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CHERCHET!DIRTY DANCING AU BASIC LORE

- Sherri “Cherry” Valance as Frances “Baby” Houseman.

Cherry’s parents are wealthy, having much more money than a family of four genuinely needs. Her father is a well-renowned law firm owner whose name is constantly on other’s tongues. Her mother, on the other hand, works part-time as a public attorney. Every summer they stay at the Sheldon’s Resort — the owner is one of Mr. Valance’s business partners which is the reason they always specifically go there. She is the baby of the family, Richie (older brother), being five and a half years older. Gets upset with how she’s constantly being babied, even if she knows the offender does not mean any harm. Completely against the idea of being married to Bob and avoided her parents for a while when they first told her their “plans.”

- Chet Baker as Johnny Castle.

Youngest of five siblings and he originally was not even interested in dancing. However, as a teenager,he did take gymnastics for a few summers and excelled at bar — which is where he gained and maintained most of his upper body/core strength. Barbie, his sister, attended dance classes. She would “force” him into spotting her as she spun and leaped, using her brother to practice lifts or any choreography she was given. Instantaneously he ended up with more dance knowledge and experience than expected. When Sheldon’s announced they were looking for decent dance instructors, he immediately jumped on it — not expecting to actually land the position. With Bev’s guide, he hastily caught a good grasp of the art form and now finds joy in it, mainly when dancing with her.

- Beverly Jittney-Bush as Penny Johnson.

Met Chet through the resort and is currently the female dance instructor. She has taken classes for dance ever since she was three, technique and skills well rehearsed in all styles. Originally disliked Chet when he was first hired because he was only decent at dance — not perfect like she was. His meek knowledge of the art was not up to par with her talent. Both have grown over the years, with Beverly teaching Chet after hours in the dance studio until he perfected his craft. They keep the guests entertained and by doing that, formed a sibling-like relationship — bantering just like a brother and his sister would.

- Bob Sheldon as Neil Kellerman.

The son of Frank and Venetta Sheldon. His parents own “Sheldon’s Resort,” also frequently called “Sheldon’s.” His future has already been predicted for him: become the owner of the resort, continue on the legacy, and marry Cherry Valance. Well — at least that is what their parents want. The pair dated earlier on in life before realizing they just were not right for each other. Bob was too hard-headed for her and Cherry, too adamant for him. Neither of them desires this outcome, but their relationship as friends has grown through their forced proximity — putting on a “performance” for their parents.

- Marcia Meyrink as Lisa Houseman, Baby’s sister.

However in this case we are just going to make her Cherry’s best friend who goes on vacations with the Valance family. The two have known each other since childhood, hence why they are so close. Their parents swear they could communicate telepathically due to how close they are — always attached at the hip. The only one who really knows about the drama going on in Cherry’s family as she is always involved with them.

- Terrance “Trip” Dipp as Billy Kostecki, Johnny’s cousin. (the watermelon guy if that’s easier to remember).

I was planning on choosing Brill, because I think or at least in my head Chet is closer with Brill. Instead, I chose Trip because I wanted to push the Cherry and Trip friend agenda… Not related to Chet at all so scratch that plot line from Dirty Dancing. They became friends through working at the resort and hanging out in the staff area after hours.

how do we feel about this gang… also @chetbakr for the chet lore ly gang 🫡 maybe going to add more chars depending on how this au turns out