Dirty Dancing

A sheltered, curious teenager who grows into someone willing to challenge expectations. She defies her father's authority, discovers love, and learns to trust her own judgment through dancing with Johnny. Her choices test family bonds and social boundaries, revealing resilience and agency.

A skilled, principled dance instructor who resists class prejudice. He forms a deep bond with Baby that changes both of them, showing courage and responsibility in the face of social pressure. Johnny's pride and kindness drive him to protect those he cares for, even at personal cost.

Baby's father, a cardiologist who initially distrusts the staff and Johnny. He embodies traditional values and professional pride, but his perspective shifts as he witnesses Baby's growth and the positive impact of Johnny's influence.

Johnny's dance partner who is pregnant by Robbie. Her situation drives the abortion subplot and influences Baby's decisions. Penny's resilience and dignity emerge as she navigates stigma and hardship in the resort world.

The resort's wary owner and Baby's father's friend. He embodies sarcasm and clashes with the staff, representing a rigid social order that Baby and Johnny challenge through their relationship.

A womanizing waiter who impregnates Penny and pursues Lisa. His privilege and self-interest complicate Baby's romance and fuel consequences for his actions.

Baby's older sister, who becomes part of the social games at Kellerman's. Her presence highlights family dynamics, peer pressure, and the allure of the guests' world during the summer.

An adulterous guest who, after a dispute with Johnny, attempts revenge by accusing him of stealing her husband's wallet. Her schemes reflect envy and how gossip can influence events at the resort.

Johnny's kindhearted cousin who introduces Baby to the secret staff party and supports her early connection with Johnny. He serves as a bridge between the workers and Baby's world.