View Full Version : The Age You Think Dancer Should Retire
missykrissy
08-11-2012, 03:48 AM
Thanks to all the "lil old ladies" who posted their photos and stories here, super inspirational.
i don't think there is an age to retire.
If you think that time in your life has passed, it's over then. Or if your age is starting to show and you can't address it or just aren't willing to, then move on.
But I'll dance as long as I feel like, I really do like it, despite my incessant whining.
shift_6x
08-11-2012, 12:41 PM
Thanks to all the "lil old ladies" who posted their photos and stories here, super inspirational.
i don't think there is an age to retire.
If you think that time in your life has passed, it's over then. Or if your age is starting to show and you can't address it or just aren't willing to, then move on.
But I'll dance as long as I feel like, I really do like it, despite my incessant whining.
Yea I believe what I have learned from u all on this post is that there really isnt an age to retire..Was just thinking maybe there would be a big group of girls whod post saying anything over 30 is too old, or 40 would be the max, etc...But I really didnt get much of those answers on this post..I do believe that the problem is def this area. Many of the guys here tip the younger girls over me so yea I do believe that even tho Im still hot my age is showing some. Like Ive already said though I believe it has more to do with the fact that Im going through a very difficult time and until then my mind is not really in the game...Im not enjoying this job and Im not really in a competitive state of mind with what I have going on..My energy levels r down too not to mention the fact that the crowds that like the pole girls rnt gonna like me nor really tip me..Here it is blatantly apparent that when I am on the stage and am 13 years older than the dancer I am working w Im not gonna bank..Those of u who work in an older dancer friendly area I applaud u..Some of the older girls have told me before that the bigger cities have more appreciation for the older girls than here even....I dont think my minds into this job nor any other job currently....Its just gonna take me some time to get through this.
persiandelicacy
08-14-2012, 08:01 PM
stopped when i was 34, to have my 3rd child. i averaged about 300 400 a night working 4 to 6 hours. my best i did at 33 which was 3100 on one night with one customer. I plan on going back after i get in shape which i am about a month or two from achieving. The only thing i feel is a bit different is i have to work out more and whether my breast sag too much because i breast feed. i cant be sexy if i don't feel i am working on making sure it happens. To those older women or younger who do it without the exercise. I have seen women older who just are comfortable in their own skin and their confidence and personality puts cash in their pockets.
LaurenAus
08-14-2012, 08:11 PM
^^^just wanna say props to another middle eastern sexual entertainer in here!! always refreshing to see (:
Rayna Skye
08-23-2012, 02:33 PM
It depends. I know this really hot 50 year old woman in great shape. She looks 35 an some men like that older thing. And she is so hot.
shift_6x
08-24-2012, 01:37 PM
It depends. I know this really hot 50 year old woman in great shape. She looks 35 an some men like that older thing. And she is so hot.
I think its fabulous when a woman who is 50 can still stay in the business..Some older woman r blessed w slender bodies and great genes or else they r hard core workout fiends. I just think its when the majority prefers the youth and the barely 18 look that it gets tough when u r n ur 30s and above..its still possible to do well when ur older just tougher and money is inconsistent.
twistandturn
09-04-2012, 12:29 AM
Like most people, I say it depends and that there is no real age. It depends on a dancer's personality and her looks. I've worked with dancers who had great personalities but just looked very tired or much older than their actual age.
Flickdreams
09-07-2012, 08:14 AM
I'm 32
zivlet
09-07-2012, 08:47 AM
http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb395/festered/304668_10151141015159430_1958651026_n.jpg
http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb395/festered/581a2c21-1470-41fc-8acd-3c67b2d0a26f.jpg
I'm 30.
Scuse the state of me in the second one, it's just a straightforward bodyshot-one of my thinspiration pictures!
gonzo2000
09-07-2012, 06:44 PM
Cougars are "IN". Ask any young guy, 'nuff said. :)
britchick85
09-07-2012, 10:36 PM
I think as long as you are still making money and the job hasnt drained you emotionally/physically yet then it doesnt matter what your age is.Often I see the top earners in a club are more "mature".
Im not really sure how long im gonna dance for.Maybe til im 32 or 33.I guess as long as im happy doing what im doing.I might work less though if i can afford to.
I do feel that as you get older you need to make sure you have a tighter more toned body.You dont wanna be old AND fat..lol
zivlet
09-08-2012, 01:06 AM
Ugh I hate the word 'Cougar'!!!
I don't think I look much younger than I am, but some guy last week said to me 'What's with the cougars in here!? and pointed at another girl, who is only one year older than I am. I found that quite flattering as well as giving him a glare for insulting another dancer.
I do feel that as you get older you need to make sure you have a tighter more toned body.You dont wanna be old AND fat..lol
I agree there!
