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Ballet Cat Dances Like Nobody’s Watching
Ballet Cat Dances Like Nobody’s Watching
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Ever wondered what your cat gets up to when you’re not at home? Well, wonder no more because Bored Panda is here to expose the truth about our feline friends. Far from chilling on the couch or watching birds from the window, cats are actually a lot more active when they think that humans aren’t looking. And by active we mean that they dance. Ballet, to be precise.

I know, we didn’t believe it either at first. But then we saw the photographs and now there can be no doubt. We always knew that cats were one of the animal kingdom’s more graceful creatures but this cat takes graceful to a whole new level. Look at the aplomb! Look at that allegro! And look at that Superman! Cats might hate us humans, but they clearly love their ballet

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    Greta Jaruševičiūtė

    Greta Jaruševičiūtė

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    Greta is a Photo Editor-in-Chief at Bored Panda with a BA in Communication.In 2016, she graduated from Digital Advertising courses where she had an opportunity to meet and learn from industry professionals. In the same year, she started working at Bored Panda as a photo editor.Greta is a coffeeholic and cannot survive a day without 5 cups of coffee... and her cute, big-eared dog.Her biggest open secret: she is a gamer with a giant gaming backlog.

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    Greta Jaruševičiūtė

    Greta Jaruševičiūtė

    Author, BoredPanda staff

    Greta is a Photo Editor-in-Chief at Bored Panda with a BA in Communication.In 2016, she graduated from Digital Advertising courses where she had an opportunity to meet and learn from industry professionals. In the same year, she started working at Bored Panda as a photo editor.Greta is a coffeeholic and cannot survive a day without 5 cups of coffee... and her cute, big-eared dog.Her biggest open secret: she is a gamer with a giant gaming backlog.

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    Camelin Drom
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    l'm gonna swing from a chandelier, a chandelieer

    Ok Ha-Neul
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so graceful. i'm human i walk on 2 feet on a daily basis...so why cant i do this????

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    Jessica Carroll
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ADOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Kristen Wright
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My cat does the same thing. He goes after the cat-toy and twists and leaps and bounds. This is my idea of it.

    Grace Barclay
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Of course s/he does, but look at the grace, and the style, and the pizzazz...big smiley for you Kristen

    Load More Replies...
    Helen Frances
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My cat sleeps when I am at home. I'm now suspicious as to what she gets up to when I'm not around.

    Laila
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awww a little ballerina cat (*.*). So cute

    AshlynTaylor
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My cat does that to when he finds a bug or something in my house he will go crazy

    Xan Dunn
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does anyone remember that animated film, "Cats Don't Dance" Moral of the story is, they DO!

    Rhon
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cats are so graceful and elegant. Beautiful!

    Patri Mei
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So cuteeeeeeee. Can dog do what?

    Melissa Apple
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can't handle the cuteness of this....

    Isabel Cohen
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what music is the ballet cat dancing to? this is really quite fascinating!

    Foo Shy Jia
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All the single ladies, (all the single ladies) All the single ladies, Now put your hands up

    Victoire
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This cat is Meow-nificent! *_*

    Mike Honcho
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

    Emmanuel Fischer
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cats are actually very capable of dancing. It's been documented historically that cats can do synchronized dancing with humans with a fine level of artistry and grace. A booked titled "Dancing With Cats" details this phenomenon: https://www.amazon.ca/Dancing-Cats-Creators-International-Seller/dp/1452128332

    Lynda West
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think there was a fly or moth buzzing around.

    Artahmiss
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is literally my favorite

    Penny Cillin
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And 3 and 2 and 1 and JAZZ PAWZ!!

    Rose Hogue
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All cats dance, some are more graceful than others. My male has the soul of a tap dancer and the female likes to waltz.

    Serina Shang
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So elegant~I need a cat hahaaaa

    Lael Frenzel
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice photo shots! That can be challenging to catch such shots..... could be fun to set this up in studio blank background and add tutu! or if time and resources permitted base it off some famous ballets... ;)

    Beatrijs Anckaert
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think she's playing with the sunlight, but in an amazing gracefull, elegant way!!! :)

    slywlf
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exquisite photography to capture these moments so perfectly! Cats can indeed be the epitome of grace (when they are not being total klutzes LOL) but these pics are a stunning tribute ;-)

    AnnieLaurie Burke
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When it comes to grace, power and sheer athleticism, we humans are definitely second-stringers!

    Stanley Yayo
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow! I am totally blowing away. This is Super Cute. A cat dancing Ballet...Wonderful!

    Susan Riley
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There should have been music playing in the background as we viewed these pics!

    JoAnne Klein
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This kitty is utterly gorgeous!

    Ciera Claire
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can't wait to see all of the photoshopped pictures people are gonna do. Love this cat :P :)

    Ciera Claire
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stoked to see all of the creative photoshop pictures people are gonna put out :P Love this cat

    Edo
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Adorable cat! i wish i have that one too...

    Ellen McKnight
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm assuming these photos are from the home security camera?

    Grace Barclay
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my god, that is all i can say.......just so omg!!!!!

    Ong Kusumawaty
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm going to teach my cat how to ballet now.

