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white girl in a black club?
I'm a white girl looking to work in a more urban black club. Does anyone have any experience being the only white girl or see how one was treated in a basically all black club? Was it intimidating and did the customers seem more interested? Also where the club was would be good to know.
Thanks!
xoxo
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I do. It wasn't intimidating to me at first (I was brand new & really young), but I also grew up being thrown into a lot of situations where I was the only white person around... & the state I live in has a very low level of prejudice compared to many other areas. I can tell you that I've worked in other states where being in the minority was scary though. Even if it's not an issue at first, if you start becoming one of the top earners, it can quickly become an issue. I'd suggest that if you see problems start to arise, switch clubs. Managers years ago used to be really good with resolving problems, but that is rare these days. One bad move on a manager's part could put you in a dangerous situation that you don't need to be in. That goes for anyone... but any time you are working somewhere that you are the minority, I would say it's more true - regardless of what race you are.
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Thank s for your input. Do you mind telling me what city or state you are in? I'm in la and keep hearing bad things about clubs around here.
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I was the only goth at an all black club in Florida...I dunno but I never had anything but positive experiences.....maybe it was the spiked collar. Goth kids are like pit bulls in urban clubs: You stop and admire em but at a distance. }:D
When I was with my ex fiance though I remember we lived in a predominantly black area in Albuquerque. We would be walking down the street and you would see 6'3 210llb guys with muscles crossing the street for a 5'11 150 goth boy with long black hair pale skin and knee high Doc Martens.
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you'll be fine, it happens all the time
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I was actually wondering about this too! I am considering looking for a job as a dancer at this club called Club Onyx here in Houston. I haven't done my research but I don't know what the managers are like...I am going to do more research tonight.
Tempest, did you tend to make more money being the only white chick there? Was the club more forgiving about body type? I am a big, voluptuous girl and no white club that is decent will take me. They want skinny girls and I am, by no means, skinny. not even "trim" or "fit". lmao. What was the money like? Did you get a lot of cat calls and bitchy attitudes (well, more than normal at a predominantly WHITE strip club...) because you are white? I know African American women can tend to be a lot more territorial over their customers and tough with a chip on their shoulder. That is at least what I have experienced from working with a predominantly hispanic and african american group of girls at this one particular dive in Houston. The good thing was that they were a lot, and I mean A LOT, more forgiving of body flaws and a thick stomach. I know I would be the palest one there...it's just that I am not used to overly territorial bitches. Gold Cup, where I used to work, was a big club with good diversity and the african american girls there were nothing but kind and sweet to me. They even defended me to the bitchy white girls that thought they were hood and from the streets who would talk shit about me. I never talked shit about anyone and for some reason I got in good with the african american women at my club. I never had to worry about getting jumped in the dressing room or have some bitch talk shit about me. It was cool. I know not all mainly all african american (I am being politically correct here, give me a break) clubs are going to be that welcoming though. I had bad experiences with african american strippers (other than those at Gold Cup) and I have been a bit intimidated ever since. I was really curious and thinking about trying it out though. I know that african american men LOVE my body...thick, with ass and titties. Black men and Hispanic men LOVE my body, BUT it is tougher to cater to the white crowd because they want a blonde barbie doll with fake tits and a TINY body all tied up into a bikini. (I am not saying that that is a bad thing, it's just that look doesn't work for me...)
That is just what I have seen...
I know that I will see a lot of pimps in a predominantly black club, but I know to stay away from them. I am not stupid. I also don't do extras..Tempest, did this cut into your money?? Do african american men tend to spend more on girls? do they do the whole "make it rain" shit? does that really exist? lol I am no pole trick expert too...and I enjoy dancing to rock. I can do rap, but I love rock. I don't think they would understand Marilyn Manson...or even Nine Inch Nails. What kind of music did you dance to?
fill me in on details!
Olivia
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Ime it's a no go. A serious no go. I worked as a bartender in an bar with pretty much all black clientele and staff. Territorial-ism is a huge issue when it comes to race (and I say this because my race was brought up numerous times among staff as well as customers, customers liked it, staff were derogatory) but the bigger issue is being accused of being a racist, something that could jeopardize your job and put you in danger both physically and mentally.
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thank you so much for the feedback!
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The major problem in my opinion wouldn't be customers interest, it would be other dancers who weren't comfortable with you stepping on their territory. There will most likely be fights. So be ready for that.
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I am an Asian girl and have worked in a club where it pretty much was 100% white girls. It was in a small town and I think that's why it was all white girls. They were very catty towards me
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BunniHops
The major problem in my opinion wouldn't be customers interest, it would be other dancers who weren't comfortable with you stepping on their territory. There will most likely be fights. So be ready for that.
Like I said goth kids are like pit bulls in a black club They thought I was insane and there was a rumor that I was a Satanist who trafficked in human organs. I never once encountered any problems with anyone being territorial because of race, creed, sexual orientation, nada nada. Occasionally I'd bring in a manson CD and the DJ would oblige me, but I usually danced to Shop Boys "Party Like a Rock Star" or anything by Lil Jon, esp "Let's go" (How can I say no to a vampire grill?)
I would get an occasional stare, but I would either stare right back or ask if anyone had seen my box lunch with Fava beans and Chianti. That alone is usually enough to give you a wide berth of space. Oh yeah and when I was reading a copy of the Satanic Bible.
nope nope nope never had any problems in a black club.
The money was great. I think the most intrusive thing was when I was eating lo mein that I had delivered and everyone demanded that I show them "how to eat with sticks!" The girls were awesome at FDC. I miss that place, actually and if I could go back to Tampa to visit I would. I dunno how other black clubs are, maybe I'm seeing the world through rose colored glasses.
