Dear Couscous,
Is it true that belly dancing is actually related to some kind of culture? I was pretty sure it was just a nice American way to sexy-dance, but I hear that sometimes people body tip. WTF? - Katy Rowe

My illustrious answer: Belly dance started as a way for women to entice their husbands so it is and has always been a sexy-dance. I think the dance comes from India or one of those other hot countries (hence the skimpy costumes!). Slutty dancers take body tips and it is a to...
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Because I know so much more about bellydance than all of you, I've decided to help all the bellydancers who want to be as fabulous as I am, but don't know how. Write me an email or send me a note on Facebook and I'll answer all your little questions with the deep knowledge of art that comes from being the one and only Couscous. Often imitated, never duplicated. Sometimes sedated. What can I say? I love the catnip.

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