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About Dirty Dancing

In 1987 the public was amazed with the release of Dirty Dancing. But one cannot say that just the public was amazed because the creators of the film were just as surprised by the response of the public. Dirty Dancing was a low budget film that was supposed to spend the weekend in theatres before being released on video immediately. Instead by 2007 it has grossed $300 million in sales. Critics have described the finale as “the most goosebump- inducing dance scene in movie history.” The simple fact is the movie was and is a hit. Nothing, not even High School Musical can reach this movies caliber. Patrick Swayze starred as Johnny Castel a misunderstood dance instructor who fell in love with Baby (Jennifer Grey) as he taught her to dance. The movie is not the only hit. It was a breakthrough role for Swayze and the album is also a top hit. The film was such a success that in 2004 Hollywood tried again with Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights, though it was not the same hit.

Dressing up as Dirty Dancing

Dirty Dancing was set in the 1950’s where debutantes did not associate with the help, nor fall in love with them. To dress up as Dirty Dancing you will need the Johnny Castle and Baby look. The most popular costume is from the end scene where character Johnny Castle is dressed in tight black pants, a black short sleeve dress shirt with collar open halfway down his chest. You would also need dance shoes for the feet. For Baby you would need a knee length dress, with spaghetti straps. The dress should be layered, with a tight bodice. The color of the dress is a light pink. Do not forget the {50’s hair} or the high heel shoes for Baby.