I could not be the creator of a blog without posting about one of the most brilliant ( and dare I say influential?) films of my life.

Dirty Dancing.

At the tender age of just 9 years old Patrick Swayze officially became my first crush and dancing became my life – over a decade of lessons, exams, sequins, competitions and blue eyeshadow.

I wanted to be Baby Houseman.

I wanted to jump in a river and do “the lift”.

I wanted someone to come over to my table and say “Nobody puts Charlotte in a corner”

Hey – I wouldn’t even have minded carrying a few watermelons if it meant finally getting my opportunity to shake my stuff with Johnny Castle.

I must have watched that movie and played the soundtrack a hundred thousand times.

And still even now – I never tire of it.

So when I heard about the tragic and terribly sad passing of such a great man I was needless to say – gutted.

Mr Swayze was not only a talented actor and out of this world dancer but he also had a famously long and happy marriage, something the RMW team and I’m sure our readers ALL aspire to.

I thought I would share a few iconic film scenes with you – just because I think there will be lots of people out there who loved the film and the man just as much as me.

Maybe even more so.

Patrick Swayze – we salute you.

Charlotte xxxx

P.S If your day is dull indulge yourself in a bit of DD magic here, will put a big fat smile on your face. Promise.

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