Hello,
I am writing my first novel and my story involves a young girl who takes a job as a stripper in a Chicago club. In order to write my story I need some information. Normally I would take on the roll or position to learn all I could but well I am not too fit since having my daughter and I've never set foot in a topless or nude club (male or female) so I am really pretty clueless aside from what I've seen in movies. I am hoping some of the ladies would be willing to help me out. Here is what I need to know.
What is the process for a girl to get hired in a club as a dancer?
Do dancers work the floor or dance on a catwalk or extended stage?
What is a lap dance? (I told you i'm clueless)
Does any dancer do lap dances or is it your choice?
What are some common themes that a dancer might take on for her routine?
Say a smaller scale club-
How close do dancers know the owner or manager? Bouncers?
What sort of relationship does a dancer have with the other girls?
Is there any animosity between dancers and servers?
Do small clubs rotate the same dancers or are they ever changing?
On a typical evening how would it work? How many dances on stage? how long do they last? How many lap dances or private dances?
Do some clubs allow contact from customers during lap dances or private dances?
etc, etc, etc....
Anything else I havent asked but that you might think I should know would be most helpful.. Thank you all for your time!



You may even get yourself a "lap dance" first hand!
...maybe I should go write that book now..nah, just kidding.
According to movies like that, apparently so. Lilith said it best when she said that it is unrealistic for someone who has not lived the experience to create a fair portrayal of dancers and the industry as a whole. Not to imply that dancers are the only ones entitled to write about dancers!!! All I am saying is at the very very least - you have GOT to get out there and do some extensive research. Go to clubs, various clubs; nude, topless, and most importantly, get to know some of the dancers. It would just make it easier for you as a writer and ultimately, it would make for a better novel overall. I know you said you had a child and it would be difficult for you to go to clubs but to get even the smallest handle on what you're writing about, you've got to do the leg work. The world just does not need another unrealistic negative spin on stripping written by someone who has no clue about dancers and this business. I think if you are going to write about a believable dancing character, you've got to get out there and do the research. Good luck!




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