Oftentimes I find myself grappling with the question, (as most people do): What is the best part of the memorable 80′s classic Dirty Dancing?
In my first installment of “Second Thoughts,” I thought I’d tackle the issue head on and showcase some of our favorite DD scenes and characters to help us find the answer to this very pressing matter.
So, is it Baby carrying a watermelon to a secret Kellerman staff summer dance party?
Is it having the coolest wise-cracking detective Lennie Briscoe from Law & Order play the perfect overprotective dad?
Is it learning what a heart actually sounds like when vocalized, from skilled and experienced dance instructor, Johnny Castle? ”Ga-gung…Ga-gung…”
Is it Lisa’s operatic voice singing her rendition of “Hula Hana of Kamana Whala Hula Bay”? (Say that 3 times fast!)
Is it Baby’s perfectly coiffed poodle hair-do? Her pale blue eyeshadow? Her natural grace and versatility in Latin dance?
Well folks, the the answer is, there is no limit to the amount of BEST parts that can be found in this timeless movie classic, and naturally it’s hard to choose.
BUT, Dirty Dancing would not be what it was unless I’m able to hear, at my discretion, the soothing croon of P-Swayz singing “She’s Like the Wind.”
It wouldn’t be the same if I couldn’t turn up the beat and exercise my right to roll around on the floor to Sylvia and Mickey’s “Love is Strange” with my very own imaginary Johnny Castle.
It would be wrong NOT to partake in any and every mountain lodge staff dance sequence that involves a mind-blowing choreographed rendition of “I’ve Had the Time of My Life.”
….Which is why I was so pumped to find the ORIGINAL DIRTY DANCING SOUNTRACK CASSETTE TAPE in MC’s home office.
The newly Official Soundtrack of Cramp My Style, everybody! Time to get our dancing shoes on!
With Peace, Love & Dancing Lifts, this is Cramp My Style’s Creative Assistant, Ashley Tavoularis, signing off!
Xoxo,
Ash
This was AWESOME! I forgot about the poodle coif and bad blue eye shadow. For me the most memorable part, memorable in a bad way, had to be when they referred to getting Penny “in trouble” and never understanding what the hell that meant and why she was six in a bed. I was in 7th grade when I saw this movie (big mistake) and the pregnancy/abortion part went completely (thankfully) over my innocent little head.
“sick in a bed” (not six!)
So true!