How good of a body do you need?
I've been lurking on the EDF, and here, since late last year, when the plan to start stripping crystallized in my mind. I've wanted to do as much research as possible, while hitting the gym and shaping up. Unfortunately a lower back injury put my plans on hold for a while. But it's healed now and I've got back into the swing of things as far as going to the gym, etc.
For economic reasons, I need to get started, soon. But I'm just afraid that my body isn't up to snuff and I'll get rejected at the audition. I'm not aiming for Scores or a showclub. I actually had Stiletto in Nanuet, NY in mind (nude, medium-contact club, more middle of the road than upscale or blue-collar for those of you not in NY).
I'm 5'5", weigh 120, 36C-28-36. But I'm soft, not taut & toned. I have hips and a little bit of tummy, and yes, some cellulite on my butt. I have a decent bod, but it's not perfect...
Should I wait and put more hours in at the gym? Or should I go ahead? ???
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depends on where you want to work and how much you expect to make. go to the clubs you're interested in working in and compare your figure to the girls that work there. even if all the girls that work there have better figures but only by a very small margin, you'll probably be ok. upscale clubs tend to want only those girls with really good figures but i've seen all kinds working at the medium range places. in ny you could probably work right now, but your figure is one of your biggest selling points, so your income will be dependent on it. you're in better shape then you think because, going by your stats, you're in proportion... far better then having a great big belly with stick legs and no butt or a giant butt with scrawny shoulders and small boobs. keep working out and try to compensate in the meantime by really turning on a great personality. your personality is really more important then anything else. i've seen gorgeous girls with fabulous bodies not do well because they come off stuck-up or act stupid or rude. i've also seen girls that don't do well when they have perfect body parts (butt, waist, boobs, legs) but when all put together don't match the ideal hourglass figure and have a mediocre personality. i think you'd feel a lot better if you went to some of the clubs you'd like to work in and honestly compared yourself to the girls that work there. we're all our own harshest critic and it could be that you're just being hard on yourself. remember too that clubs are usually dark and a lot of figure or facial flaws will be reduced if not hidden altogether. i think you'll be fine for the type of club you're interested in, and since finances are in issue for you, go for it. Good luck! :)
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Well said.
good luck Adina!!
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Well.... I strip and my body quite honestly sucks to put it bluntly LOL but I'm working on it, granted if you have the perfect body and looks it makes your stripping life alot easier but those with imperfections or those of us who are not societies "10's" can still make a great killing in this business if
1. You have the attitude!!!! I mean an outgoing, not pushy, pleasant, friendly attitude be cheery not glum!
2. You know how to talk!!! I mean really talk not this: Hi hows the weather? wanna dance??? talk I mean actually keep up to date on local and national issues so you seem as if you have a few brain cells!
3.Be ready to take rejection! and don't let it get you down! if you let someones rejection bring you down the whole club can tell, the nights I make the most money are the nights I feel most confident with myself and my looks, my money flow stops the minute I let a no bring me down IE: im thinking to myself... he said no to a couch dance cause im fat.... and i dwell on it for 3 more sets.... I make crap money for three more sets..... I just say ok, maybe later, thanks and walk away with a smile and forget about it.... i still make money! ( does this make any sense?) lol
THis business is a great money maker but it can also be a personality breaker so be prepared! but give it a shot!
confidence is they whether you are a Pam Anderson look alike, or just the natural average girl!
and remember
Variety is the spice of life thank god!!!!
LOL
Angelina
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I don't think you look bad at all. Although, you do need a tan. If you are really pale, I suggest self tanner. I think you could probably work in NYC. Maybe Tens, Flashdancers. Anyway, you don't sound to confident in yourself and it will show when you audition, and if you get hired, it will show when you work, thus, reflecting on your money. I would work on my body for maybe two weeks, just so I would go to my audition feeling confident. (if I were you)
Good Luck :-*
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sweetie - you have a nice body! and like Alotta said - your personality and ability to maintain an interesting conversation, is, almost in a way, even more important. where ive worked, there are some girls who are VERY much less attractive than other girls and these women make more money simply due to the fact that they can make a customer have a great time with their charm and personality! ;)
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I think you look good. You are more ready than me bodywise to break into it. Good luck
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Thanks, everyone, for all the words of encouragement. I submitted the pic to the club & I'm calling Friday for an audition...we'll see. Thanks again!!!
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Girl, Get WORKING! ;) u got what it takes...good luck sweets!
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you look GREAT!!! At 99.99% of the clubs, it's ATTITUDE. You'll do wonderfully...believe me.
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Girl you are ready, go out there and strut your stuff!! Remember we ourselves can be our own worst critic at times! :-*
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good heavens, what in the world are you worried about? you look great! do a little bottle-tanner and you'll be fine. i also think you could probably work at Tens or some of the other more upscale places in ny if you have a mind to. stick out your tits and butt and strut your stuff, girl! let us know how it turns out, but i'm sure the club you're interested in will be happy to have you. just smile and be charming and you've got it made. ;D
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I'll be brave and be the first guy to say something.;D I would buy a dance from you in a heartbeat. As far as looks go, you don't have anything to worry about. Like a number of the ladies have said before me, it is personality and attitude that sell most of the dances. You have to be assertive and talk to the gentelmen in the clubs. Be charming, smile, and look them in the eye when you talk, no man could say no.
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Go for it, Adina!
In my opinion, you have nothing to be self-conscious about, (looks wise anyways).
Any small amount of toning you may have to do will probably quickly happen once you start dancing.
I've gathered from your posts in the past that you have an excellent attitude and personality, so in that area I'm sure you'll do great.
Good luck! :)
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You have a great body from the front! eat right, exercise, and go for it! If you try for a smaller club you have a better chance of getting in at this point perhaps. Not much pressure either. The great thing about dancing....you can hire at a small club, learn the ropes of the biz, and get in shape while working!!! (dancing is great exercise.) Then move on to an other club if you like. The biggest part of dancing soft body or not...is attitude, that right frame of mind has opened many doors for dancers!
Lotsa luck...Pamela
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What happened to the picture?!