While spending her summer at a resort with her family, Baby meets Johnny Castle, dance instructor by day/dirty dancer by night. When Castle's partner undergoes an abortion, Baby steps in her place, behind her father's back, learning the routine and falling for Johnny along the way. As the end of summer nears, Baby and Castle are forced to reflect on their intentions, and the opinion of Baby's father.

The cast includes: Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey, Jack Weston, Cynthia Rhodes, Jerry Orbach, Kelly Bishop, Jane Brucker, and Lonny Price.

Directed by: Emile Ardolino.