'd just scruff it together,
you know, swing it around.
Lessie would come along,
of course.
The three of us together,
the old gang.
We were a bunch
of old funsters.
We all wanted to win,
of course...
but with your mum
as your dad's partner...
we had no chance.
They were magnificent.
Ooh, yeah
Take a look at me,
I'm yesterday's hero
Yesterday's hero
That's all I'll be
They had it
all before them...
a perfect career.
And then...
everything changed.
Your dad became,
I don't know...
self-obsessed,
focused on himself...
a selfish dancer.
I didn't know
what to make of it.
He started doing his own thing,
improvising...
throwing in crazy, wild,
crowd-pleasing steps.
A bit like yourself, Scott.
Not always...
strictly ballroom.
Shirley put up with it
for as long...
as she bloody well could.
It was only a matter of time...
before she eventually...
cracked.
I tried to warn him,
but, no, he wouldn't listen.
He wouldn't listen
to any of us.
He'd lost touch with reality.
He was convinced
he and your mum...
could win
the Pan Pacific Grand Prix...
dancing his own steps.
Of course, they lost.
Heh. I was lucky enough
to win that year.
The shock sent Doug crazy.
He vowed
he'd never dance again.
For a while there...
we didn't think
he'd pull through.
Slowly, little by little,
day by day...
he managed to crawl back
from the dark pit of despair...
and tack together
some semblance of a life.
When you were born,
Doug found a reason to live.
He vowed that one day...
you'd win the trophy
that he could never win.
That's why I've been
so hard on you, Scott.
For Doug to see you so close
and go the same way he went...
it would be too much
for him to bear.
I really think
it would kill him.
I managed to save this
as a souvenir.
Doug got rid of
everything else.
Don't tell anybody I've got it.
Why didn't anyone tell me?
Doug destroyed
your mother's career.
We had to keep it from you.
Your father's
a proud man, Scott.
He wouldn't want me to do this,
but I'm begging you.
Dance with Liz and win
the Pan Pacific once...
just once for Doug.
He's suffered enough, Scott.
Don't you think he deserves
a little happiness?
Ultimately, of course,
it's up to you.
You do what you think is best.
I know you'll make
the right decision.
Dance with Liz.
Win the Pan Pacific once,
just once for Doug.
He's suffered enough, Scott.
The Pan Pacific
Grand Prix!
Come on!
Put your hands together,
ladies and gentlemen...
for the magnificent
old-time Viennese.
Thank you, couples.
You may leave the floor.
Very good, darling.
Very good.
Straight down the line.
Couldn't fault it.
Yes, well-done.
Well-done. Well-done.
- Jesus, Ken!
- I only had one drink!
Poor Tina.
It's like dancing in a brewery.
Ha ha ha!
Couples
for the beginners final...
Please take the floor.
Look, Scott! It's Fran!
I didn't think she'd turn up.
Back in beginners
where she belongs.
And she stole my partner.
You made
the right decision, mate.
I know at times it's been
confusing for you, Scott...
but I'm speaking
for the whole studio...
when I say that
by putting your trust...
in the Federation,
you're doing the right thing.
And I think this will be
reflected in the results...
of the big one yet to come,
the Open Latin final.
We're right behind you, boy.
Son, can I bend your ear
for a tick?
Doug! Don't be stupid.
He's got to get ready
for the Latin.
I must get back
to the scrutineers table.
Go for it, boy.
Come on, come on,
come on, come on.
No, it isn't, Wayne.
It's a quick one, a-two,
a-three, a-four.
You go back to
the ballpoint from there.
Excuse me, Mr. Fife.
What is it, son?
It's the bogo pogo, Mr. Fife.
- That step you suggested.
- Did I?
You said you'd show it to us...
if I arranged that other thing
for you, remember?
Bit of a hurry
at the moment, son.
You know my partner
Vanessa Cronin?
Well. Hello, sweetie.
Having a bit of trouble
with the old bogo pogo?
The trick to that one
is to go down on one heel ball.
Then pull the weight
up onto the chest...
puffing it out proud,
like a peacock.
Then a quick syncopating
2 and 3, and 3 and 4.
Comprende?
Gee... thanks, Mr. Fife.
Got to run.
Good luck for tonight, kids.
- Son, can I bend...
- Not now, Dad.
What happened to
a life lived in fear...
and all that stuff?
You really are a gutless wonder!
There's a reason for this.
I don't want to hear.
- Listen to me!
- No!
It's hard for me, too, Fran.
Hard?
Hard? How hard do you think
it's been for me?
To get you to dance with me
in the first place.
Frangipani de la squeegee mop.
Wash the coffee cups, Fran.
How's your skin, Fran?
Hard?
You don't understand.
I understand.
You've got
your Pan Pacifics to win...
and I'm back in beginners
where I belong.
Fran!
Scottie, can I bend
your ear for a tick?
- Not now.
- Yes, now, Scott!
And now, ladies and gentlemen,
the main event of the evening...
the one we've all
been waiting for...
the Pan Pacific Grand Prix
Amateur Five Dance Latin final!
Mr. Fife! Mr. Fife!
