Based on an original story by Eleanor Bergstein, the plot centers around young women from past decades who are introduced to dancing by experienced males, with the pair becoming romantically involved.

Discovering dance lessons being led by a slightly older Johnny Castle, she quickly finds that her affect for him surpasses her interest in the aerobic sport.

[2][3][20][21][22] In 1958, an American high school student named Katey Miller moves with her parents and younger sister to Cuba during the Cuban Revolution.

She discovers the activity is her passion, and as the relationship grows more serious, Fidel Castro is named as Prime Minister of the country and quickly rises in power as dictator.

Though her parents initially disapproved of their romantic relations, they notify Katey of their plans to flee Cuba and escape the totalitarian leadership emerging.

[27] In September 2021, Grey expressed her excitement for the project while stating that the creatives involved are working hard to get it right for the fans, while paying respects to Swayze who passed in 2009.

The filmmaker acknowledged that they are working closely with Patrick Swayze's estate, to incorporate plot elements that reference his character from the first film, Johnny Castle.

[32] In January 2023, Grey stated that there are intentionally no updates regarding the project, as the creatives involved are working hard to make the movie "perfect" before it goes into principal photography.

[35][34] Released fourteen months after the 1987 feature film, the television series adaptation was developed by in collaboration by Robert Rabinowitz and Barra Grant with executive producer Steve Tisch, with Kenny Ortega returning as choreographer from the movie.

[15][36] Hosted by Cris Judd, the reality competition series featured amateur young women, who were paired with professional male dancers.

Created by Lionsgate Entertainment and Sony Channel, the series was released on WEtv with Judd and Eddie Garcia served as choreographers for the dance routines.

[42][43][44] Directed by James Collins, the series was developed by Eureka Productions; presented and choreographed by Todd McKenney and Kym Herjavec, the show debuted in September 2019 on Seven Network and lasted until October of the same year.

[43] Created and helmed by Dan Martin, the series was released on Fox Broadcasting Company with Stephen "tWitch" Boss serving as the host of the show.

[42][45] Created by Genna Gibson, Phil Harris, and Karl Warner based on the Australian show that preceded it; Leigh Francis (as his fictional character "Keith Lemon") and Ashley Roberts served as co-hosts while Jordan Darrell was the series choreographer.

[47] The television movie adaptation was met with unanimous negative reception, with criticism towards the acting, the running time, changes to the original film, and the choreography among various other aspects.

Developed as a joint-venture between Lions Gate Entertainment and Magic Hour Productions, the original movie's screenwriter Eleanor Bergstein being commissioned to join the project as playwright.

During the summertime, the surrounding areas hold Dirty Dancing themed events, with large numbers of tourist fans planning vacations to this location year-round and especially during this time.