The 'Dirty Dancing' Movie Actually Inspired Star Colt Prattes To Become A Dancer

The 'Dirty Dancing' Movie Actually Inspired Star Colt Prattes To Become A Dancer

Colt Prattes is a really talented dancer — and we’ll all get to see his moves in the Dirty Dancing TV special event in May on ABC.

But just what inspired Colt, who plays Johnny, to start dancing in the first place? The movie!

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Colt Prattes

“Growing up I watched this movie almost every weekend,” he admitted on Instagram recently. “It inspired me to start dancing and still inspires me every time I see it.”

Colt added, “Beyond honored to be a part of this.”

Check out all the pics of Colt in our gallery below!

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