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“A person who can connect with their partner, another human being who can connect with their soul − it's not just learning steps, it's about expressing something. I've found in dancing all my life that I can release something as a dancer that I can't in any other way.”

Quote by Patrick Swayze

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Patrick Swayze was an American actor known for his roles in films such as 'Ghost' and 'Dirty Dancing'. Born on August 18, 1952, he passed away on September 14, 2009. more

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