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One Last Dance (2003 Film)
''One Last Dance'' is a 2003 American-Canadian romantic drama film about three dancers in New York City. The film was directed and written by Lisa Niemi, wife of actor Patrick Swayze. ''One Last Dance'' starred both Swayze and Niemi, who also jointly produced, alongside George de la Peña in a major role. It was filmed in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. ''One Last Dance'' was choreographed by Patsy Swayze, Niemi's mother-in-law A parent-in-law is a person who has a legal affinity with another by being the parent of the other's spouse. Many cultures and legal systems impose duties and responsibilities on persons connected by this relationship. A person is a child-in-la ... and the mother of Patrick Swayze. Niemi, who also wrote the script in addition to directing the film, drew its content from the real-life experiences and struggles of performing artists. Plot The story revolves around three dancers who are forced to reconcile their differences and pasts. Travis (Swayze), Chrissa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lisa Niemi
Lisa Niemi Swayze (born May 26, 1956) is an American writer, dancer, choreographer, actress, and director. She is the widow of actor and dancer Patrick Swayze. Early life Lisa Anne Haapaniemi was born in Houston, Texas, the only daughter of six children born to Edmond, a Red Cross worker, and Karin Haapaniemi, a registered nurse. Niemi has said her father and her mother's professions were her inspiration and encouragement. She is of Finnish ancestry. She graduated from the Houston Ballet Dance Company in 1974. She shortened her surname from Haapaniemi to Niemi in 1977 for her theatre stage name. The Finnish family name translates to "Aspen peninsula". Career In the 1970s, Niemi and her husband pursued dance careers in New York City. Films Lisa Niemi Swayze wrote, directed and starred in the 2003 film '' One Last Dance'' alongside her husband. ''One Last Dance'' was based on ''Without a Word'', a successful play written 18 years before which had won six Drama Critics Awards. N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |