DIRTY DANCING FESTIVAL ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP
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FRANKE PREVITE & LISA SHERMAN, "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life"
Guest appearance Friday and Saturday It’s been 10-years since Franke was last here at the Dirty Dancing Festival and we are excited to welcome him back to the stage on Friday night to share his moments and memories of working with Patrick Swayze, with the movie Dirty Dancing, and longtime connection with PanCAN. On Saturday afternoon don’t miss Previte as he joins The Band of Oz live on stage for a special performance of his timeless songs.
An Academy award-winning composer from New Jersey who was well-known as the leader of 80’s hit-makers Franke & The Knockouts , co-wrote the iconic No. 1 hit “(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life” and the Top 5 hit “Hungry Eyes.” Previte won the Oscar and Golden Globe for “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” and earned a Grammy nomination. Previte is currently the creator and co-producer of Calling All Divas, a nationally touring new musical tale jam-packed with decades of timeless hits celebrating music, friendship and the power of sisterhood. Franke continues to raise money for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network charity in Patrick Swayze's honor through sales of his original demo recordings of “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.” Dirty Dancing Festival fans can meet and learn more from Previte on Saturday as he is appearing at the PanCAN watermelon races tent where the demos are available for purchase. Lisa Sherman will guest appear at the Dirty Dancing Festival with Franke, performing together with The Band Of Oz . Lisa will also be joining the Asheville Ballet's final dance performance and Kellerman's Talent Show. Sherman has spent 15 years professionally performing both on and off Broadway as a singer-dancer, as well as sharing theatrical stage productions at Radio City Music hall with the NYC Rockettes. She has taken to the stage at Apollo Theatre and BB King’s, plus stars in her own one-women production called “Songbird.” Lisa also created and starred in her R&B show called “The Soul Sessions” and recently joined forces with Bob Burger in his tribute to “Fleetwood Mac.” In the summer of 2014, Lisa performed with Academy Award-winner Franke Previte and the Asheville Symphony Orchestra in North Carolina in a tribute to the music of Paul McCartney. Currently Sherman is working with Previte on her innovative project, “Decades of Divas.” LEARN MORE ABOUT FRANKE & LISA |
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STACY WIDELITZ, "She's Like The Wind"
Guest appearance Friday and Saturday Composer, songwriter and longstanding friend of Patrick Swayze, Widelitz returns to the Dirty Dancing Festival to share his kinship and success story with Patrick’s fans during the special celebration on Friday evening. On Saturday morning, Stacy will perform his Billboard hit “She’s Like the Wind” live on stage with the Carolina Coast Band.
Stacy and Patrick together co-wrote the song "She's Like the Wind," and celebrated as the soundtrack album shot to #1, ultimately being certified 11-times platinum. In early 1988, the song itself hit #3 on Billboard's top-40 chart and #1 on Adult Contemporary. Currently Widelitz is enjoying his time as a photographer, capturing the emotional moments of people in black and white. Look for Stacy throughout the day on Saturday as he continues this passion capturing festival highlights from fans and reliving iconic memories from the movie. |
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HOT LAKE LURE NIGHTS
Friday, September 13th Experience what Dirty Dancing is all about; soul dancing partnered with a little mix of Latin fusion. Spartanburg’s premier instructor Natalie Foreverland joins the Dirty Dancing Festival for the first time to show you how to ballroom, East Coast swing, and Latin dance. With Foreverland Dance, fans will be reminded of the movie’s hot dance sequences portrayed by the sultry dancers in the staff quarters. Grab your partner and take part in the 30-minute sessions learning the free-form, sensuous styles of dancing the Mambo, Salsa, Bachata, Waltz and Foxtrot.
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LAKE LURE CLOGGERS
Friday, September 13th Opening the weekend festivities is Lake Lure's hometown clogging group performing the official state folk dance we have seen here for over five years at the festival. Known as the social dance of the Appalachian Mountains, these heal-to-toe-tapping ladies will create a rhythm and beat that will get you on your feet, ready to dance and cheer them along. Move to the sounds of familiar songs and watch in awe as their fancy footwork crosses the stage. Facebook@LakeLureCloggers
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Friday, September 13th
Get ready to kick off the weekend with the high-energy sounds and moves from The Extraordinaires! Formed in the spring of 2003 from a group who love The Classics/Rhythm & Blues, The Extraordinaires have put together a unique blend of music that is sure to get people out of their seats and on the dance floor. From the powerful kickin' horns to the smooth lead vocals, their performance brings down the house each time they perform on the Dirty Dancing Festival stage. Check out their Promo Video
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Saturday, September 14th
Sharing the excitement and passion of Beach, Motown, R&B, and Oldies music since 2013, this 8-piece group gets the party started. Spanning the East Coast, fans can catch Carolina Coast Band performing from the Carolinas, Myrtle Beach and Georgia to Panama City and Jacksonville, Florida. Don't miss their outstanding showmanship for the first time on stage at the Dirty Dancing Festival. Learn more
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THE ASHEVILLE BALLET
Saturday, September 14th We invite you to relive the memories of Baby’s first dance, and many others, with the return of the Asheville Ballet dancers, and Johnny look-alike lead instructor Lyle Laney. Throughout the festival day, watch and imitate dance routines to the film’s soundtrack and embrace the timeless romance and light-hearted fun as the team brings to life the choreography of Kenny Ortega for festivalgoers to reenact. Take a break in between the lessons, sit back and enjoy their professional performances for the crowd as they bring the movie to life on stage!
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Saturday, September 14th
One of the most successful groups in the Southeast, consisting of a dynamic eight-member group from Raleigh to Greenville, continues to get the very best reviews from the top people in the entertainment business. Bringing youth and a BIG new sound to the band, the lineup rocks with horns and sax, keyboards, base, guitar and drums. The Band of Oz will move and shake you as they headline the 10th annual Dirty Dancing Festival. Listen and Download Music
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