How is it that Aug. 21 has not yet been declared Dirty Dancing day? On this date 35 years ago, the little rom-com-musical directed by Emile Ardolino hit theaters and soon became a global sensation. The story centered on young, idealistic Baby Houseman (Jennifer Grey) and her summer romance with sexy dance instructor Johnny Castle (Patrick Swayze), and it brought us a host of memorable dance moments, from the sexy "Love Is Strange" duet to The Lift™.