Guess who was top earner tonight :)
Plenty of girls on, mostly 5-10 years younger than I :), not saying anything about me personally, or about them-just a reflection on the thread. 30 and still competing very well.
Dorien
09-08-2012, 09:36 AM
I was talking to a custy who said he felt slightly uncomfortable talking to me because he said I looked like a "baby", lol! (If you go back to page one, you'll find I'm far from it). I think my lack of stature and long, natural hair may give the illusion of my seeming younger. My voice also sits in a high register.
gonzo2000
09-08-2012, 12:21 PM
The cougar line was to be cute- lighten up lol. Making a point is all.
Well, last night as my first night back in nine years at age 35, I found hustling so much easier. Men who turned down the younger girls, wanted my affections AND the manager said he needed the maturity as a customer previously said, quote, "The girls here, I mean what do I have in common with a 19 year old". We all know it's about company many times and stripping is just a method.
It's also important to remember beauty most certainly is in the eye of the beholder and as long as you're making $ who gives a rat's ass.
shift_6x
09-08-2012, 12:50 PM
^ Hell yea, good for u at age 35 and banking.... And thanks all for the pics..Lots of girls at 30 and still looking great....cant wait til i get through this really bad time....Ty u all for ur time. :)
msincredible01
09-09-2012, 04:16 AM
I'd love to see more gorgeous older dancers. Young girls are a dime a dozen in this business. Older celebs who I'd love to see strippers: Susan Summers, (as previously stated) Dolly Parton, Jamie Lee Curtis a la True Lies, Susan Sarandon
The magical age to retire will differ from woman to woman. One friend wants to stop now at age 22, another wants to retire right before 30. I, personally, won't retire until I'm physically unable to dance. I'd love to have a "regular" career and family one day then whisk off and dance maybe once every other month just to know I still got it. But then again I truly enjoy dancing and always get stripper withdrawal once I stop for a few months. I don't think I know how Not to be a stripper. It's an important part of my "inner" self identity. I've been very "strippery" before I became a dancer..something about the music, the shoes, the make-up and that shameless, brazen nudity that's held a special place in my heart :)
zivlet
09-09-2012, 12:41 PM
The cougar line was to be cute- lighten up lol. Making a point is all.
I was only messing hun sorry if I came across as not :)
I'd love to see more gorgeous older dancers. Young girls are a dime a dozen in this business. Older celebs who I'd love to see strippers: Susan Summers, (as previously stated) Dolly Parton, Jamie Lee Curtis a la True Lies, Susan Sarandon
iThe magical age to retire will differ from woman to woman. One friend wants to stop now at age 22, another wants to retire right before 30. I, personally, won't retire until I'm physically unable to dance. I'd love to have a "regular" career and family one day then whisk off and dance maybe once every other month just to know I still got it. But then again I truly enjoy dancing and always get stripper withdrawal once I stop for a few months. I don't think I know how Not to be a stripper. It's an important part of my "inner" self identity. I've been very "strippery" before I became a dancer..something about the music, the shoes, the make-up and that shameless, brazen nudity that's held a special place in my heart ;D
ITA X100 :)
whirlerz
10-05-2012, 07:20 PM
flick & suga are HOT
Athenathefabulous
10-05-2012, 08:05 PM
Dorien, i just wanted to say: Holy fuck! I am blown away! You look absolutely fuckin amazing.
CurvySweet
10-06-2012, 03:15 AM
Anytime before 40! Or beyond, but as long as there is interest, you can get the work. Coupled with complete confidence and don't care what others are saying (cos people talk, unless you can truly pull off looking younger than your years) I say go for it.
zivlet
10-06-2012, 10:12 PM
I don't even think it's about looking younger sometimes.The top earner in my club is a bonny lass but she's 43 and looks it-she's pretty but doesn't look young, she's just an attractive 43 year old with a lot of confidence and loves her job, and she banks
miss1dancypants
10-10-2012, 06:57 AM
I don't even think it's about looking younger sometimes.The top earner in my club is a bonny lass but she's 43 and looks it-she's pretty but doesn't look young, she's just an attractive 43 year old with a lot of confidence and loves her job, and she banks
same at my club. she's been dancing for like 20 years and have regulars that have LITERALLY been seeing her for 15+ years. shes amazing at her job. she doesn't look a day over 30. she takes SUCH good care of herself and makes SOO much money.
i consider myself a top earner at my club in mass (known for not good money) at 500-1k a night and she usually makes 2-3x more than me just off her regulars coming in and dropping a couple hundred minimum.
