We don t know what the effects of dancing are on cats because afterwards they show to particular change in behavior. One cat dancer suggested it s almost as if they re on an unconscious channel for some unseen power as they dance. Many dancers in the book are in costume. They get more into the role for the book by dressing up. I ve never heard of a cat being trodden on.
Cats seem just to quick for that.
Cat dancer practice purring as a way of calming themselves and communicating with their cats. Be purring they are able to gently vibrate the whole of their head and that, they say, is like a very profound meditation. The reason we like standing under a shower is because of the way the water vibrates on the top of our skulls, just like what happens when we purr. Of course, cats relate to music. David Parsons says, It s possible for the cat, not only to move in time with the rhythm or beat but actually to enjoy the activity.