View Full Version : A club totally worth traveling for!
la petite sexy
04-17-2009, 10:50 AM
Oooh me too! I was trying to find someplace where I would be a novelty since I never got to go to Iceland and dancing there is illegal now. Maybe that will be my next destination. So do girls from the U.S. have to do anything special to work in Canada?
dangerousdiva
04-26-2009, 03:50 PM
So do girls from the U.S. have to do anything special to work in Canada?
The club needs to get you temporary work permit. They have to prove there is a shortage of exotic dancers in the area and that they advertised for local Canadian exotic dancers.
If you are a feature or a specialty show then it is much easier for the club to obtain the work permit for you.
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/foreign_workers/ed/edbulletin.shtml
Maybe if this club is is such a secluded area they do have a shortage and it would be easy for them to obtain a work permit for American (or any foreign) dancer.
Best bet is to call the club and ask if they can get you the permit.
Otherwise you can try your luck with working illegally. Which entails lying to Canadian immigration and praying your bags don't get searched and they find your stripper gear.
Or just ship it ahead of time :-X
cinammonkisses
04-26-2009, 04:00 PM
^^Woot Woot! Get it girly!
la petite sexy
04-27-2009, 12:49 AM
I called shortly after I posted last time and talked to Jack and he said there was no work permit needed.
Ava Adele
04-27-2009, 01:05 PM
trust me, canidian immigration is no fucking joke. theyve detained me at the border for some crap before that had to do with working there. you need to be careful what you say to them thats for sure, if you have no permit, just remember that you are on holiday, that is all. i mean even if they did ffind your gear, whats to say youre using it to work ya know??
Ava Adele
05-07-2009, 01:26 PM
so has anyone been out here recently?? any new reviews??
pr317
07-11-2009, 01:12 PM
so has anyone been out here recently?? any new reviews??
^I'm interested too!! Would it be too strange to go out alone and room with a stranger, do you all think??
Rayna Skye
07-14-2009, 12:13 AM
So did we ever find out if they take americans?
BuxomBeauty
07-14-2009, 02:22 AM
I'm wondering if a previous misdemeanor drug possession charge from 1996 or 1997 will cause me problems at immigration. I have been licensed in Las Vegas and my case got deferred adjudication. But I know Canada will not let you in if you've had a past drug record.
I don't think my old charge even appears on my record, at least I know there is no conviction. Anyone have any insight?
For the record, it was just a misdemeanor marijuana charge and that's the only problem I've had, and I don't smoke anymore!
mediocrity
07-14-2009, 05:43 AM
I'm wondering if a previous misdemeanor drug possession charge from 1996 or 1997 will cause me problems at immigration. I have been licensed in Las Vegas and my case got deferred adjudication. But I know Canada will not let you in if you've had a past drug record.
I don't think my old charge even appears on my record, at least I know there is no conviction. Anyone have any insight?
For the record, it was just a misdemeanor marijuana charge and that's the only problem I've had, and I don't smoke anymore!
I'm from Montreal, originally, and though it is certainly not legal, our marijuana laws are pretty lax on enforcement. This also rings true in Ontario. I am not saying they don't exist, but they are often overlooked.
Newfoundland, I am not sure of. I'd do some research on google or call the club in question to verify their local laws.
TravelandStrip
07-22-2009, 06:52 AM
The agency mentioned lists a LOT of clubs on their site... have you danced at any of the others?
BuxomBeauty
07-22-2009, 10:21 AM
I called shortly after I posted last time and talked to Jack and he said there was no work permit needed.No work permit needed because you'd be working illegally. Every American citizen who wants to do any sort of work in Canada would legally need a work permit or visa of some kind. That is a fact.
Girls should beware that club management will NOT always tell you the truth about what is legally allowed or required, and what is not. You need to find out for yourself so you can make your own decision on what risks you're willing to take.
pr317
08-10-2009, 08:22 PM
**Warning to all girls wanting to go here**
I was emailing with someone named Eric at the email address
[email protected] and he was super nice and informative, gave me info on the dancer housing and stuff... but then after I sent him my pictures I didn't hear anything back from him again. I tried asking if he'd received them, but nothing. Sooooooo today I got the balls to call the club itself and see what was up. They told me no one named Eric works there and the only email address that they use is
[email protected] !!
