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    I was told by a Canadian Feature (who is now retired) that there does exist a small amount of Showgirl & Feature gigs in the continental USA & they PAY. The question now is where to look for them & how to set them up?
    Does anybody have any contact info on this?

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    Do you mean that you are looking to feature here in the U.S.?

    First, there's actually a lot of features on the US circuits right now, but bookings have really been down since the recession started. I'm not going to say how much, but I've heard a percentage via 3rd party and it's pretty scary. A lot of features have gone without feature work since last fall.

    There's about 8 different feature agencies right now, but which ones will book for you depends on your experience. Features that are more marketable can sign up with multiple agencies. Working with only one agency also has it's advantages too though, because sometimes they work harder to get you work.

    Also, the agencies take a percentage of what you make, and it's not the same for all agencies, so shop around. Keep in mind though that the agency is pretty much only there to connect the club with talent, and many don't really care about you personally... as long as they get their commission. So when you start talking to the agents look at who is professional, efficient, and as a bonus if they seem to take a personal interest in your concerns and safety.

    By the way, you'll probably want to have high resolution promo photos and a list of credits before you contact them.

    I'd also suggest contacting some features directly and asking their opinions of the agencies. There's at least one that I've heard multiple problems about... i.e. the agent seems to have memory problems and wants a commission on gigs you weren't booked through them for, or other such non-sense. Another agency I know has basically a one strike and you're out rule... so you have to really be careful not to screw up.

    Here's a list from the Gentlemen's Club Expo of some current features. Try contacting them and asking for opinions.
    http://www.edpublications.net/index....309&Itemid=139
    By the way, the expo is in August... and many of the agencies are there. It's a great time to come down and meet the agents. Or, sign with them ahead of time and come to the expo to get yourself more bookings by meeting club owners.

    One of the agents is on this website as well, Nakita Kash from A-list Features. You can contact her as well.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kylea2 View Post
    Do you mean that you are looking to feature here in the U.S.?

    First, there's actually a lot of features on the US circuits right now, but bookings have really been down. I've heard a percentage via 3rd party and it's pretty scary. A lot of features have gone without feature work since last fall.

    Please let me comment. Yes, there are a lot of features on the circuit which has made the industry more competitive than in past years (just like all dancing). No, the feature work isn't down. Jobs are plenty for entertainers who continuously get good reports from clubs. A good feature will have 2-3 jobs/month and the best of the best will be booked solid already for the entire 2010. The only features who go months without a job are features that do not have good promo, get bad or just ok reports, don't pay their commissions to the agency on time, or (like myself) are getting close to retirement.

    There's about 8 different feature agencies right now, but which ones will book for you depends on your experience. Features that are more marketable can sign up with multiple agencies. Working with only one agency also has it's advantages too though, because sometimes they work harder to get you work.

    Yup, being loyale to an agency will get you more attention! Some agencies may have you sign exclusive contracts (Lee Network & Pure Talent), others work on the honor system (Continental Agency & A-List Features). Most of the showgirl features book with multiple agents but the best are exclusive- (Aspen Reign is exclusive with Pure Talent) (Christina Aguchi is exclusive with A-List Features). Making that decision should totally depend on your working relationship with your agent. If you LOVE working with that person, wouldn't you WANT to stay loyal? If you don't think a particular agent fits your personality or is thinking about your best interested- shop around!

    Also, the agencies take a percentage of what you make, and it's not the same for all agencies, so shop around.

    I believe all agents in the US (the 4 that I mentioned above are really the only ones worth working with) are all at 15%.

    By the way, you'll probably want to have high resolution promo photos and a list of credits before you contact them.

    YES YES YES YES YES YES YES!!!!!!!!
    Ok, so my only question is ARE YOU CANADIAN? If so, getting you paid feature gigs without the green card isn't going to happen. If you are American and have a SS#, then we are good. Please give [email protected] a shout and send over resume and pics. Or, just check out his site. He specializes in showgirl features as his mother started Continental Theatrical Agency after retiring from Burlesque. Good Luck!

