Lots of Silly Etiquette Questions?
Never been to a strip club in my life BUT I very much want to be a dancer & one of my local clubs has their auditions/amateur night on Monday! I've already got my heels (not Pleaser, I'm saving up for those - found a discount pair of Bordellos). Im not nervous about my looks or my dancing - but I can't get over worrying about all the little etiquette things! So a couple of quick questions for you ladies.. :)
1) I want to check out the strip club first as a customer to get a feel for the place. My boyfriend and I were gonna go - is it okay just to pay the original charge fee and then just sit and observe? If I talk to any of the girls, I would definitely tip them for their time & advice. But neither my boyfriend or I would get any lap dances or even go up to the stage. Would this be frowned upon? Should I go and tell the manager I'm a potential dancer?
2) Where in the world do I keep my money from the stage & from VIP? Especially since it's a nude club? Purse? Garter? Where do I keep the purse while I strip or do VIP? Do I take that off too? lol I feel like such a noob with these questions 😂
3) What percentage should I tip DJ, waitress, bouncers, etc? And do I tip at auditions or just when I start working there?
4) What should I wear to auditions? I'm definitely gonna call and ask the club their dress code first, but do I need to go out and purchase anything special? I have an absurd amount of sexy Victoria's Secret lingerie - would that work?
Thanks for all the advice ladies ❤️
Re: Lots of Silly Etiquette Questions?
1. Just go as a customer, have a few drinks, ask the dancers any questions you may have (and tip them for their time) and then if you feel up for it you can talk to a manager about working there. Question number 2 will answer itself when you're at the club.
2. I have a clutch. Some clubs don't allow that. You can see what the other girls are doing with their money. Don't take your money off of you if its in a garter. At my club theres a red panic button thing that in every booth that everyone just uses to hang their clutches. Whatever you do, don't take you eyes off your money.
3. This will be explained to you at the club. Every club is different. At my club we don't do any tip outs but you have to pay a house fee to work there even on your audition night.
4. I usually show up to the auditions like Im going out or it upscale sports wear with a full face of make up. It depends on how nervous I am about getting hired. Its good to impress and show off your figure. As for what to wear while auditioning, youll see what kind of outfits the girls have on while youre there as a customer. A well fitting pair of bra and panties are always a good option. The club will let you know if they have any rules about gowns/dresses/thongs/etc.
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Why wouldn't you go up to the stage or get a dance? If you're checking out a club for the first time go for the whole experience, imo. You don't have to sit at the stage for hours and hours but if you see a girl doing something you think is neat go give her a dollar (or a couple), she'll be more likely to come chat with you for a moment as well. Just be respectful and don't get crazy.
For sure tell the management you're interested in dancing there as well. They'll give you the ups and downs of their particular club.
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Personally I would buy a couch dance from a girl to see how to give a good one and what that club's rules are with them.
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Don't go and not get a dance that's boring and comes off as cheap.
Re: Lots of Silly Etiquette Questions?
^^ yes what they said. not only is it a nice gesture to show you aren't a typical bitchy girl customer.. but it will give you a really good idea of what you're getting yourself into. if you don't want to get a dance, ask your boyfriend to take one for the team and give you all the details afterwards. i always try to do this at new clubs, if i can. i'll have my boyfriend get dances from a few girls and then tell me what happened. if they're all grabbing his crotch, putting his hands on their boobs and offering extras that's a bad sign. tbh i think that'll give you more info than getting a dance yourself.
ETA: if for some reason your boyfriend isn't allowed to get dances then you shouldn't bring him to a strip club. and if you're not comfortable getting one then you're probably in the wrong business, it's just a lap dance, you'll be giving lots of them to people way grosser than the dancer you'll have on your lap (who you don't even have to touch..). and if you can't afford to pay for anything besides cover you should just bite the bullet, go alone and ask to audition. search for the club on this site to get some info and then just go.