But you ball-change on the one.
Wayne, it doesn't matter!
Come on.
It's OK, Dad.
I'm dancing with Liz.
There's something
you must know about the past.
Don't worry, Dad. I know.
Mr. Fife!
Wayne!
Don't lie to me!
You can hardly stand up.
I've set it up
for you to win...
no matter how you dance.
I can't go out there.
I've lost the old magic.
Pull yourself together,
Railings.
But you don't understand.
I have always regretted...
Dancing your own steps at
the Pan Pacific Grand Prix.
I know.
I'm not going to make
that same mistake.
I never danced at
the Pan Pacific Grand Prix.
Barry told me you lost
the Pan Pacific Grand Prix...
dancing your own steps.
Barry?
Your year, Ken.
Just get on the floor...
go through the motions,
and it's in the bag.
When Hastings loses,
his credibility will be shot.
I'll just go
and polish the trophy.
Thanks, Mr. Fife.
Uhh!
Barry was the one
that convinced her.
Convinced who?
Couple number 100...
Scott Hastings
and Elizabeth Holt!
Your mother.
Doug, he's been called,
you silly man!
Wayne Burns
and Vanessa Cronin!
Wayne, we're being called!
It's none of our business.
Couple number 176...
Jonathon Drench
and Emily Waters.
Les!
Here. Use this.
This is the final call...
Psst! Les!
Wayne Burns and Vanessa Cronin!
Mr. Railings, could I have
your number, please?
Spud out, nerd!
Couple number 69...
Ken Railings and Tina Sparkle!
What are you
talking about, Dad?
I never danced at
the Pan Pacific Grand Prix.
Shut up!
Barry convinced your mother
to dance with Les instead.
- Stop it!
- What?
Don't listen to him!
It's got nothing to do
with you, Scott.
Why didn't you dance with Dad?
He wanted to dance
his silly steps.
We would have lost.
You lost anyway, Shirley.
You should've stuck by me,
for better or for worse.
I did it for you, Doug.
It cost us our dream, Shirley.
Barry convinced me there
was too much at stake.
Our dancing career
was on the line!
We would never have
been able to teach!
I couldn't throw
all that away on a dream.
We had to survive!
100...
Scott Hastings
and Elizabeth Holt.
Scott!
Scott!
This is the final call
for couple number 100...
Scott Hastings
and Elizabeth Holt.
Don't listen to him, Scott.
Get on that floor.
You can win, Scott... win!
Win, win, win!
Son, it was the dancing
that mattered.
He doesn't know
what he's talking about!
It's your day... your day!
You get out there!
We should have put that
above everything else.
We had the chance,
but we were scared!
We walked away!
We lived our lives in fear!
No!
No, Scott, no! No!
Nooo!
No!
Break out the Bollinger,
sweet chops.
Oh!
Are you sure?
We heard him.
Fran!
- Why aren't you...
- There's no time.
Do you still
want to dance with me?
Ha ha! I brought this
just in case.
Come on.
Ole!
I want a word with you.
Aw, pull yourself together.
It's not my fault
the boy chickened out.
It wouldn't have made
any difference anyway.
Out the back.
I know what's going on.
It doesn't matter what
Scott dances out there today.
You betrayed his father.
What do you expect?
But Doug wanted me
to dance with Shirley!
You told me that!
It's easy to believe
what you want to hear.
Go, Ken!
You won't get away with this!
Listen, you pathetic little fag.
You hear that?
That's the future
of dance sport...
and no one... but no one...
is going to change that!
What the...
Ohh.
Oh.
Give me that bloody thing.
No, you don't!
This is... Shit!
Cut the music.
Cut the music!
He's going
to cut the music!
Barry!
Uhh!
Get inside! Aah!
Shut the door! Lock it!
It's not working!
We have... a disqualification.
This is Barry Fife speaking.
Scott Hastings and partner...
are suspended
until further notice.
Will Scott Hastings
and partner...
please leave the floor?
This is the final warning...
for Scott Hastings and partner
to please leave the floor!
Listen to the rhythm.
Don't be scared.
No, you don't, little miss!
Shame on you, Miss Leachman.
Ohh!
Yeah!
Whoo-hoo!
Shall we dance?
Love is in the air
Everywhere I look around
Love is in the air
Every sight and every sound
And I don't know
if I'm being foolish
Don't know if I'm being wise
But it's something
that I must believe in
And it's there
when I look in your eyes
Love is in the air
In the whisper of the trees
Love is in the air
In the thunder of the seas
And I don't know
if I'm just dreamin'
Don't know if I feel safe
But it's something
that I must believe in
And it's there
when you call out my name
Love is in the air
Love is in the air
Ohh ohh, whoa whoa whoa
Whoa whoa whoa
Ohh, love is in the air
Oh, baby
You left me standin'
in the rain
While you were gettin'
in a taxi
I was there standin'
in the rain
Whoa, babe
And then my face
was turning blue
And you were lovin' him,
and he was lovin' you
And I was comin' down
with a heavy dose of blue
Whoa, babe
Whoa, babe
You left me standin'
in the rain
Oh, babe
You left me standin'
in the rain