Dirty Dancing is a passionate and erotic love story set in the summer of 1963. At Kellerman's holiday camp, Baby Houseman, the idealistic teenager, and Johnny Castle, the handsome dance instructor, meet and fall in love. Dancing unites them. Accompanied by the hit songs of the time, they dance to the beat of their hearts. The film was the runaway success of the late 80s and has become a cult film commanding a worldwide following. This book retells the sensual story with over 150 original pictures. It also provides detailed information about the historical background, the music, the characters and the stars of the film...Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey and Cynthia Rhodes.