Dancing with the stars? Please. Dancing with the CATS.

Anybody watch Dancing With the Stars? I'm a newbie. It's my first year watching it and so far me likey. But of course, there is something far better than dancing with B list (who are we kidding -- D list) stars and that? Is dancing with some cats. It's just like the show except less sequins, more fur and more than 2% body fat.

Once I mentioned cat dancing and Liz asked how a person goes about making a cat dance? It's so easy and fun and anybody can do it. All you need is the following items:

• arms
• a cat
• music (optional -- a capella singing will do, or you can even hum. This one is my favorite.)

In just a few easy steps, you'll be dancing with the cats, too!

1. Pick up a cat. This may be difficult, as cats normally will run from you when they know they are about to be humiliated. They just have this instinct. To counteract this, you have to pretend like you're just picking something up from the floor. Ignore then completely, then strike

2. Sit down on a couch or chair. Cat dancing works best if you are in a seated or lounging position.

3. Place the cat in a sitting position on your lap. 

4. Grip their sweet little arms in each hand and press them gently against the sides of their torso.

5. Shake and wiggle their precious furry moneymakers. 

6. Repeat until they run away, scratch or bite you.

There are several styles of cat dancing. The first is my favorite and works with fat, docile cats. This dance is demonstrated by Cheeto, our big, fat butterball.

Notice how he's getting down old school, and also note the belly shake in the middle. I liken this dance to the too cool guy in the club who just sort of rocks his upper body while scoping out the scene. Maybe sipping on a jack and coke.

A second style is the all out jam. This is demonstrated by Pepper (song by me. It's an original called "Kitty Cat Dance Time"). This dance is known for it's wide, erratic movements and lack of rhythm. It's equivalent is the girl in the club who is just feeling the music and dancing by herself.




Do you like how the song said "put your hands in the air"? I thought that was a nice touch by the "dancing assistant" (Hubby).

Finally,we have the kitty cat raver. Again, you see the wide arm movements and high energy. Just give this big guy some glow sticks, turn on some techno and you've got yourself a party.



Like the song on this one? This was during the Final Four (obvi) and the lyrics are as follows:

Watching the Final Four
(Go BUTLER)
Watching the Final Four
(Go DUUUKE)

It's classic, really.

So now you have all the resources and skills to have your own cat dance party, y'all!

And since we're talking about cats, this blog is now a proud fan of Salt's kitty friend, Baby G!

Head over to Salt Says and bling out your blog with this sweet little guy...then make those cats DANCE.