**IN CONCLUSION**
i think a dancer should retire when either A. she hates the job and can't stand to do it any more or B. she stops making money.
this woman is retiring at the end of the year :( i asked her why and she said "i want to leave at the peak of my career, i never want to get desperate". she's so smart. shit if i was her i would dance til i was 70 lol
Melonie
10-10-2012, 10:39 AM
i want to leave at the peak of my career
^^^ precisely !!!
shift_6x
10-10-2012, 10:50 AM
I think everyone's' idea of peak is different....Id rather leave in my mid 30s before it gets to the point where people want to kick me off the stage...I feel that its good to move around to diff clubs if its an option bc the bar regs get tired of seeing the same faces...Its not so much that 'ur too old' at say 35/36..Its that the people in ur small town area may have seen u dance for 15+ years and ur nothing new to them..If u take care of urself I think its very easy to dance at 35/36( which I am not that age yet). You just need to go dance at places u rnt normally at so people dont know u and have less of an 'age gauger' on you.
dancersrights
02-03-2014, 01:17 AM
[QUOTE=glitzy;2385807]when you get demoted to dayshift, ITS TIME TO GO. before you get demoted to janitor.
Amid my heart-broken depressed state, this totally made me LOL. ;)
dezire
02-03-2014, 01:51 AM
[QUOTE=glitzy;2385807]when you get demoted to dayshift, ITS TIME TO GO. before you get demoted to janitor.
Amid my heart-broken depressed state, this totally made me LOL. ;)
Being demoted to dayshift is definitely the gauge that u rnt hot enough for night shift...I fear the day that happens..
dezire
02-03-2014, 01:52 AM
^That is scary i must say..
audrey_k
02-03-2014, 02:02 AM
Whenever you stop making money or you just don't want to dance anymore. There are some dancers at my club who are in the late 40s and they do better than I do.
Personally I hope I will not be dancing after the age of 30. That's just my personal goal. I love stripping but I have other career aspirations and I hope I will be advanced enough in them that a) I won't need to dance and b) I won't have time.
KaraLynn
02-03-2014, 03:06 AM
I think it really depends on the person. If you're in your 40s and 50s and still make money and want to continue dancing there's nothing wrong with that at all. Even if you don't look young anymore there IS a market for "milfs"
tempest666
02-03-2014, 03:58 AM
Take care of yourself and no need to be worried about being demoted. At my main club dayshift is Android central. I prefer night because my only real competition is the MILF who made a deal with Pat Robertson. (If I was a Christian and believed in Satan he'd be the earthly personification)
Stormi Weather
02-03-2014, 01:23 PM
Geez I STARTED a week before my 29th birthday. But I don't plan to "retire from dancing". Dancing pays for my medical school.
arielbriel
02-03-2014, 03:06 PM
I don't think you ever have to stop dancing if you still have clients that want to see you ! Even if that means only dancing once a month for that one high spending regular who you've had for the last 10-15 years!
michele11
02-03-2014, 06:06 PM
Lol. This thread again. I can add 3 more clubs to the 40 plus I've worked and at 45 now.... walked in no audtion. Lol and this was the land od big boob blondes. Gorgeous girls...
Tourdefranzia
02-03-2014, 06:26 PM
LOL at the day shift comments. I work day shift by choice. My manager keeps bugging me to work the night shifts, but I don't like staying up that late any more.:geezer:
Besides, all my customers have to be back to the care home by dinner time.
arielbriel
02-04-2014, 03:16 AM
I think they mean when you are FORCED to do dayshift.. ^^
dezire
02-17-2014, 01:46 AM
I know of a dancer (or two) who is a little over 40...She can only do dayshift..It makes me sad bc i see how unhappy she is being stuck there. I worry that Im hardened from the business but I look at those girls and I see no real happiness left in them..Just cold, bitter distance and a real hate for men...I could be there if I stay in this business for a few more years and that is scary..
Vyanka
02-17-2014, 06:35 PM
Most of the hottest girls I've worked with are 30's-40's. The hottest one I've ever seen is 40. Shocked me, bc I thought she was at least 25. It's all genes and how you take care of yourself. Age is just a number.
Most of the youngings are a hot mess. Coke left and right. Tequila shots. Fried foods. God knows what else... good way to ruin your looks quick.
simone87
02-17-2014, 06:44 PM
whenever you start looking like you belong in a nursing home, when you start reminding the customers of their mom, or when you are getting such bad hot flashes from menopause you can't hack it. basically when your body/mind/spirit just can't take it anymore and you start losing out on money. this can vary SO much from woman to woman. some women start looking old when they hit 28. some stay looking young til 40.
i see some that blow me away and others where im embarassed for them.
