You may not be aware, but New Orleans is renowned for its reputation as a party city! The city boasts one of the most unique cultures in the country, with its spectacular performances, music, and dancing. If you travel to New Orleans, chances are high that you’ll find yourself dancing at some point.
In New Orleans, dancing is an integral part of the city’s celebrations, be it on the streets, in a bar or a club. People can be seen dancing at almost any time of the day or night. Even the uniformed police officers can demonstrate their impressive skills with their quick-stepping feet, as seen in a delightful video. The amusing part is that instead of human feet, these officers have hooves!
It’s hard to imagine the horse dancing in perfect rhythm without seeing it on camera. Dancing requires a good beat, and as the horse and rider approach, we hear the fast and rhythmic beat of the steel drums being played. However, as you get closer, you might expect the police to intervene and shut down the celebration of the musicians and dancers.
As the music reaches its peak, the horse and the rider approach the lively crowd, and the upbeat tempo of the steel drums and swinging horns can be heard. In the video, the horse starts dancing to the rhythm without any hesitation, and it’s hard not to be drawn in and want to move to the beat as well. It’s unclear whether the officer is actively encouraging the horse to dance or if the horse is doing it on its own accord, but the officer seems to be letting the horse enjoy the moment without interfering.
After the horse danced to the beat, it twirls around and returns for an encore, signaling that it isn’t finished dancing yet. It skips and hops to the side with each move, giving the impression that it may have received dance training in addition to police training. When the horse bows at the end of its performance, the crowd erupts in applause and cheers, showing their admiration for the horse’s impressive skills.
But just when you thought the show was over, the horse had one more surprise in store. As the horse and its rider prepared to leave, they turned around and gracefully pranced backwards to the rhythm of the drums. Be sure to check out the video for yourself and share it with your friends and family on social media. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this impressive display of dancing talent from a police horse!