But lead stars Michael O'Reilly as Johnny Castle and-000000-0 Kira Malou as Frances 'Baby' Houseman are keen to show they're ready to have the time of their life in the resort and have been enjoying some of the famous sights and using the time to put in some practice for that famous lift.
Take a look at the cast in action.....
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Cast give shoppers a taste of the show in front of surprised shoppers.
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Cast put on a show in St John's Square
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Kira and Michael are joined by the cast and band in St John's Square
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The cast are ready to take back the stage at the Opera House
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Michael O Reilly leads the masterclass in Blackpool town centre
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Dirty Dancing the classic story showing at Blackpool Opera House