i think if you watch your weight and diet, drink lots of water, stay out of tanning beds and the sun, stay away from alcohol and drugs,earn stress coping and have a talented plastic surgeon you can do well til, god..middle age and beyond! the problem is so many women ( and not just strippers) don't take care of themselves and start looking over the hill as soon as they hit their late 20s. i know some that look old in their early 20s
spartaca
02-18-2014, 08:32 PM
I started dancing when i was 26 and retired for the last time aged 36. I'm 38 next month. I still act, model, dance commercially and dance burlesque - my acting CV lists my age as 27 and i still get cast for 20-25 year olds. The business stopped being worthwhile to me, which is why i retired but if there was still decent money in it and decent venues to work at i'd probably still be dancing.
dezire
02-19-2014, 01:24 AM
I love to hear of the older women who bank and still look 20 at 40..However in my area it seems once u r around 30 they consider u old...This area is all about the barely legal look..All of u who r n older dancer friendly clubs I envy u bc they arent nice to u here no matter if ur 34 and still look 27/28 for example..
tempest666
02-19-2014, 04:07 AM
I'll retire when I find someone skinnier than me, with smaller feet (size 5) and bigger tits. ::)
(Hoping Melonie never comes out of retirement!)
MarvelGirl
02-20-2014, 07:10 AM
I think they mean when you are FORCED to do dayshift.. ^^
It's still pretty subjective. I've seen dayshift girls in Vegas who look better than the "hottest" dancer in some shitty small town club.
Tourdefranzia
02-20-2014, 01:40 PM
I love to hear of the older women who bank and still look 20 at 40..However in my area it seems once u r around 30 they consider u old...This area is all about the barely legal look..All of u who r n older dancer friendly clubs I envy u bc they arent nice to u here no matter if ur 34 and still look 27/28 for example..
I don't look 20 anymore, but I manage to bank (for my region). I'm 44, but am regularly guessed at 30. I've had my boobs done, as there is just nothing that exercise and diet can do to prevent the girls from sagging. Aside from that, I've had no work done. I've been thinking about getting botox lately, but haven't made the leap yet. I used to smoke, I still tan regularly, but I think the real secret is that I've always eaten a very healthy diet and don't drink.
I also work out like a beast. I started weight training when I was 14 and have committed to fitness throughout my life. The human body is very resilient.
spartaca
02-21-2014, 06:35 AM
I love to hear of the older women who bank and still look 20 at 40..However in my area it seems once u r around 30 they consider u old...This area is all about the barely legal look..All of u who r n older dancer friendly clubs I envy u bc they arent nice to u here no matter if ur 34 and still look 27/28 for example..
I maintain that a good club needs a cross section of dancers - from the girl next door to the blonde bombshell to the goth chick. Monotype clubs are just dull - if all men wanted one type of woman then the human race would've ceased to exist long ago. Men go to strip clubs for variety, where is the sense in filling a club with just one type?
tempest666
02-21-2014, 06:40 AM
If you are taking your dentures out to blow , its time to GTFO.
urbankitty
02-21-2014, 09:29 AM
There really isn't a specific number that a dancer should retire at, the number and biological age of a person are not the same and just because we're biologically similar we don't all age at the same pace. I've worked at a club where the top earner was 50, though she could definitely pass off as much younger, has an amazing body, and several customers come in to see her. Another girl I worked with was in her mid 30s, early 40s, but could pass off as 23.
Not all men that go into strip clubs are looking for the closest thing to jail bait, and actually want someone that they can have a conversation with and relate to on a level many younger women cannot because they have not experienced as much in life yet
Vyanka
02-21-2014, 01:54 PM
I love to hear of the older women who bank and still look 20 at 40..However in my area it seems once u r around 30 they consider u old...This area is all about the barely legal look..All of u who r n older dancer friendly clubs I envy u bc they arent nice to u here no matter if ur 34 and still look 27/28 for example..
L.A.? Most of the L.A. guys I've met are "agists" on top of being cheap (ime anyway). Ugh.
There are normal guys who have daughters and do want a dancer who isn't close to their kid's age.
michele11
02-21-2014, 06:43 PM
^ I do extremely well off guys from cali. The club I worked at all summer had an event that brought in a bunch of L.A. guys and sandiego.They loved me. I do well with cali guys everywhere I work. I even had weidos in Missouri at the grocery and when I'd walk to the bank ask me if I was from there. Lol.
LaPatrona
02-22-2014, 11:08 AM
Like a lot people said here I think it depends a lot on the person. If you have been dancing your whole life and you eat well and take care of yourself you will look fantastic. For example Maribel Guardia is 54 and she looks amazing and she's still going strong in the Mexican TV business.
Here's a picture of her and a video, so you can see how fantastic she looks. And is not because of her age, that is a fantastic body, no matter how old are you. Sure, she probable has some surgeries and whatnot, but I think an older stripper can make such investment, if she still wants to strip for a living and see it as necessary to stay in business. And by staying in business, I mean making enough money to make stripping worthwhile. And that's a personal decision.
36459
Go to 1:16
http://youtu.be/qNihxL2hPwk?t=1m16s