I'm so creeped out and I just wanted to share that with anyone who's thinking of going there. The man on the phone was super nice and helpful, and I've only heard good things about the club.
p.s I found that email from this website: http://www.cottonclub.nfldaddendum.com/home.php
in a google search...... the real, new website is www.thecottonclub.ca
la petite sexy
08-10-2009, 10:23 PM
No work permit needed because you'd be working illegally. Every American citizen who wants to do any sort of work in Canada would legally need a work permit or visa of some kind. That is a fact.
Girls should beware that club management will NOT always tell you the truth about what is legally allowed or required, and what is not. You need to find out for yourself so you can make your own decision on what risks you're willing to take.
Yeah unfortunately I found out the hard way!! Let's just say I never made my booking and wasted a bit of money :( Also last time I spoke to Roger he said they weren't booking any more American girls because there were too many issues with immigration and he didn't want the company or the club to be under any scrutiny. I'd still love to go if I can figure out how to get a visa and do things the right way which I would've done in the first place if I wasn't misinformed. I'm new to this whole international travel thing.
4everresolutions
12-14-2009, 12:41 AM
I'm reading this thread and laughing my ass off. The OP made Newfoundland sound so appealing, but trust me, you don't wanna live there....it's miserable. Essp. for foreigners...
camille27
12-22-2009, 09:39 PM
i hope you will elaborate upon why newfoundland is awful?
Jessie_tinydancer
12-26-2009, 07:16 AM
^ LOL. I suppose I couldn't call NFLD "awful" since most of my family originates from there, but I don't think I could ever live there. 1) It's fucking cold 2) It's too small. St. john's is a very small East Coast town... you can't really expect much from it. It's not a tourist destination or business hot spot so I assume all the customers would be real local. I suppose they'd have navy an shipping boys though.
LuckyOne
12-26-2009, 04:54 PM
Thread marked.
4everresolutions
01-31-2010, 01:39 AM
I was born and raised there, and it IS that cold.....Oh god, and the massive amounts of snow that wouldn't go away... Not much fun having to get up to shovel out the driveway at 5:30am so you could get to school/work. Groceries are awfully expensive, the cost of living is really high. The biggest city is small by most standards.
And the Cotton Club itself isn't really that nice of a club. My dad was best friends with one of the previous owners (they went to grade school together an all) and it was sleazy back then. Dirty and extras were encouraged. They're apparently under new management/owners now, so I don't know how it's been lately...
I'm glad the OP had a positive experience. Mind you, from what I remember, any girl who travels to dance at this club will be VERY disappointed.
Jessie_tinydancer
01-31-2010, 02:30 AM
^Thanks I was gonna say... I personally thought it was freaking cold. I haven't lived there but anytime I visited and from what my family members say its much colder than Ontario where I was raised. But didnt want to comment since I haven't spent enough time there. Friggen ice bergs are floating past St. Johns! I remember last time I went there (was about 6 years ago before I moved to Australia) it was 18 for 2 weeks in August! WTF! and gas was ridiculous. I can't remember how much but it was a lot more expensive than Ontario I remember. A lot of my relatives have left NFLD and moved to ONT... a few moved back because they found the fast pace of Toronto to be too much.
Jessie_tinydancer
01-31-2010, 10:15 AM
From Environment Canada's website:
St. John's: Canada's Weather Champion
Of all the major Canadian cities, St. John's is the foggiest (124 days, next to Halifax's 122), snowiest (359 cm, next to Quebec City's 343), wettest (1514 mm, next to Halifax's 1491), windiest (24.3 km/h average speed, next to Regina's 20.7), and cloudiest (1497 hours of sunshine, next to Charlottetown's 1818 hours). It also has more days with freezing rain and wet weather than any other city. But the natives are proud of their climate, calling it character-building and invigorating. And they boast that their city happens to have one of the mildest winters in Canada (third mildest city next to Victoria and Vancouver). Perhaps Townies also happen to appreciate a fine weather day more than the rest of Canadians.
