The Pussycat Dolls are an American pop quintet, and dance and burlesque ensemble founded by choreographer Robin Antin in 1995. The group began as a dance troupe based in Los Angeles, before being "re-cast" as a music group in 2003. The group released their first single in 2004, and have gone on to international commercial success. The group is currently preparing to release their second studio album Doll Domination on September 23, 2008..