fishtank dance scene

Mia dance audition scene (1:43:50):

- intense focus/long shots on girl dancing/ auditioning- the spectator is in the position of man who will be watching her if she wins audition- director criticising male gaze and the way women are viewed by men. the spectator feels they are in the same position as Connor was watching Mia.
- Mia is told to take hair down which resembles Connor asking the same of her. Sexualisation of women. she is told that she looks more feminine which portrays expectations of women and the way they are presented in order to appeal to men.
- long shot of Mia being watched by judges/other girls- resembles Connor watching her- as a woman she constantly being watched and scrutinised.
- slight high angle shot looking down on Mia- presents her vulnerability and intimidation.
- as she walks out of audition the music becomes quieter- portrays her rejection/realisation of the expectations that people like Connor hold over her- also a rejection of the idea of Connor providing her with comfort and safety- Mia presented with power over her future for the first time in the film- she no longer rely's on Connor.
- high angle over the shoulder shots looking down at girls watching Mia- audience made to empathise with and align themselves with her.
- shot reverse shot of Mia of stage- close ups of her face reveal her realisation/disillusionment.
- shot of Mia walking alongside mirrors as she walks out- shows the different roles she is expected to play.