"Dirty Dancing" is a 1987 romantic drama that follows the story of Frances "Baby" Houseman, a young woman spending the summer of 1963 with her affluent family at a resort in the Catskills. Baby is intelligent, idealistic, and eager for new experiences. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she becomes enchanted by the resort's vibrant dance scene and meets Johnny Castle, a skilled and charismatic dance instructor from a working-class background. Despite their different upbringings and social status, Baby and Johnny's connection deepens as they train for a major dance performance after Johnny's dance partner becomes unable to perform.
As Baby and Johnny navigate their growing affection for one another, they face various obstacles, including disapproval from Baby’s father and the resort's strict social norms. The film addresses themes of class conflict, personal growth, and breaking free from societal expectations. Highlighted by electrifying dance sequences and a now-iconic soundtrack, including the hit song “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life,” Dirty Dancing culminates in an unforgettable final performance that symbolizes freedom, love, and defiance against conformity.
