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Dance of Destiny: A Coming-of-Age Romance in 1980s Dirty Dancing

Set against the backdrop of the 1980s, "Dirty Dancing" unfolds a timeless love story between Baby, a shy and privileged girl, and Johnny, a street-smart dance instructor. During their reunion at a pivotal coming-out party, tensions rise as Johnny confronts false accusations, testing their love. The film's intense dancing sequences highlight their personal growth and the transformative power of love. With intimate cinematography and a powerful music score, this coming-of-age tale illustrates how love can inspire change and freedom.

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Dance of Destiny: A Coming-of-Age Romance in 1980s Dirty Dancing

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  1. Film notes • Type: 1950s Romeo & Juliet +coming of age story • Characters: • Baby (Jennifer Grey)shy, rich, good girl; brink of womanhood • Johnny (Patrick Swayze) dance instructor; street kid; thug with a heart of gold • Scene Context: • they’ve fallen in love; Johnny’s been wrongly accused of theft and fired; this is their reunion/coming out party

  2. Dirty Dancing (1987): Final Scene

  3. Scene notes(that apply to MY scene) • Cinematography and visual style: close shots on dancers and 1st person views of partner (intimacy; world falls away), soft lighting (romantic); end lift is key • Production design, costumes: pale pink dress (BABY), Johnny in black; music parallels couple’s feelings • Narrative: very little; they speak through actions (dancing); this is the finale, so there is the sense they’ve come full circle and changed together. • Acting, dialogue, and movement: dancing shows the relationship and is a comparison (Baby before and now) • Genre (romance, romantic comedy, suspense-thriller, tragedy, comedy, action, etc):dance/romance • Connections: love changing people, inspiring them/setting them free to be themselves

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