Noob thinking of becoming a dancer.. HELP please...
Hey gals. Don'no how to say this, but here goes. I've been thinking about becoming a dancer for years. Others have told me I have what it takes to become a stripper. I personally don't know if I do have what it takes. How can I tell?? What does it take? What do I need to know? (husband speaking: she has the body, about 5'3", 110lbs, 36b, wears a size 2-4 and she can dance.. ok Ill leave her to the professionals ;) ) Exactly how do you learn to dance with a pole? Do all clubs have poles? Do I need to visit some clubs? We've never even been to one. I have younger friends who think I'm hot and think I should become a dancer (I still get Id'd for beer and sometimes cigs, I'm positive I dont look my age) What do you gals think? Any suggestions??
Re:Noob thinking of becoming a dancer.. HELP please...
whew. that's a whole lotta post.
1) Your body sounds fine.
2) YES visit clubs. That way you can see if it's REALLY something you want to do, and if it is you can pick the club in your area that's right for you. Bring your hubbie because some clubs don't let single women in alone and for the love of god buy dances and TIP THE GIRLS!!!
3) Once you've visited some clubs your mind will either go OH YES I CAN DO THIS! or EEP! Either way, listen to it. Then either set up some auditions or don't.
oh and one more thing... you've said a lot of "my friends" this and "my husband" that. Don't get into this job for anybody but yourself (or a child you need to support). I personally didn't seriously consider it until I got rid of a live-in partner because I didn't want to be making money for "us" while he didn't have a job, I wanted to do it for *me*. I'm not saying your hubbie doesn't have a job, etc. All I'm saying is, make sure this is something that *you* want and not just something that everyone else wants *for* you.
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Re:Noob thinking of becoming a dancer.. HELP please...
very well put stiletto...
i would definitely recommend becoming a customer first. once you have visited some clubs, you will have a choice, and probably like some more than others. some very good advice that was given to me was, once i choose a few (or one) club, go there and be a customer a few times. talk to the dancers, buy some lap dances, etc.
good luck!!
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The most important thing for you to do is start investigating clubs in your area and ask LOTS of questions. It sounds as though you are wanting to get into an industry with very little knowledge about it, which is not a good idea. There is a lot more to this business than walking up to a strange guy and asking if he'd like a dance. That being said though, are you comfortable dancing nude or topless in front of people you've never met? Although many first-timers say "yes", it's a big shock to them how odd it feels doing it the first several times. So your first step is to do a lot of self examination and soul-searching to see if you really feel you could do the basics of the job.
Your next step is to go to a variety of clubs in your area. Sit down and look at the club no so much from a customer's point of view, but as an employee's point of view. Look at the club as a place that you may or may not want to work at. Is the music to your liking? Is the place clean? Are the facilities nice? What are the clientelle like in the club? Is it a mostly blue-collar or white-collar club? Once you've got that figured out, then you need to start asking the club management questions such as what is involved with auditioning? What are the house fees? Are there mandatory schedules? Are there mandatory tip-outs? What are the rules on dances (full contact, air dancing, etc.)? What are the promotions the club runs (for example, you may love a club but when you start working, you may realize the shift they put you on runs a "5 lap dance for $20" promotion or something silly like that)?
Then plan on budgeting a little money for outfits. Work your shoes in real well before you start dancing...you'll appreciate that a lot later on. Someone on SW here mentioned vacuuming your house in your stripper shoes for a few times which is a great idea. Last but not least, learn something about sales. There are plenty of sources for this (us, or otherwise) and you should really beef up your skills in selling if you want to hit the ground running.
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I appreciate the honest advise. If i did this it would be my own
judgement,not the advise of my husband or friends influencing me.
I do have two children,however neither are living with me at this time. But i would like to be able to provide(better)for them.
What are some thing's i should do,other then just go to a strip
]club and watching other girl's? I mean what should i wear,
and does the club pick out the music, when you try out. How
do i know what i need to be doing,to audition? I mean my
husband has a good job, but im the type who is independant and
want to provide for myself.
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Re:Noob thinking of becoming a dancer.. HELP please...
Ok-this is not something,i have not thought about the consequenses of, all the thing's that could take place. I realize
that there could be somebody i know-that it could be akward.
or an x. Discusting old pervs. ect. ect. Ive given alot of thought
to the what if's. Stalker's ect. And i relaize it probley is not as
easy as what people think. I imagine it's not easy getting up infront of people you dont know and strip. So basically what
i want to know,is what can i do ,to better inform myself,qualifications-what do i need to know or should know,before i
consider this. Thanks for the reply's
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OPPS-Sorry abt the spam. Damned Computer's anyway. Guess
everyones gonna see what i look like. LOL
Re:Noob thinking of becoming a dancer.. HELP please...
bubbly, outgoing personalities do well. If you're not naturally outgoing, gotta learn to fake it.