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This “Dancing” Cat From Japan Has Some Serious Moves

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The internet belongs to cats. That is the undeniable truth that is proven by millions upon millions of cat pictures, videos, memes, and gifs. And while some say that Instagram belongs to influencers of one type or another, we'd argue differently. The feline influence is taking over the social media site with cats taking up the roles of travelers and adventurers.

One of the kitties who's taking Instagram by storm is Chaco, a 3-year-old cat from Japan. His unique niche? Photos of various poses where he looks like he's dancing! From gracefully flying mid-air like a ballet dancer, to spinning on the ground like a true breakdancer, Chaco's arsenal of moves is one to be admired. And people do admire them as the kitty's Instagram page has over 20k followers.

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Raine Soo 5 years ago

Chaco is a break dancing kitty!

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ispeak catanese 5 years ago

How is this house so clean and the curtains intact??

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"Wakaponsan" is an Instagram account that features beautiful and playful felines, the dancing boy Chaco and his "sister" Suzuka. Titled as "ninja cat", Chaco comes from "Animal Aid", a cat cafe in Ageo City where various rescue cats seek foster care. According to petomorrow, the owner adopted Chaco after spotting him in the cafe while donating food.

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Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 5 years ago

If Chaco isn't on the next season of Dancing with the Stars, I'm going to freak.

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Holli Burman 5 years ago

How is this possible?!

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"I remember a sad expression," the owner told Bored Panda while recalling how he first met Chaco at the rescue cat cafe. He went on to describe that he noticed Chaco withdrawing from other cats and after observing the cat for a bit, decided that he's going to provide the animal with a new, warm home.

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Snorx 5 years ago

It looks like the tail is holding it up

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Janine B. 5 years ago

Free hugs!!!!!

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After coming to live with Suzuka, Chaco became much more active and kind. The owner revealed that Chaco is very well-behaved and always waits his turn. However, even if the kitty does something naughty, the owner reveals that you can't stay mad at him for too long. "You will not get angry if [he's] mischievous," he added.

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Jodie Johnson 5 years ago

Get your ya-ya's out

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Holli Burman 5 years ago

I believe I can fly....!

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As for how the family decided to take "dancing" photos of Chaco, the owner reveals that at first it was completely accidental. "When [Chaco] was playing with toys, he jumped very well, when I took a photo, I got a very interesting photo," the man revealed. "Funny pictures are not something you can aim for," he added.

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The owner also revealed that he takes around a thousand photos of Chaco during one session. "The toys get bored quickly, so I use various new ones," he added. The man also explained that he usually hides the toy away with a cushion to create the perfect shot.

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Loki Laufeyson 5 years ago

Tigger!

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Bec Snyder 5 years ago

Those eyes!

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Miss Cris 5 years ago

Michael Jackson's Thriller

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Martata 5 years ago

Superkitty, to the rescue!

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Miss Cris 5 years ago

Carmen

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Karen Lees 5 years ago

Awesome expressions

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IMI 5 years ago

I've got it.......

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Jo Johannsen 5 years ago

Crouching Kitten, Hidden Dragon

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Bec Snyder 5 years ago

Supercat!

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Lesley Langlois 5 years ago

Concerto in b minor...

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Hafida 5 years ago

Get him to the olympics

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PjandBolt 5 years ago

BOI

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Miss Cris 5 years ago

Me at the disco

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Sarah Brinsfield 5 years ago

Great shot!

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Miss Cris 5 years ago

Answering like in contemoranean theatre

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Miss Cris 5 years ago

His friend is the one that only drinks next to the bar, at the club.

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IMI 5 years ago

Gotta Pee!

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Vex Boxx 5 years ago

Jazz-paw!

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Welgaia 5 years ago

The floor is lava

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Piper Perez 5 years ago

hover cat

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IMI 5 years ago

Ninja Kick!

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ispeak catanese 5 years ago

Bravo Maestro!

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Helen Haley 5 years ago

Fame! I'm gonna live forever I'm gonna learn how to fly, high......

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Jodie Johnson 5 years ago

en pointe

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Yehudit Hannah Cohn 5 years ago

This is a duplicate entry.

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IMI 5 years ago

Did someone say SPIDER?

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Lesley Langlois 5 years ago

Playing the harp.

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Whatever... 5 years ago

Pinky toes!

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Rosa Rose 5 years ago

Batcat

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Miss Cris 5 years ago (edited)

Arriving slighty drunk, in silence, late at home, after a big party and thinking his mate is sleeping.

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Miss Cris 5 years ago

Kame hamehaaaa

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Miss Cris 5 years ago

Flying cat

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IMI 5 years ago

You're Mine Now!