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this is true. the negro is prone to unprovoked violence.
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Originally Posted by
BunniHops
The major problem in my opinion wouldn't be customers interest, it would be other dancers who weren't comfortable with you stepping on their territory. There will most likely be fights. So be ready for that.
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Tempest, I don't think MANY people would try to fight you!! Black, white, or CHYNA!
But yeah I would say it's probably very plausible that you'll be implicated in at least one physical fight. If it's a big club, you'll be standing up against maybe 100 girls who don't want you around. There will be many nice girls who don't care what race you are, but you will deal with glares, shit talking, being fucked with, and being provoked. I, having a big butt, had problems in the south with certain black girls who thought I was stealing their business. But then of course I had black girls who were friends of mine and sweet as hell. There's always gonna be drama starters, but you multiply that possibility exponentially whenever you put yourself in a situation where you're in a combat zone!
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camille27
this is true. the negro is prone to unprovoked violence.
"the negro is prone to unprovoked violence."
camille, the way you wrote that was hysterical. It's funny because it's true! ROFL! I laughed out loud so hard when I read that.
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camille27
this is true. the negro is prone to unprovoked violence.
ummm i dont think calling African american women negrosss is very uplifting or funny for that matter i think its very stupid and racist to me. No one i know with sense and a brian says the word negro anymore! and fyi not all black women go around starting fights with people for no reason thats the most stupidest ignorant close minded thing i ever heard thats like saying all white people like cheese!
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I went to a predominantly black high school. not the same, but I never had a problem. one of my best friends is black she always calls me honkey or "honkey tonk" as a joke.
my advice? be colorblind. treat them the same way you'd treat anyone else. don't walk on eggshells around them because you think they're gonna start unprovoked fights like some girls mentioned. just act like you would with anyone else.
if they like you, they like you. if not, remember you're just there to make money not friends.
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I could tell you stories of things I've seen, but that would only discourage you, and if you want to do it, I say do it. If it doesn't work out, quit.
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I don't feel like multiquoting, so I'll say this. Bitches will start drama regardless of skin color. If they think you are fucking with their $$$$$$$ they will fuck with you. How do I know this? Because I've been guilty of it a few times. It had nothing to do with race, creed, sexual orientation. Sometimes it was just me being an insecure dumb bitch. Sometimes it was because I knew the bitches were dirty ass skanks and that would affect my money. Occasionally I still do stir up shit, but these days I've found the shit that used to matter to me is pretty trivial.
When you have surgery looming and the fear or "what if I die" you tend to look at things differently.
I haven't become a perfect saint, by any means. I still occasionally rant about fat bitches and female customers that piss me off. But as of late, instead of trying to scare off newbs or make them feel like shit, I find myself helping them. Maybe I'm getting holes in my brain in my old age. -_- Who knows.
As for the whole racism thing we're all a bit racist. You know my stance on Mexicans. I'm half and I don't like dealing with them. Pretending racism doesn't exist and tip toeing around it doesn't make it go away. It's always gonna be there. The best you can do is try and if shit doesn't work out go to another club.
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natilinia rouge
ummm i dont think calling African american women negrosss is very uplifting or funny for that matter i think its very stupid and racist to me. No one i know with sense and a brian says the word negro anymore! and fyi not all black women go around starting fights with people for no reason thats the most stupidest ignorant close minded thing i ever heard thats like saying all white people like cheese!
My point wasn't that all black women start fights, just that fights will be more common in an environment such as this. It's the same as black girls working at white clubs where the manager doesn't like them and the girls try to ostracize them. Racial tension is prominent I think no matter what combination you throw in there.
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just put on a spiked collar black lipstick and blast Rammstein. -_-
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................i know you see the black person in my avatar. please get smart.
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Italian_Bombshell849
"the negro is prone to unprovoked violence."
camille, the way you wrote that was hysterical. It's funny because it's true! ROFL! I laughed out loud so hard when I read that.
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ooooo okay now i understand thanks kylea :) and sorry Camille i didnt know u were being sarcastic
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Im half white (other half is colombian but i totally look white cept my ass) but i danced in an all black club and did well. go in looking secure and confident…and they wont give u any problems. if u go in clutching ur purse and acting stuck up to the girls….ur gonna have a problem. also the club I danced in was in Mobile, Al… im from Fl
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Even I didn't know what to make of the sarcasm when it was first posted... but it was sarcasm for sure. I tend to use a bit of that myself. I believe the issue though is that when you point fun directly at yourself people laugh, but when its a wider range, people tend to not think it's as funny. Plus, not everyone knows everyone here.
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BunniHops
Tempest, I don't think MANY people would try to fight you!! Black, white, or CHYNA!
That is sooooo true!
OMG, speaking of which Tempest, I finally figured out who Juicy is!!!
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tempest666
I haven't become a perfect saint, by any means. I still occasionally rant about fat bitches and female customers that piss me off. But as of late, instead of trying to scare off newbs or make them feel like shit, I find myself helping them. Maybe I'm getting holes in my brain in my old age. -_- Who knows.
I suspect that cold vampy heart of yours might be thawing out! How about snuggling up next to the fire? }:D :hug:
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It depends on where you work!! We had an white girl that worked with us and she was mad cool i actually still talk to her and she is down in Florida now and works at another black club. honestly i think it could go good or bad depending on your attitude i agree 100% with DanceMam( oh and im Colombian and Black)i.. lol please dont go in clutching your purse