The Dance knows no Class-Distinctions, it's for Everyone!

Rating: Null/10 (10 October 2004)

This film has much more to offer than what the title suggests. It is a social commentary about early 1960s middle class "snobs" who would visit resorts run by shrewd business men, where all of the "help" is there to entertain and amuse the spoiled brats from the city.
Johnny (very credibly played by Patrick Swayzee) is the 20-something veteran to this "scene", the leader of a pack of singers & dancers at this "posh" resort. Enter another batch of "money folk", eager to have fun for a Summer Holiday. Everything would be as usual, only this year there are complications. The seemingly spoiled daughter of a Jewish doctor "Baby" (played by the newly discovered Jennifer Gray who was introduced the previous year in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off") and Johnny seem to be more than "dance partners". Unaware of the difficulties a relationship "between 2 different social classes" would bring, the couple continue seeing each other.
There are a few "formula" situations built in to give a hint of a story line. The incredible sound track includes many big hits from the 60s (most noteworthy "Hey! Baby" by Bruce Channel and "Love Is Strange" by Mickey & Sylvia), as well as original music sung by Patrick Swayzee ("She's Like The Wind") and the Oscar Winner by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes ("I've Had The Time Of My Life").
This was a surprise hit (like "La Bamba" was the year before), but all of the praise was justified. Although not quite 5-star material, I find this film very entertaining, especially due to its timeless message. No matter what, we will always have the memories of fantastic dancing!