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    Okay, I REALLY wasn't going to post the agency names, but since Nakita's already posted the biggest agencies here are a few of the others:

    Lykens: http://www.myspace.com/lykensentertainment (I think they took down their website)
    Universal: http://universal-ent.net/
    New Age: 469-865-9512
    Gold Star Dance Network: 818-998-4653 (They are part of Gold Star Modeling and represent a lot of porn actresses & models)
    Bella Dolce Stars: 888-703-6660 part of http://www.belladolcemodels.com
    (Bella Dolce is the newest so we don't know a lot about the company yet other than who runs it. They may only be taking porn actresses? You can call and ask.)

    The commission percentages taken range from 8% to 30%.

    BTW Nakita, if the recession hasn't hit your agency yet - count your lucky stars! Like I said... I've heard numbers and it makes me cringe.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kylea2 View Post
    Lykens: http://www.myspace.com/lykensentertainment (I think they took down their website)

    ^^You could contact him, but he's psycho

    Universal: http://universal-ent.net/

    ^^Eleanor actually gets girls a good amount of work for lower end lower budget showgirls. I know many features who are happy with Universal.

    New Age: 469-865-9512

    ^^gave all his business to A-List Features and retired

    Gold Star Dance Network: 818-998-4653 (They are part of Gold Star Modeling and represent a lot of porn actresses & models)

    ^^they don't really book feature gigs as the girl who was running that division of the agency left and went to Lee Network. She has now quit Lee Network

    Bella Dolce Stars: 888-703-6660 part of http://www.belladolcemodels.com
    (Bella Dolce is the newest so we don't know a lot about the company yet other than who runs it. They may only be taking porn actresses? You can call and ask.)

    ^^safe bet that there aren't any positions for showgirls. PLUS, the owner was an EXTREMELY UNSUCCESSFUL feature herself and really doesn't have any contacts in the biz.

    The commission percentages taken range from 8% to 30%.

    So from the list above you could add Universal. Universal, Lee Network, Continental, A-List Features & Pure Talent- ALL take 15%.


    BTW Nakita, if the recession hasn't hit your agency yet - count your lucky stars! Like I said... I've heard numbers and it makes me cringe.
    You have heard #'s from agents? Well, I am not surprised. Continental and A-List's bookings have shown a pretty large increase in the last year. Maybe its because the other agencies are loosing their biz to them?

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    Transferring business wouldn't surprise me... that's a possibility.
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    I thought Lykens crashed?

    Honestly the only agency worth looking at these days is the one Nakita works for(well her hubby runs lol).

    If your Canadian your SOL. I will say this now. I jumped through every hoop possible to feature in the US and I only got a SMALL handful of gigs and I always had positive raving reviews as I was one of the only features who traveled with huge props and had a full on show and I was one of the only ones who actually danced and worked the pole and the crowd and had thousands invested into costumes and my shows. I wasn't the only but I was one of the few.

    Unless you have porn credits AND magazine credits and you're a special novelty act its next to impossible to get a green card. I had magazine credits and Miss Nude Titles and TV appearances but no porn titles which made it hard to get booked as a Canadian act. This was also 3/4 years ago when it was easier to get booked into the US then it is now. 2 years ago I was jumping through every hoop possible to get more American gigs and it just wasn't going to be possible because of the new laws.

    If you can get it good luck I really recommend Nakitas agency as they are one of the fairest and get the best paying gigs(no I didn't work for her lol I just know girls who have).

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    I am a Canadian yes.
    How much success is there with the Entertainer license?
    I am interested in the Miss Nude North America & Miss Nude Au Natural Tittles that are in the states, so being booked a bit through an Agency while down there would be great.

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    lol You got the idea from Madison Q didn't you? :p

    Its seriously impossible unless you have porn credits or are considered a novelty act. I did everything I could to feature down there in recent years and it wasn't going to happen. I had an agency that tried to 'sponsor' me for a work visa and it still was a no go.

    Your best bet is to talk to Nakitas husband and see if he can do anything for you but don't get your hopes up.

    Also just so you know if you get caught doing the Miss Nude contests in the US you can be deported and black listed from entering the US again for up to 10 years.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MissShyGirl View Post
    lol You got the idea from Madison Q didn't you? :p

    Its seriously impossible unless you have porn credits or are considered a novelty act. I did everything I could to feature down there in recent years and it wasn't going to happen. I had an agency that tried to 'sponsor' me for a work visa and it still was a no go.

