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Wow, how racist and ignorant is this?
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"The owner is very old-fashioned. He's cool as long as you don't break the rules, and the guy he has working at the door can be a real asshole, especially when he drinks, so make sure you follow the rules which are, and listen up cuz they DON'T tell you this when they hire you:
-You may not under any circumstances dance for a girl, on stage or on the floor or you will likely be fired.
-You may not talk to or dance for black people or you WILL be fired.
-You may not bring anything that could be used as a substitute for a penis even if it is a gift or joke.
Those are the big ones, so if you follow those you'll be fine, oh and don't challenge them about these rules because you will likely piss them off and not get hired, and if you are ethnic, forget about getting hired in the first place - it sucks I know, I don't agree either but it's not my bar and if you don't like it don't go there."
I was wondering if they were joking, I was actually thinking about auditioning at this club, but what the hell? Leads me to believe since you can't dance for black people, you might as well hang yourself now if you're a black dancer and trying to dance there (I'm half black, and look it too, which I love).
I know Kokomo isn't exactly the most racially diverse place in Indiana, but it isn't bad at all (A lot of my cousins are from Kokomo).
Maybe I haven't been there enough to know how bad it is, but it just doesn't seem that way. Maybe it's just the crazy manager?
Is it really like this when trying to get a job as a multi-racial dancer? Or is it just harder than it looks...I'll probably end up trying to get a job in Indianapolis first (VERY diverse). I know there are a lot of threads on racially diverse dancers and such (How it affects their earnings, etc.), but there weren't really any that I saw that covered the hiring of, or how hard it is to get a job being an ethnic dancer.
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Re: Wow, how racist and ignorant is this?
Hey girl,
First off, I went into the reviews and read the entire thing. For 1, she danced there in 2003! Hopefully by now, managment is not the same. If not, hopefully the original managers have changed their racist ways...
Secondly, for all you know maybe the dancer Sophie me be against dancers of color. Especially if they are not used to having any dancers of color, then one drops on the scene then you know that girl is gonna BANK!!
Give it a try...let me know how it goes.
Also, still try giving Indy a try. I heard they have some of the best clubs.
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What club is this? I dance in Indy. Just curious.
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Originally Posted by dancinslifoxxx17
What club is this? I dance in Indy. Just curious.
It's called Hip Hugger, it's about an hour or so away from Indy. It's actually in Kokomo, and the way my mind thinks (Like Cinnamon was saying) I'm assuming clubs there are either:
A: Have minimum Diversity
or
B: Have no Diversity
Which means the odds are in favor of me making pretty good money since I'd be one of the only (or only) ethnic dancers employed.
What advice would any of you give to ethnic dancers? As much as I hate to admit it, I'm sure there are different standards (Depending on where the club is located?). Is stripping harder to get into if you're a different race?
I'm sure a lot of getting employed is based on body, and appearance and where the club is located too.
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Originally Posted by cinammonkisses
Hey girl,
First off, I went into the reviews and read the entire thing. For 1, she danced there in 2003! Hopefully by now, managment is not the same. If not, hopefully the original managers have changed their racist ways...
Secondly, for all you know maybe the dancer Sophie me be against dancers of color. Especially if they are not used to having any dancers of color, then one drops on the scene then you know that girl is gonna BANK!!
Give it a try...let me know how it goes.
Also, still try giving Indy a try. I heard they have some of the best clubs.
I never thought of that, I hope the managment has changed, or she's lying. That's not really what I would expect in Kokomo. Like I said, not exactly super diverse, it's certainly not Martinsville or anything.
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I've heard many bad things about that club.
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My club is open to all. It's one of the best in Indy. You need to be in shape, have a well groomed appearance, and, good attitude. There's no drama alowed. We will run a shit starter out in a heartbeat. =) We like to keep the club a certain way.
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Ohh, yeah I'd love to know where you're dancing at! I am really open to working at any Indy club. I mean, I figure for my first job I can't be TOO picky, but I'm sure I do know I want a club that's not into extras or anything.
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PT's Showclub. Call and ask if you can come in and audition.
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I have heard good things about PT'S. Haven't been there, but I've heard stuff and it just looks nice. That and Brad's Brass Flamingo. So you really like working there?
Also, do you know how old you guys hire at?
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Hire at 18. Love it. The Brass is pretty skanky. Sorry. I've worked them all. The best are PT's and Dancers. If you want to be unique. Go to Dancers. If you want to ease into dancing I recomend Classy Chassy. It's a good club to start at but not stay. PT's is having an ameteur night this Thurs. You should come in then. You can win up to 250$!
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Ooh, God knows I need it. The job I have might interfere with it, but (frankly) Fuck them. (Sorry, I'm not usually that rude!) lol
I'm so happy they hire at 18, some do 21 so that makes me happy (I'm 18.) Is it pretty diverse?
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Yep. The girls are awsome and the managrs. rock. Amtr. night starts at around 10 p.m so I recommend be there 9 or 9:30. If you can't make it then. Call the club and ask when would be a good time to come in and audition.
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So at their Amatuer nights, how many people roughly show up? I'm assuming they look for new dancers?
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Just my two cents; I haven't heard anything good at all about Hup Huggers, but Indy does have a few really good clubs.
PT's is always a good place, but I have worked for them in the past, and I hate that much "structure" and pay out. (Might be different in Indy though, but in other cities they are bad about taking money.
A few of the girls I work with have worked at Red Garter, Classy Chassy, Brad's, and Brass, and have all done really well in those places. I haven't worked in Indy as of yet, so I can't personally comment.
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Something to consider... I'm black and have friends who are bi-racial and we've found sometimes they can get hired when I can't. So sometimes just because a club is racist it doesn't mean you can't get in under the radar. You may be considered 'different' or 'better'. As odious as it sounds you don't have to let their hangups block you from money.
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Originally Posted by Optimist
Something to consider... I'm black and have friends who are bi-racial and we've found sometimes they can get hired when I can't. So sometimes just because a club is racist it doesn't mean you can't get in under the radar. You may be considered 'different' or 'better'. As odious as it sounds you don't have to let their hangups block you from money.
That is true. I actually rather be in a club with fewer black/mixed dancers simply because if there is a demand for them, and only two I'd be making good money, as would the other dancer.
But, then again, it could be the opposite way around. I guess I jsut need to get out there and see.
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So at their Amatuer nights, how many people roughly show up? I'm assuming they look for new dancers?
There's usually a good crowd. The club uses Amt. night to bring in custys. They also hire a few girls.
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Sorry, ONE more question. I hate to seem like such a n00b but oh well lol
How many girls show up to do amatuer night?
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As for any club..it depends. AT my club we have amatuer night every Wed. Some times we get 9 girls, others 2 girls, sometimes NO GIRLS!
Worry about you. Good luck on Thurs mama!
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There's usually a handfull.