In 1994, Patrick Swayze and his wife, Lisa Niemi, delivered a stunning performance at the World Music Awards in Monte Carlo, captivating an audience of millions. This marked their debut dancing together on international television, and they selected the powerful ballad “All The Man That I Need” for their routine.
Renowned as one of the top male dancers in film, Patrick’s synergy with his wife, who is also his choreographer, created an unstoppable duo that showcased their remarkable talent.
Following an introduction by supermodel Claudia Schiffer, the pair graced the stage to present an unforgettable dance performance featuring Whitney Houston’s “All The Man I Need”. This tribute held particular significance, as Whitney had recently been awarded the title of Best Selling Female Pop Artist that night.
The performance occurred a few years after the premiere of Dirty Dancing, during a peak period in Patrick Swayze’s career. His charismatic presence and the captivating dance routine turned this moment into a highlight of the evening, generating considerable buzz and enthusiasm among fans.
Did you catch Whitney Houston in the audience celebrating after the performance? If you missed it, be sure to rewatch, it’s a truly special moment shared between these two icons! The clip takes on an even deeper emotional resonance following Patrick Swayze’s death in 2009. Their fluid dance moves highlight the profound bond that Patrick and Lisa shared, a love that was evident throughout their 34 years of marriage.
Lisa and Patrick first connected as teenagers when they met at Patrick’s mother’s dance school in Houston. They tied the knot in 1975, just a year after Lisa completed her training at the Houston Ballet Dance Company, and four years prior to Patrick’s film debut in Skatetown, USA.
Throughout the 1970s, they chased their dance dreams in New York City. In 2003, Lisa took on multiple roles as she wrote, directed, and starred in One Last Dance, a film that reflected their experiences and challenges as dancers.
Although Lisa didn’t participate in Dirty Dancing, Patrick composed the song “She’s Like The Wind” in her honor, expressing how fortunate he felt to have such a remarkable partner by his side. Reflecting on their relationship, he once remarked: “I felt incredibly fortunate to have a woman who believes I’m the best thing ever”.
Mom Leaves Note On “Disrespectful” Son’s Door, And Now It’s Going Viral
Being a parent to a cocky, disrespectful teenager is far from easy, and different parents have different approaches to getting their children to behave.
One mom, Heidi Johnson, wrote a handwritten letter to her son, Aaron, and shared it on Facebook. She didn’t intend for the post to go viral. She didn’t even intend to make the post public. It was supposed to just be for friends to see, but she does not regret her post or the fact that it’s public.
In the letter to her 13-year-old son, Johnson reprimanded her son treating her like a “roommate.” She went on to give him an itemized bill for rent, food, etc that totaled over $700. If he was going to treat her like a roommate instead of his mom, she would do the same.
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