Believe it or not, it has been 32 years since Patrick Swayze uttered those famous words, “Nobody puts Baby in a corner”, in the iconic film Dirty Dancing. And now, eight Australian celebrities travel to the US location of the hit film to relive some of its most memorable moments and learn that famous final dance scene – lift and all. Here’s everything you need to know…
WHAT IT’S ABOUT
Ten years after Patrick Swayze’s death from pancreatic cancer, The Real Dirty Dancing pays homage to the actor and one of his most famous roles, Johnny Castle.
To raise awareness for pancreatic cancer research, eight celebrities travel to Dirty Dancing’s real-life location in Virginia, where they work with choreographers Todd McKenney and Kym Johnson to learn the dance moves made famous by the film.
This story is from the September 30, 2019 edition of New Idea.
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