    Your best bet is to talk to Nakitas husband and see if he can do anything for you but don't get your hopes up.

    Also just so you know if you get caught doing the Miss Nude contests in the US you can be deported and black listed from entering the US again for up to 10 years.
    Oh na, Justice told me about the live entertainer Visa....bah, " North America" has Canada in it

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    Huh Justice has never featured or done contests in the US. Another one of her compulsive lies lmao. Sorry thats another story for another day lol. Just ask the Australia club how truthful she is lmao.

    Its complete BS how hard it is to get into these Miss Nude World and Miss Nude North America contests. They hold them in the US so no other girls can do them. Honestly IMO they should be rotated around so everyone has a chance.

    I would ask Nakitas husband just for the hell of it how you can go about doing it. Or if its possible.

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    Haha, you are aquainted I gather!
    Yup, thanks for telling me how to go about applying.....Alberta isn't really tickeling me right now & I thought that US miss nude would be awsome to do after the Canada's.
    I'll keep in touch with ya luvy.

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    Yea I know her all to well. Lovely girl, great intentions. Just wouldn't know the truth if it smacked her in the face lol.

    Just be warned Canadas are as fixed as a pageant can be. Hopefully it will be in your favor! It is a great experience. I took a lot of awesome things out of the Canadas and it gave me many great opportunities. Good luck

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    Ok, so as far as the Miss Nude pageants...I wouldn't know if that would violate any laws since there isn't any prize $. It very easy to enter these pageants and they are always looking for more well-rounded features to enter.

    As far as the entertainer license...never heard of it. You need a way for clubs to pay you, legally in the US. Biz Tax ID or SS#.

    So, I have no idea why you would need porn credits to be a showgirl feature? I don't agree with that at all, but maybe I am misunderstanding what MissShyGirl means? I believe that the agents would prefer a Canadian showgirl to stay away from porn and focus on the shows. There are almost no showgirls left that haven't done porn and we aren't sure why. Kicking out a few porn movies doesn't help them make more $ or get more bookings on the road. The only way porn helps features is if they base their entire career on it....but that's another story.

    Anyway, the moral of the story is... it's next to impossible for a Canadian to get feature jobs in the US. Unless you have some way of getting that Social Security # or Tax ID #, then you can forget it.


    TOO BAD! I would love to see more showgirls in the US!

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    Oh Nakita when I said porn credits to get into the US I mean it is easier for an agent to get a Canadian act a work visa if shes a porn girl because its more 'novelty'. This is what I was told by most agents and clubs I talked to. I don't agree with it either because honestly Canadian features have hot enough shows without the porn crap.

    I think the entertainers license she means is the cities that require licensing? Thats my guess anyway.

    As for the Pageants the few I looked into did offer prize money which is why I wasn't able to do them(Nudes a Poppin). When I looked into all the legal shit for me being able to do them it was said no if there is money involved. Even then crossing the boarder with all your gear(lets face it it would be impossible to mail a contest show to your destination lol at least for me it would be considering all the props I used for it).

    Hopefully you can find a loop hole somewhere though and go work in the US! I LOVED featuring south of the boarder

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    There are always prizes with these contests but not always cash, so maybe they see winning a crown or sash as payment and that is why it would be illegal. A friend of mine is trying to put together a contest where he can get the girls VISA's because he REALLY wants Canadian and Australian girls to enter. I will let yall know if that happens.

    Sorry Anica, wish we could book you!

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    Some of the pageants you don't get anything but a title, those might another option to look into.
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    Nakita, as soon as that happens with the Visas, send word & post it also on the nakedtruth... I will not be the only Canuck wanting to come down

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    I thought Lykens crashed?
    No, Lykens is still around - they just don't have their website anymore. Although, honestly I'm not sure why? The only thing I can think of, know how some of the agencies are, is that Lykens doesn't want to list who they represent because they don't want other agencies contacting their talent pool to represent them. Although, it could be that they simply don't want to maintain the website anymore.

    They have a landing page at: http://www.lykensentertainment.com/ & an active myspace page as well.
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