Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights Page #3

Come on. And circle.

That's a box.

What, are you crazy?

Why should I cover for you?

You want me to tell them

what happened?

Well, hello there.

Mom!

We're just heading over

for some lemonade.

- Would you care to join us?

- No, no.

We'll take a rain check.

OK. You two have fun.

I'm gonna help Javier,

and you're gonna help me.

Your frame is really weak.

Better?

I could do without

the bruises, thanks.

I can fit another couple

between us.

It's not gonna be

a crowded club.

We've gotta sweep

across the dance floor.

OK. OK, I can sweep.

What are you doing?

Your steps are too big.

No, I'm sweeping.

How's it going with James?

I got homework to do.

You know what, sweetie?

I've been wanting to ask you

if you have any questions or...

concerns, you know,

about you and James.

It's like dancing

with my mother's ironing board.

Just close your eyes.

Why?

Just do it.

It's awkward

to talk about, but...

it's important that

you not let a boy pressure you.

And even if you have

certain feelings...

when you're with James...

feelings that you aren't

used to having...

Oh, God!

Do you have to be such a guy?

OK.

OK, I'll be the girl.

The decisions you make now,

the choices you make...

could affect your whole life.

Do you understand

what I'm saying?

You do?

I didn't want

to waste the music.

No, of course not.

What's the problem?

Why are you so afraid

to let me lead you?

I'm not.

You are. When you're ready

to say you're afraid...

Iet me know.

- Hey.

- Sorry.

No, no, no. Stay.

I'm almost done anyway.

So, what did you decide?

I entered the contest.

All right. Good for you.

So, how's it going?

Oh, great. It's going great.

Really?

No, it's not.

God, I must have been crazy

to think we could do this.

It's in two weeks...

and whenever he pushes,

I pull...

and I'm flowing,

and I'm being free...

and I'm making a circle...

and I'm not

an ironing board anymore...

and it's still not working.

And now he says,

"You're afraid."

Are you?

No.

That's too bad.

Come here un momento.

Stand right here.

Let me see your frame.

Good.

A little pressure.

So, where'd you learn this?

My parents. They were dancers.

Really?

Relax.

Yes.

Drop your arms.

Breathe.

Now just basic.

Good.

What did you mean when you said,

"That's too bad"?

If you can't move

through your fear...

and connect with yourself...

there's absolutely no way...

you're gonna connect

with your partner.

Listen to me.

I know that

it's scary as hell...

to let another person

touch that part of you.

But if you do, it's worth it.

Now forget everything

I just said and dance.

The floor is yours.

I'll see you.

OK, I am.

You're what?

Afraid.

So the movement has to be fluid

like the water.

Afro-Cuban dance,

it's the dance of slaves.

When they danced, it was

their only time to feel free.

So they could be a bird,

you know...

or do a flamenco step

and make fun of their owners.

Or just be in the sea...

instead of being stuck

on an island away from home.

It's a dance about being exactly

who you want to be...

in that moment.

It has to feel and look...

as natural as the waves.

Coming...

and going.

Coming...

We were having dinner, and

there was a knock on the door.

Suddenly two policemen

were taking my father away.

The traitor

could have been anyone.

Batista has

his spies everywhere.

That's the thing, you know?

My father never hurt anybody.

He was just a free thinker...

but someone

didn't like his thoughts.

We had a funeral,

but we never found his body.

Carlos disappeared for a while,

afraid he would be next...

and then this girl shows up

with a baby...

says it's his

and she cannot afford it...

and suddenly I'm in charge

of my whole family.

Maybe it's not

what you want for yourself...

but you are

making a difference.

There's a revolution out there,

and what am I doing?

Just painting stolen cars

and baby-sitting.

No, you're keeping

your family alive.

That's the most important

thing you could do.

If we could really

win this contest...

maybe I could bring my family

to America with us.

Your parents, they're perfect.

You see how much they want to be

in each other's arms?

For us to dance together,

I mean really dance...

that's how it has to be.

Oh, don't let us

interrupt you.

- No, we were just--

- Yeah, we saw.

Listen, we have more stuff

in the alley...

if you want to do

something useful, Javier.

I should get home.

Thanks for stopping by.

It's half an hour

before curfew.

What'd you do, join the circus?

You're gonna tell me

you were out with James?

That's what you told

your mother.

I never told her

what Susie said.

Susie was wrong.

OK.

Good night, Dad.

Hi.

How long you gonna be mad at me?

The girls here.

I told Lois that

I like "Jane Eyre"...

and she asked me

what movie she was in.

I'm really sorry

that I told on you.

And what I said about Javier,

I was wrong.

You gotta think

for yourself, Suze.

I know.

I miss you.

Well, I've been

dying to tell you.

Can you keep a secret

this time?

No.

S. Claro.

Susie, your mother and I have

some very disappointing news.

Now, I know how you love to

decorate the Christmas tree...

and sing carols

and watch home movies...

but I'm afraid tonight...

we're all gonna have

to go to the Palace.

- All of us?

- Yes, Susie, all of us.

I know it's your big night

with James...

but you think you could save

your old man one dance?

When did this happen?

Well, you know your father.

Blabs to everyone

we were dancers.

So the Phelpses invited us

to the Latin ballroom contest.

Where I hear the dancing

is supposed to be pretty good...

but your mother and I will be

looking out for mistakes.

I can't wait to see the looks

on your parents' faces.

Don't remind me.

I really should

be scolding you...

for keeping her out

till all hours.

Don't worry, ma'am. We've done

nothing you'd disapprove of.

I can promise you that.

Thank you.

Here.

You two make a very cute couple.

So many of the girls coming over

from the states these days...

get a little,

you know, wild.

You're lucky to have

such lovely daughters.

Ladies and gentlemen,

Merry Christmas!

In just a few moments...

we'll begin this evening's

special event.

So, when do we get to see

the championship dancers?

We're hardly champions.

You're just being modest.

Come on. I've never seen

you guys dance in public before.

Actually, I thought

if your husband didn't mind...

you and I might...

James...

Maybe Katey

would like to dance.

Would you like to dance?

I have to find

the ladies' room.

I'll escort you.

No, no, I'm fine.

- Where have you been?

- I'm sorry. I was--

This was a crazy idea.

No. We're gonna win.

This is the moment

you have all been waiting for...

the Latin ballroom competition!

Three talented couples

will be chosen...

to compete in the finals

on New Year's Eve.

- Que bonita.

- Gracias.

Seoritas and seores...

presenting the brightest star

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