22 Years Ago, Patrick Swayze And His Wife Dancing Moved Millions To Tears

Jun 04, 2019

Ever since the release of Dirty Dancing, Patrick Swayze has been associated with dancing. Something about his image became cemented in this art form after the raging success of the iconic movie. In addition to his prowess as an actor, Swayze proved that his skills also translated into the world of dance. His performance in the movie was transformative, inspiring and memorable.

In 1994, Swayze would unveil his dancing skills once again at the World Music Awards. This time, the actor would perform something even more spellbinding and intimate than before. The remarkable performance is still being talked about today. It was an event that had never occurred on international television before.

With millions of international viewers, Patrick Swayze danced to the famous Whitney Houston song "All The Man That I Need". Instead of dancing with a fellow actress or dancer, Swayze performed the song with his beloved wife, Lisa Nieme. This was the first time that the couple had danced to the song together. Although Dirty Dancing had been released seven years in the past, Patrick Swayze still brought the heat. He was still a force to be reckoned with.

Fortunately, this performance in 1994 was caught on film and has since become immortalized. The performance stands as a testimony to the bond that Swayze and his wife shared as well as the actor's superior dancing abilities. Although Swayze passed away nearly a decade ago, his legacy lives on. This couple's shared love and emotions can be seen articulated through this intimate dance.

Patrick and Lisa first met in the early 1970s. Patrick's mother, a dance instructor, was offering lessons to Lisa. After several years of dating, the couple decided to get hitched and enjoyed 34 years of happy marriage together. Everybody was able to witness the sheer joy the two shared together. It's difficult to find a famous couple who shared so much intimacy and love.

When you watch the inspiring video of this 1994 performance, see if you can spot Whitney Houston in the crowd. The iconic pop star was still alive at the time of the performance. Her song provided the perfect atmosphere for the intimate dance between two passionate individuals. Towards the end of the song, Houston stands up to applaud the dancers.

Are you a 'Dirty Dancing' fan? What do you think about Swayze's performance with his wife? Let us know in the comments and be sure to pass their 'World Music Awards' dance along to your friends and family!