Synopsis
Expecting the usual tedium that accompanies a summer in the Catskills with her family, 17-year-old Frances 'Baby' Houseman is surprised to find herself stepping into the shoes of a professional hoofer—and unexpectedly falling in love.
Key facts
Original language
English
Awards
Amanda Award for Best Foreign Feature Film, Academy Award for Best Original Song, Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song
Setting
New York
Filming locations
North Carolina
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- RIFF (Rome International Film Festival) 2026
- National Film Preservation Board 2024 generic
- Academy Awards 1988 academy_award
- Golden Globes (USA) 1988 generic
- Independent Spirit Awards 1988 generic
Titles
| Original title | Dirty Dancing | |
| Québec French title | Danse lascive |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
