I know that this is kind of out there, but would anybody be interested in a Dirty Dancing PSL using the original characters? If icons are a problem, I'd be happy to make you some! Or if you really wanted new PBs for some reason, I'd be willing to consider it, but they'd really have to look the part (and meet the same physical description). Regardless, I definitely want to keep the names and personalities intact.
As far as the storyline itself goes, I was thinking that it might be interesting to put them in a different setting and/or era, and let them meet under different circumstances. He would still be a dancer and there would still be lessons involved at some point, but beyond that, everything is completely up for brainstorming!
Alternatively, we could start from the end of the movie, or we could a "what if" AU where we diverge from the plot midway through the film by changing a key event. I'd especially love something that ends up with them running away together against her parents' wishes, and all of the trouble that would bring.
I'd be happy to play either character (and in multiple lines, if more than one person is interested), but I'd prefer do this through threading. Please comment if you're interested!