20 Greatest Dance Scenes In Movie History

In this quintessential coming of age story, Frances “Baby” Houseman goes to a seemingly average family vacation, unknowing that this will be the one that changes her life. Unexpectedly, she finds herself being taught dance by the camp’s main instructor, Johnny Castle, in order to cover up his dance partner's secret abortion. The romance between them develops as they eventually consummate their love. But after being found out, Johnny is fired and must depart from Baby.

The sorrow of their story is what makes the final ending so much greater. Everything about it is perfect, right from Johnny’s famous “Nobody puts Baby in a corner” line to the heart-stopping lift. The last dance of the season is a testament of their love as well as Baby’s transformation into womanhood. As actress Jennifer Grey was literally learning to dance during production, it’s made all the more impressive how fluid and graceful her movements are with Patrick Swayze.

But the conclusion is even more impactful because it demonstrates the power of dance and how much glee it can bring. By the end, the audience are on their feet and every single one of them come together in unity to dance – everyone’s performance levels may vary but they are all enjoying themselves regardless, proving that dance is truly the universal language.