22 Things Dirty Dancing Taught You Besides Dirty Dancing

It's been 30 years since the original Dirty Dancing movie hit theaters in 1987, but the cult classic still has plenty of staying power thanks to some quotable lines, a seriously awesome soundtrack, and some out-of-control dance scenes. Before ABC's reboot hits, we're taking a look back at the iconic movie that made people dream of a beautiful stranger who'd teach them how to dance, lift them high in the air, and stand up to anyone who tried to put them in the corner. Keep reading to relive some of the film's memorable moments and see 22 things Dirty Dancing taught you — besides, of course, dirty dancing.

01
DO accept dance invitations from hot strangers.
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DO accept dance invitations from hot strangers.

02
DON'T be afraid to whip out your dance moves anytime, anywhere.
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DON'T be afraid to whip out your dance moves anytime, anywhere.

03
DO look both ways when you attempt said dance moves.
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DO look both ways when you attempt said dance moves.

04
DON'T forget to carry the watermelon.
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DON'T forget to carry the watermelon.

05
DO remember that practice makes perfect.
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DO remember that practice makes perfect.

06
DON'T hesitate to put your trust in other people.
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DON'T hesitate to put your trust in other people.

08
DON'T hold back when you play the air guitar.
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DON'T hold back when you play the air guitar.

09
DO hold on to the ones you love.
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DO hold on to the ones you love.

10
DON'T take yourself too seriously.
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DON'T take yourself too seriously.

11
DO learn how to do a sexy dip like this, because whoa.
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DO learn how to do a sexy dip like this, because whoa.

12
DON'T faint if someone this good-looking puts your hand on his heart.
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DON'T faint if someone this good-looking puts your hand on his heart.

13
DO go with that whole "safety first" thing.
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DO go with that whole "safety first" thing.

15
DO savor the moment.
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DO savor the moment.

16
DON'T even try to spin this much.
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DON'T even try to spin this much.

17
DO be impressed if someone else spins this much.
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DO be impressed if someone else spins this much.

18
DON'T forget to laugh.
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DON'T forget to laugh.

19
DO love and obsess over anyone who does this for you, ever.
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DO love and obsess over anyone who does this for you, ever.

20
DON'T try this at home.
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DON'T try this at home.

22
AND DON'T EVER, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, PUT BABY IN THE CORNER.
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AND DON'T EVER, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, PUT BABY IN THE CORNER.