Re: New! with Questions..
OH! I haven't thought of a stage name yet, but was thinking something like Penny, or Rory? I want something that sounds different, but could be a real name.
Re: New! with Questions..
First off, welcome around!
1. There's a running joke in this industry: What's the difference between a waitress at a strip club and a stripper? Two weeks. Lots of girls start by waitresses to try the club out, and it can be a decent way to get some customers who you will have served as a waitress and will want to get dances from you when they get the chance. But really, just go to the club as a customer to get a feel for the place rather than working there for a week or two.
3. It varies by area, club, and how often you work, but that's an attainable goal, I'd think.
4. Club lighting is more forgiving than you think it is. And if you're in shape otherwise, it's likely not going to stop a customer from getting dances from you.
5. You'll be surprised by how little you need to use the pole. I don't do any tricks, and neither do a lot of other dancers. I find that it's mostly other dancers and females who appreciate them most, since dudes just want a hot girl to make eye contact with them from the stage. Doesn't matter if she's hanging upside down from the pole or just stretching out on the floor. Go for it if it's something you're interested in, but don't think it's necessary.
Going for a 'real' sounding name has the great benefit of decreasing the amount of customers that bother you for your real name. Pick a name that's easy to make out over loud music (I could see lots of customers hearing Laurie instead of Rory), short, and easy to remember. Have a few back ups in mind just in case the name you want is taken too!
Re: New! with Questions..
Great Advice. I will think of a few more names and get some advice on which ones are easiest to understand. Down here is South Florida, many people's first language is not English, so I it definitely has to be an easy name.
I wasnt planning to start dancing until mid-July for afew reasons, so I was hoping I could not only get a feel but also make some extra money until then.
Thanks and I absolutely love this website. Making me feel so much better about this whole decision!