4everresolutions
01-31-2010, 01:54 PM
From Environment Canada's website:
St. John's: Canada's Weather Champion
Of all the major Canadian cities, St. John's is the foggiest (124 days, next to Halifax's 122), snowiest (359 cm, next to Quebec City's 343), wettest (1514 mm, next to Halifax's 1491), windiest (24.3 km/h average speed, next to Regina's 20.7), and cloudiest (1497 hours of sunshine, next to Charlottetown's 1818 hours). It also has more days with freezing rain and wet weather than any other city. But the natives are proud of their climate, calling it character-building and invigorating.
THAT made me LOL! Oh Newfies, they're right, it IS character building.
I took my Texan-born BF back to visit with me two summers ago. He was there about 14 days, a not ONE day of sun. Not ONE! And Signal Hill was so foggy he couldn't tell it was even over-looking the Atlantic (aside from the noise). It was SO disappointing! I wanted him to see the beauty of the Island, not the worst of the weather! He wore a Columbia winter coat the whole time.
It's good to hear that the Cotton Club sounds like it's gotten a bit nicer. I don't know much about Sirens, and I wasn't aware there's another club in St. John's? Which one is that?
BTW, Lexigirl - I read on your profile you're 24? If you grew up in town chances are we went to the same HS for a while (I went to about 4 different ones in town, got expelled a lot lol). I'm sure you want to keep your anomininity (and I want to keep mine) but funny to think about. Small world.
MissShyGirl
01-31-2010, 02:57 PM
I was born and raised there, and it IS that cold.....Oh god, and the massive amounts of snow that wouldn't go away... Not much fun having to get up to shovel out the driveway at 5:30am so you could get to school/work. Groceries are awfully expensive, the cost of living is really high. The biggest city is small by most standards.
And the Cotton Club itself isn't really that nice of a club. My dad was best friends with one of the previous owners (they went to grade school together an all) and it was sleazy back then. Dirty and extras were encouraged. They're apparently under new management/owners now, so I don't know how it's been lately...
I'm glad the OP had a positive experience. Mind you, from what I remember, any girl who travels to dance at this club will be VERY disappointed.
Notice you said PREVIOUS owner. I have also worked at The Cotton Club and I can say confidently there was nothing dirty about it. It was a super nice club and I have very positive experience and made great money. As did all my friends who have worked there.
Though I have heard recently the owner has gone off the deep end and stopped booking quality girls and has let it go for shit. Im not sure though.
As for Newfoundland. I love it there. Its a beautiful province and the people are great. I can't find anything bad to say about it and I can say its nothing compared to the weather in the prairies.
MissShyGirl
01-31-2010, 06:10 PM
There was never a Janelle when I was there. Things have changed. Todd is an idiot lol. He stopped booking features and having quality girls from the mainland and focuses all his energy on partying. He had Miss Nude Canada booked there and then last second stopped having any communication with the pageant people so they scrambled to find a club. Glad they still have some decent girls there though. I loved Cotton Club :)
MissShyGirl
01-31-2010, 06:29 PM
Yea but he used to pay for their flights and he doesn't anymore.
Heh when I was there he was shit faced all the time with his then gf. It was a riot he kept feeding me booze telling me he would have me back all the time. The next time I was booked he canceled my contract 3 days before I flew out saying no more features. Bastard.
Is Tina still there?
MissShyGirl
02-01-2010, 09:02 AM
Its been about a year and a half or so since i've been there. Im happily retired now lol.
vivianbear
02-08-2010, 10:46 PM
Can anyone put me in touch with Jennel or someone who is the current manager a Cotton Club? I really don't want to go through Roger and I'm coming from the States. I just want to touch base before I solidify plans to buy a ticket. You can PM the info to me. Thanks a lot!