    Maheak
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The is unbelievably cute....but depresses you when you realise that you can't dance like her...nowhere as awesome as she does...(:

    Jeanette Appice Zeitz
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    they must spend all day filming this cat, we could all make a collection from our cats, if we had the patience to film them all day

    Joëlle JPa
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ohmygoodness that cat is SO PRETTY! <3

    castiel tennant
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really cute. I have a cat like that. She is dumb though if she could do that I would be so impressed

    nylon girl
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    great photoshopping. If it was 'real' would be a video instead of 'shots'

    Shulamit Tzivah
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It doesn't look photoshopped to me! And it had to be still photos to capture the different "poses," since he/she is just being a cat.

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    GroovyMutation
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    video or it didn't happen :P

    Veronica Hufana
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    So, if cats only do this when humans aren't around...Who took the pics? Still impressive. I know humans that don't move that well. ;) #JustSayin

    Camelin Drom
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    l'm gonna swing from a chandelier, a chandelieer

    Ok Ha-Neul
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so graceful. i'm human i walk on 2 feet on a daily basis...so why cant i do this????

    Load More Replies...
    Jessica Carroll
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ADOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Kristen Wright
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My cat does the same thing. He goes after the cat-toy and twists and leaps and bounds. This is my idea of it.

    Grace Barclay
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Of course s/he does, but look at the grace, and the style, and the pizzazz...big smiley for you Kristen

    Load More Replies...
    Helen Frances
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My cat sleeps when I am at home. I'm now suspicious as to what she gets up to when I'm not around.

    Laila
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awww a little ballerina cat (*.*). So cute

    AshlynTaylor
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My cat does that to when he finds a bug or something in my house he will go crazy

    Xan Dunn
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does anyone remember that animated film, "Cats Don't Dance" Moral of the story is, they DO!

    Rhon
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cats are so graceful and elegant. Beautiful!

    Patri Mei
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So cuteeeeeeee. Can dog do what?

    Melissa Apple
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can't handle the cuteness of this....

    Isabel Cohen
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what music is the ballet cat dancing to? this is really quite fascinating!

    Foo Shy Jia
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All the single ladies, (all the single ladies) All the single ladies, Now put your hands up

    Victoire
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This cat is Meow-nificent! *_*

    Mike Honcho
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

    Emmanuel Fischer
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cats are actually very capable of dancing. It's been documented historically that cats can do synchronized dancing with humans with a fine level of artistry and grace. A booked titled "Dancing With Cats" details this phenomenon: https://www.amazon.ca/Dancing-Cats-Creators-International-Seller/dp/1452128332

    Lynda West
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think there was a fly or moth buzzing around.

    Artahmiss
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is literally my favorite

    Penny Cillin
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And 3 and 2 and 1 and JAZZ PAWZ!!

    Rose Hogue
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All cats dance, some are more graceful than others. My male has the soul of a tap dancer and the female likes to waltz.

    Serina Shang
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So elegant~I need a cat hahaaaa

    Lael Frenzel
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice photo shots! That can be challenging to catch such shots..... could be fun to set this up in studio blank background and add tutu! or if time and resources permitted base it off some famous ballets... ;)

    Beatrijs Anckaert
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think she's playing with the sunlight, but in an amazing gracefull, elegant way!!! :)

    slywlf
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exquisite photography to capture these moments so perfectly! Cats can indeed be the epitome of grace (when they are not being total klutzes LOL) but these pics are a stunning tribute ;-)

    AnnieLaurie Burke
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When it comes to grace, power and sheer athleticism, we humans are definitely second-stringers!

    Stanley Yayo
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow! I am totally blowing away. This is Super Cute. A cat dancing Ballet...Wonderful!

    Susan Riley
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There should have been music playing in the background as we viewed these pics!

    JoAnne Klein
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This kitty is utterly gorgeous!

    Ciera Claire
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can't wait to see all of the photoshopped pictures people are gonna do. Love this cat :P :)

    Ciera Claire
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stoked to see all of the creative photoshop pictures people are gonna put out :P Love this cat

    Edo
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Adorable cat! i wish i have that one too...

    Ellen McKnight
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm assuming these photos are from the home security camera?

    Grace Barclay
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my god, that is all i can say.......just so omg!!!!!

    Ong Kusumawaty
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm going to teach my cat how to ballet now.

    Maheak
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The is unbelievably cute....but depresses you when you realise that you can't dance like her...nowhere as awesome as she does...(:

    Jeanette Appice Zeitz
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    they must spend all day filming this cat, we could all make a collection from our cats, if we had the patience to film them all day

    Joëlle JPa
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ohmygoodness that cat is SO PRETTY! <3

    castiel tennant
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really cute. I have a cat like that. She is dumb though if she could do that I would be so impressed

    nylon girl
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    great photoshopping. If it was 'real' would be a video instead of 'shots'

    Shulamit Tzivah
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It doesn't look photoshopped to me! And it had to be still photos to capture the different "poses," since he/she is just being a cat.

    Load More Replies...
    GroovyMutation
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    video or it didn't happen :P

    Veronica Hufana
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    So, if cats only do this when humans aren't around...Who took the pics? Still impressive. I know humans that don't move that well. ;) #JustSayin

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