It's an artform replete with ancient dignity
My sister (tired of hearing I'm going to find a class to take) gives me a belly-dancing instructional tape for Christmas. I'm trying to master the shoulder shimmy.
Over and through the railing, my husband and my cat watch -- at least one of them mesmerised.

Cool! What’s the name of the tape? My cat might like to be so entertained.
Happy last day of 2003…
It’s called “Belly Dancing your way to Fitness.” Unbelievably hokey and lots of fun.