Before dancing Helen and Boots do a series of mirroring exercises to specially developed feline soundscapes. They also spend time in noncontact stroking and mutual rubbing. "He rubs up against me and I rub up against him, and I feel fantastic! Don't let anyone tell you that cats rub up against you just to leave their scent on you. They do it because it builds up energy and makes them feel great and want to dance. My partner and I now regularly rub up against one another to reenergize and it's made a big difference to our relationship.

 

From the book, "Dancing With Cats"
Text by Burton Silver, photographs by Heather Busch