4everresolutions
04-26-2010, 09:17 AM
Just as a note for people still following this thread, most girls from out of town at the Cotton Club are complaining about making $200 a night on average.
:O That's rough. And here I was anticipating a trip home....
deedee at the beach
04-26-2010, 09:30 AM
I'm assuming if they are hiring American's, then you'd need to get a work Visa there as well???If you do, what's the process, length of time, etc. to get that?
MissShyGirl
04-26-2010, 09:49 AM
^^^ No visa its done on the dl
Lucifera
05-04-2010, 05:52 AM
Do they take girls with tattoos/piercings? I swear that I make up for it with my body. (lol)
lopeslow
05-04-2010, 06:33 PM
Hi Everybody,
How about more mature dancers? Always wanted to take a road trip to NL but do they have any thirtyish and older girls working?
Thanks!
lopeslow
05-05-2010, 10:51 AM
True! Thanks!
77TaylorR
02-13-2011, 09:59 PM
Any update on this club? Any one been here recently that can vouch for and/or against it being worth a trip?
Lexi_Girl
06-04-2012, 07:22 PM
-Body piercings / tattoos are fine
-There are a few late twenties / early thirties dancers there
-Bookings are now being taken by the manager, Jason
Su Su
06-04-2012, 07:43 PM
Is there a website I can go to contact them?
I live in Aust so I can't really call without a calling card.
Su Su
06-04-2012, 07:50 PM
Oh I just realised this thread was since 2008..
So they don't pay for your ticket anymore etc?
That sucks
Lexi_Girl
06-04-2012, 08:03 PM
As far as I know they don't pay for anything. There's a house that the girls share for $20 a night, and fees start at $15 to work if you come in before 6pm.
If anyone has any questions, PM me and I'll try to answer.
michele11
06-05-2012, 07:02 AM
Are we talking about the club in Newfoundland? My gf works there. She lives in the states but is french canadain and she's 50. So if you look good they hire mature dancers. She travels there every summer and at least 3 times a year and I've traveled with her and she's a money maker. There's money there or she wouldn't pay like almost a grand to fly out there ( gets her tics last minute always) as she's pretty cheap.
Lexi_Girl
06-14-2012, 10:11 AM
http://www.thecottonclub.ca/ is the website.
And yea, it's the Cotton Club in Newfoundland. I know we have women as old as 34, but I don't ask people's age for the most part :) I'll leave that to the customers.
Keep in mind, though, that money has been getting consistently less, year after year. Where as two years ago a 1k night might be an occasional thing, now it's pretty rare without getting extremely lucky.
michele11
06-14-2012, 02:58 PM
is the website.
And yea, it's the Cotton Club in Newfoundland. I know we have women as old as 34, but I don't ask people's age for the most part :) I'll leave that to the customers.
Keep in mind, though, that money has been getting consistently less, year after year. Where as two years ago a 1k night might be an occasional thing, now it's pretty rare without getting extremely lucky.
Oh you wouldn't guess her over 30, she looks that good! Last year we worked together in Denver during the plastic surgeon convention and they were guessing her 29-30. She is going next month I believe as there's some big festival? Not my type of place but she likes it and does very well there.
Lexi_Girl
06-14-2012, 07:09 PM
Well I'm sure I'll meet her then! Do you know what name she goes by?
michele11
06-14-2012, 07:21 PM
I think jessie. Sylvie maybe if you do meet her don't tell her I told you her age please. She doesn't like it but she looks so good for her age it's hard not to brag on it. Ha ha.
Clearskies
11-20-2012, 04:40 PM
Everywhere in Canada is 19+ except Manitoba which is 18+.... Anyone correct me if Im wrong but Im almost certain.
xoxoSLIM
11-20-2012, 06:45 PM
hey ladies a few questions...
Is there any "Urban" clubs or clubs that has a mixed crowd?, Im from Michigan so Canada is a skip across the bridge...
What Items would i need to workin Canada?
p.s I LOVE CANADAIN GIRLS8)
Italy
12-08-2012, 03:30 AM
any word on US hiring?