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The Waltzing Cat

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WELCOME To The Wonderful World of Cat Waltzing

Are you a cat lady who is mysteriously drawn to music in 3/4 time?

Does your cat purr every time he hears the word Vienna?

When you hear the Boston Pops break into a Strauss waltz do you have the urge to pick up your cat and sashay about the living room?

Is "The Waltzing Cat" by Leroy Anderson (see below) always first on your play list?

Then you've come to the right place. Welcome to the information page for the Society for the Preservation and Advancement of Waltzing with Cats! You'll find music, dance instruction, Official Cat Waltzing Apparel, my whimsical watercolor illustrations of some devoted Cat Waltzers, plus much, much more to enhance your Cat Waltzing experience.

Enjoy!
Susan Faye, Founder and Head Cat Waltzer of the SPAWCats

P.S. Thanks to everyone who helped to make this lens #1 in the February Fresh Squid Contest!! I appreciate all of your kind comments.

The PURR-fect Music For Cat Waltzing

"The Waltzing Cat" by Composer Leroy Anderson

This fun little waltz was the inspiration for this lens. It was written in 1950. Be sure to check out the oh-so-charming lyrics, which appear below...Singing out loud while waltzing is purely optional, but highly recommended. Your cat will adore you. Click on the arrow to play the waltz.
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Lyrics To "The Waltzing Cat"

Written by Mitchell Parish

Many people don't know that there are lyrics to this waltz, written in 1950 by Mitchell Parish:

There once was a tomcat, a wonderful tomcat,
who had all the usual faults,
But this cat was different, what made him so different
was his inclination to waltz.
Each night this feline Sir to his lady fair would purr:
(CHORUS)
I love to waltz (meow)
On a night like this with stars in the skies,
Come, let us waltz (meow)
While I look into your lovely green eyes.
I never knew what a little waltz could do,
Till the night I danced with you,
Lightly as a feather, let us pussy foot together,
I'd love to spend (meow) all my nine lives just waltzing with you.

How To Waltz

Do You or Your Cat Need to Brush Up on your Waltz Skills?

Click on the arrow and you'll be called "Twinkletoes" before you know it...
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My PURRsonal Favorite Tune For Cat Waltzing

Bink's Waltz by Scott Joplin

Most of you know Scott Joplin (1868 - 1917), black pianist and composer, as the King Of Ragtime. But did you know that he also wrote incredibly beautiful and wistful waltzes? They include: Bethena Waltz, Harmony Club Waltz , Pleasant Moments, and this one called Bink's waltz.
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Cat Waltzer of the Day

Featuring the Artwork of Susan Faye

Every neighborhood has at least one Cat Waltzer, sometimes commonly referred to as "The Neighborhood Cat Lady". Over the next year I'd like to introduce you to 365 Cat Ladies (and a few Cat Lads too!) that I have had the pleasure of painting...A new one each day! View the entire blog at: 365 Cat Ladies
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Please Sign My Dance Card

May I Have This Dance?

Please sign in and share your favorite waltz, cutest cat name, favorite Crazy Dancing Cat Lady story, or anything else you would like to share with fellow Cat Waltzers!

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Official Cat Waltzing Apparel by Susan Faye

(Formal Attire Not Required)

Look here for the PURRfect tee, tank, or sweatshirt for your favorite Tabby Tamer, Calico Collector, Persian Purrson, or Friendly Neighborhood Cat Waltzer. View the full product line here: SUSAN FAYE GIFT SHOP FOR CAT LADIES
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Shall We Trip The Light Fantastic? Meow! 

Did You Enjoy "The Waltzing Cat" by Leroy Anderson?

More Music from Leroy Anderson you might enjoy...

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Amazon MP3 Downloads for Cat Waltzing

The Purrfect Selection For Any Occasion

...give them a whirl!

Shall We Dance?

CUE THE ORCHESTRA!


All Together Now...

One...Two...Three...
One...Two...Three...
One...Two...Three...

That's PURRfect!



Read Cat Lady Rhonda's story at
365 CAT LADIES
Important!

Thank You For Your Vote Of Confidence!

My cat and I are dancing on air! Thank you to everyone who voted for this lens in the FRESH SQUID CONTEST for February and {{aw, shucks}} making THE WALTZING CAT the winner for the month! Be sure to visit and vote for this month's best new lenses!

Cat Waltzing--Give It A Whirl...

...Your Cat Will Adore You!

The Fine Print

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I live in the Great Northwest on the banks of Willamina Creek.
I have been a professional artist for most of my adult life, and my passions include Cats,Gardening,... more »

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