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Moses Brown 2 years ago

Scared by his own fart

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desert29rat 5 years ago

Catch me!

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Ellis Pascual 5 years ago

This kitty looks like s/he graduated from a famous dance school!!!

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Jodie Johnson 5 years ago

The ice tea plunge

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Helen Haley 5 years ago

Scrolled past kinda fast, thought 'wow, cats pole dancing, now that's impressive'. Had to come back and see it was the side of a cabinet.

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IMI 5 years ago

I've GOT you, my pretty.

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IMI 5 years ago (edited)

Tip-toe thru the Tulips...

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IMI 5 years ago

Tripping over my tail again

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FloC 5 years ago

Turn the fan down !

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IMI 5 years ago

GOT IT!

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Jo PP87 5 years ago (edited)

Reminds me of Aristocats

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Ellis Pascual 5 years ago

All the "dancing" positions of this kitty are medal winners. Is the owner aware of the cat's capability?

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HC 5 years ago

Time out.

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Lesley Langlois 5 years ago

Invisible hammock.

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ItisUpto AllofUs 3 years ago

"Are you really gonna bring that up now?" 🙀

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elfin 5 years ago

He's going to kill his own shadow.

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Naomi Cline 5 years ago

The matrix kitty

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ItisUpto AllofUs 3 years ago

You're tail is mine 🐀 #Mewow Final Score: 10 (on every extraordinary cat maneuver)

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Daniela-Iulia Balaciu 5 years ago

They forget the tutu

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Jodie Johnson 5 years ago

'Cause this is thriller, thriller night

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Welgaia 5 years ago

I whip my hair back and forth

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desert29rat 5 years ago

"Honey, get the big net! The cat's floating up to the ceiling again!"

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ItisUpto AllofUs 3 years ago

"I'm jonsin' here for just one mouse... Please bring me some mice!" 😂

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HC 5 years ago

Fluffy tail.

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Gary Geracci 1 month ago

What's with this new AirBed? I can't see it!

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Helen Haley 5 years ago

That cat is about to do a cartwheel

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IMI 5 years ago

Give me THAT!

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ItisUpto AllofUs 3 years ago

"Come at me 😼"

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MCathenaE 5 years ago

Jazzhands!

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Naomi Cline 5 years ago

Going for the slam dunk?

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DEJANAE MOTLEY 5 years ago

eheh

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As a writer and image editor for Bored Panda, Giedrė crafts posts on many different topics to push them to their potential. She's also glad that her Bachelor’s degree in English Philology didn’t go to waste (although collecting dust in the attic could also be considered an achievement of aesthetic value!) Giedrė is an avid fan of cats, photography, and mysteries, and a keen observer of the Internet culture which is what she is most excited to write about. Since she's embarked on her journalistic endeavor, Giedrė has over 600 articles under her belt and hopes for twice as much (fingers crossed - half of them are about cats).

As a writer and image editor for Bored Panda, Giedrė crafts posts on many different topics to push them to their potential. She's also glad that her Bachelor’s degree in English Philology didn’t go to waste (although collecting dust in the attic could also be considered an achievement of aesthetic value!) Giedrė is an avid fan of cats, photography, and mysteries, and a keen observer of the Internet culture which is what she is most excited to write about. Since she's embarked on her journalistic endeavor, Giedrė has over 600 articles under her belt and hopes for twice as much (fingers crossed - half of them are about cats).

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Rachel 5 years ago

Very cute! But too many photos. Why isn't there a video instead?

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Greg Hoggarth 5 years ago

Yeah, we didn't need 86. 30 would be enough to get the idea.

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Kenny Kulbiski 5 years ago

I don't think I like this. I think someone is dropping this cat and taking pictures of the landing. A video would prove me wrong.

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Gissel Escudero 5 years ago

I'd like to see a video too, yet there's a cat toy in many of the pictures. My own cat twists himself like that when he's playing, changing direction in the middle of a jump. And he can jump quite high, even though he's a heavy guy (I mean big, not fat).

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FloC 5 years ago

Great photos ! It's funny to see the quiet one in the background.

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Rachel 5 years ago

Very cute! But too many photos. Why isn't there a video instead?

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Greg Hoggarth 5 years ago

Yeah, we didn't need 86. 30 would be enough to get the idea.

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Kenny Kulbiski 5 years ago

I don't think I like this. I think someone is dropping this cat and taking pictures of the landing. A video would prove me wrong.

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Gissel Escudero 5 years ago

I'd like to see a video too, yet there's a cat toy in many of the pictures. My own cat twists himself like that when he's playing, changing direction in the middle of a jump. And he can jump quite high, even though he's a heavy guy (I mean big, not fat).

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FloC 5 years ago

Great photos ! It's funny to see the quiet one in the background.

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