Celebrity dance routines can be hard to top, but leave it to the internet’s favorite performers — pets — to give it a shot. When one tiny Pomeranian took inspiration from Shakira herself, what followed was equal parts adorable and iconic. A now-viral video shows the dog giving her best “Hips Don’t Lie” dance impression, and the internet is obsessed.
Pomeranian dances to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ in viral video
Mocha, a Black and Tan Pomeranian, seems to be giving Shakira a run for her money. Shared by Instagram user @mochapom, the clip opens with Mocha intently watching Shakira’s “Hips Don’t Lie” music video on the television. As the music plays, Mocha suddenly bolts out of the room, and that’s when things take a hilarious turn. The next shot shows her opening the door of what appears to be her personal closet, filled with custom outfits.
Mocha proceeds to pull out a sparkly belly dance hip scarf and “ties” it around her waist, preparing for her big moment. Before long, she is dancing in the living room, complete with tail wags, spins, and even a bit of twerking. Her performance is both impressive and ridiculously cute, capturing the spirit of Shakira’s iconic moves with pint-sized energy.
The video has since exploded across Instagram, racking up over 2.7 million views and thousands of comments. Mocha’s fans flooded the comments with praise and laughter. “Mocha, you are better than Shakira,” one user joked. Another wrote, “Watch out, there’s a new Shamocha in town!” Viewers were equally obsessed with her wardrobe, with one person gushing, “Omg yes!! Her little closet!!” Another simply said, “You are the cutest little dancer!”
Whether you think Mocha outdanced Shakira or not, there’s no denying she stole the spotlight. With moves like these — and a wardrobe to match — this little pup just might be Instagram’s tiniest belly-dancing queen.
