Our half-hour shows are self-contained and choreographed for the most professional entertainment. We use well-known, popular music that appeals to all family members. Sam and Tucker have learned a wide assortment of dances -- including softshoe, jive, paso doeble, march, samba, cha-cha and foxtrot. This allows us to shuffle the routines so we may create a show customized to your particular audience. This also allows us to perform multiple times at longer events without repeating the shows. In addition, the dogs are comfortable dancing with strangers, so we are able to offer an audience dance portion of the show.

When planning your show, please keep in mind that we require a minimum stage size of 20' x 25' -- and some of our routines require larger areas. So plan on providing as large of a stage as possible. The shows look best on an actual stage, though we can work with you for other environments provided we have the space. If you're not using an actual stage, we need a space completely separated from the audience with one side against a wall or partition. We can use your sound system or provide our own; if the latter we'll need a place to plug in our sound system and microphone.

Below is just a sample of the programs we've performed for theaters, corporations, libraries, schools, dinner theaters, and black-tie fundraisers.

Children's Programs:

Small World
      Freestyle, Ensemble
Choo Choo Ch'Boogy
      Jive, Joan and Tucker
Labamba
      Samba, Lynn and Sam
Star Wars
      Freestyle, Ensemble
Oh, Susannah
      Square Dance, Audience

Family Theater:

Star Wars
      Freestyle, Ensemble
Zorro
      Paso Doeble, Lynn and Sam
Bad Moon
      Country, Joan and Tucker
There's No Business Like Show Business
      Soft Shoe, Ensemble
Do You Want to Dance?
      Rock, Ensemble

Class Reunions:

Nancy Sinatra Medley
      Freestyle, Ensemble
Colonial Bogey March
      March, Joan and Tucker
Last Dance
      Disco, Lynn and Sam
Hit the Road Jack
      Jazz, Ensemble
Mony, Mony
      Rock, Audience Dance

Holiday Program:

It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
      Foxtrot, Ensemble
Jingle Bells
      Rock with Joan and Tucker
Feliz Navidad
      Samba with Lynn and Sam
It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas
      Softshoe, Ensemble
Dancing With The Dogs
      Audience Dance

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Do you do birthday parties?

A: No. Though we offer a chance for the audience to dance with the dogs, our show is choreographed for a stage production.

Q: How much do you charge?

A: Expenses only. If you like what you see, we suggest you make a tax-deductible donation to the World Canine Freestyle Organization, which promotes dog dancing world wide.

Q: Do you do corporate events?

A: Absolutely. We also perform at dinner theaters, family resorts, traditional theaters, libraries, schools and select fundraisers.

Q: How much space do you need for a performance?

A: Many of the routines require a minimum of 30' x 40 though we have some shows choreograped to smaller spaces. The absolute smallest area we can work with is 20' x 25.' This is not a dog tricks act, but a fully choreographed show and our four-legged dancers need room to move.

Q: Any other requirements?

A: Yes. We need a non-slippery floor for the dogs such as carpet or mats. In the summer, the dogs also need air conditioning. This is a high energy show and the dogs get hot easily. Dogs can easily suffer from heat exhaustion and we don't take any chances with Sam and Tucker's health.

Q: How can I incorporate your show into my upcoming event?

A: Please contact us to discuss your needs. We are willing and able to adapt the show to suit a wide variety of formats.

To schedule a show, please contact us at bowwows@chesapeake.net