About

Dancing Base is an infamous art template used on DeviantArt as a running gag. It displays the base of two pointed-eared humanoids holding each other, obviously dancing.

Origin: The Template

Drawn by pokemonloveme88, Dancing Base was initially created as an original template for artists to use--in this case, a guideline to draw a dancing couple. She had no intention of making the template comedic material, but as a serious artwork. However, due to amateur anatomy skill, her template barely received any attention.

pokemonloveme88 is permanently banned from DeviantArt. She was allegedly accused of being under age; violating the age restriction policy on DeviantArt.

The Appeal

On March 12, 2010, DeviantArt user, LazyMuFFin used pokemonloveme88's Dancing Base as a joke for his Base Party series.

Widely known for his comedic value on Deviant Art, LazyMuFFin's work caught a lot of attention and humor by using pokemonloveme88's Dancing Base. Soon after, others used the template to draw pairings and numerous fan-shipping couples, ultimately resulting in the creation of it's own fan-club group. The reactions varied--from being appalled to amazed.

Pretty much all the Artists' Descriptions are the same.

Within a few months, pokemonloveme88's DeviantArt profile page filled with praise and critiques. Currently, her Dancing Base has over 26,000 views and over 250 Favorites.

Examples

OTP OTP OTP by GhostlessNight

Napolean Dance by sketchnate

I wanna make believe with you by lint

I Dance Alone by alienfingers

RATED M FOR MAN LOVE by raikofu

silent hill homecoming boxart by Abi-Beatrice

Creepy Dancing Things by YZero0000

Avatar dance by sketchnate

Dance Dance by cat-monster