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How to Do the Hamster Dance

If you have ever wanted to dance like a hamster, it's perfectly understandable. The adorable animated online creatures created by Deidre LaCarte in 1997 are irresistible. So grab some comfortable shoes and do the Hamster Dance.

Things You'll Need

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Nonrestrictive clothing
  • Fuzzy tail (optional)
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Instructions

    • 1

      Start the Hamster Dance with your feet about a shoulder's width apart and your hands by your sides.

    • 2

      Take two steps forward beginning with your right foot and throw up your left hand and then your right.

    • 3

      Turn around and take a bow. Shake your rear end for good measure, with your hands at your sides.

    • 4

      Take two steps forward toward the wall and throw up your left hand and then your right.

    • 5

      Jump up into the air, throw up your hands and shout, "Hey! Hey!"

    • 6

      Turn around to face the center of the room. Grab your friends and ask them to dance the Hamster Dance with you.

    • 7

      Remember the words and sing them as you dance. They are as follows: "Take two steps forward. Hands up! Take a little bow. Take two steps back [toward the wall]. Hands up! Jump and shout. 'Hey! Hey!' Grab your friends, and take a chance. Everybody--Hamster Dance! 'Hey!'" Repeat ad nauseam.

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