BEAUTY AND THE BEAST represented a major milestone for Walt Disney Feature Animation upon its release in 1991. With a beloved fairytale as their inspiration, Disney artists built upon everything they had learned on THE LITTLE MERMAID and the resulting film proved Disney's animation renaissance was in full bloom. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST transcended its medium - it was a magical and enduring romantic adventure that critics and audiences alike regarded as one of the best films of the year, animated or not. It also became the first and only animated film ever to be nominated for the Best Picture Academy Award® - and picked up Oscars® for Best Score and Best Original Song along the way.
Its the summer of 1963 and Baby is stuck at the Catskills with her parents. Attempting to make the best of the situation, Baby attends the organized classes on merengue dancing and wig demonstration. Suddenly, all of that changes when she meets Johnny Castle, the resort's dance instructor. With Johnny, Baby learns the steps to a new dance, a dirty dance, that allows her to discover new strengths and new talents in order to define her place in a rapidly changing world. Under the influence of Rhythm and Blues, Baby can now express herself and her love for Johnny.
