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    Default $13 in tips, bruised knees, and drama

    .."welcome to stripping" is what my boyfriend said.

    so last night was my first night dancing, and i can really say it wasn't too bad. i was really worried about being on stage, but by the third dance, i was fine. i only made about $13, but it was a slow night and i actually made more than the other girls there. my knees hurt like nothing else though, im not sure how im going to manage on stage for the next week or so.

    i told myself i wasnt going to get caught up in all of the legendary "stripper drama" that generally unfolds, but by the end of the night, one of the girls i worked with pulled me aside and said that another dancer was talking to each girl individually, telling them not to talk to me. (im going to be honest--at one point during the night, some girls were talking about getting busted with drugs at before, and i mentioned that part of my reason for dancing was to help pay some fines i got for possession recently). but this girl is telling everyone im a narc and not to talk to me..on my first night!

    is it possible to just go in, do my thing, and not interact with the other girls much? because really, im sure it can only get more ridiculous from here, and ive never been one for drama.

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    Default Re: $13 in tips, bruised knees, and drama

    Welcome to the world of dancing

    For the bruised knees I recomend sea salt baths, warm compresses and some A535(ya know that really stinky shit that heats up then cools down lol). You will stop bruising with time... it hurts for a bit but it goes away.

    As for the drama, ignore the bitchs. I honestly am probably considered mega bitch at my club because I go in with my hair/makeup already done, I get dressed and go on the floor. I dont talk to anyone... it helps keep me out of the drama. If the girls wanna talk thats their own shit... you just worry about making yourself the money you need to pay off your fines. Also.... never tell the girls shit about your personal life... ever... as soon as you tell one(even if you think you can trust her) the rest of the club will know. Dont tell anyone anything. Good luck and enjoy being naked

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    First off for your knees...Try boots.If you get kinda lose ones you can wear knee pads underneath.This is still a problem for me too even after 3 years of work.Body make up and low lighting will become your best friends
    As for drama..say so? and go on about your night.Your not there to make friends,your there to make money.Start going to work with your hair and make-up done so all you have to do is dress.That way your not in the dressing room and your working sooner than the others.Eventualy you'll find people you can have a chat with but always remember that your working against every other girl in the club nice or not.

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    Default Re: $13 in tips, bruised knees, and drama

    oh, trust me. i realized i shouldnt have said anthing about my personal life immediately. it was like putting my hand on a hot stove, that's how fast it came back to me. the only thing is that at this place, especially on weeknights, there are hardly any customers--if any. like last night, there were only two all night. so youre kindof forced to sit in the dressing room awhile not doing anything.

    next time im just going to bring my school books in and study while im in there, and not mention another word about anything. im not going to be mean, but i'm also not going to go out of my way to be nice. if they think im a narc--fine. at least then i wont have to deal with anyone pushing drugs on me.

    blah! thanks for the advice though!

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    Quote Originally Posted by FallenFairy69
    First off for your knees...Try boots.If you get kinda lose ones you can wear knee pads underneath.This is still a problem for me too even after 3 years of work.Body make up and low lighting will become your best friends
    i kindof have short legs (i'm only 5'1"), so im not sure how id look with boots that went that high. haha..i wish i could just go in dressed like a football player and rock some knee-pads, but i dont think that would go over well. especially since football season is over.

    but what about the pain? i heard someone say that aspirin would be bad, but what about anti-inflammatories, or things of the like? im on the schedule 5 days next week in a row..im not going to be able to move!

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    Default Re: $13 in tips, bruised knees, and drama

    Smile and be friendly to the girls, even if they are bitches to you... kill em with kindness - BUT DO NOT try to make friends with anyone. This situation is not like hanging out with girls in the real world; its cutthroat and dog eat dog. Go to work, make your money, and go home

    As for money, it sounds like it might be a good idea to look around at other clubs. TWO CUSTOMERS the whole night? and this is typical??

    No way would I stick around for that. Are you required to work weeknights? ARE there any other options?

    And the bruises - you'll toughen up. After a while you will pretty much stop bruising all together (thank god.. I remember how bad my legs looked the first week that I danced).

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    With your knees hurting, you should try to keep off them if possible. If there are only two customers in the whole place don't knock yourself out and damage your body for nothing. Anti-inflamatories like ibuprofin or aleve should be helpful. Also try wearing stockings so that when you are on your knees on stage, you will slide a little easier, and not end up with as much stage burn.

    Take glucosamine, condriotin and MSM supplements to stregthen your joints, as well.

    As for the drama...

    I have found that in clubs where the money is not there, the drama seems to be very high. If the dancers are busy making money, they wouldn't care what is going on with you... they are too busy.

    So my first thought is to keep your options open. Check out other clubs in the area to see if business is any better at other locations. If you were the top earner at $13 last night, that is not good. I personally feel that if I can't walk away with at least $100 on an extremely slow night, I need to seek greener pastures.


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    Default Re: $13 in tips, bruised knees, and drama

    if you made 13 bucks and there were only 2 customers there the whole night find a new club.

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    wow, the people in your myspace blog are idiots.

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    Default Re: $13 in tips, bruised knees, and drama

    At my club girls don't do much floor work and I don't because I am anemic. I would suggest not doing it unless it is pretty much customary.

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    Default Re: $13 in tips, bruised knees, and drama

    Your boyfriend was indeed right. Bruised knees and drama??-- you're officially a stripper! Yay. *Everything* will bruise, badly, for a few months. But your body shall soon get used to it. Trust me, the bath will become your best friend. Theres a bath liquid at rite aid that i use called "Village Naturals Therapy" and it really works for achy muscles.

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    Default Re: $13 in tips, bruised knees, and drama

    At my club, most of the girls do a floor show, but I don't because I have bad knees. If you aren't required to do a floor show, then just don't do one, or only do it a couple times a night to get your knees used to it. Advil helps with swelling and pain. Some girls at my club bring a blanket up on stage with them if they're going to be doing a floor show that set, so that there is some cushion under their knees.
    Take the road less traveled- just make sure you have a map.

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    Default Re: $13 in tips, bruised knees, and drama

    I also wear thigh-high boots to help with the pain because I had surgery on my knees years ago, but still have a lot of problems with them. Like somone else mentioned I wear a pair of knee pads underneath my boots and I have never felt better dancing. There's another girl at my club that also wears boots and she is fairly short (I would say around your height) and she looks fine wearing them. Just get a high heel with a platform and you'll look proportionate. Try this website... they have an amazing selection of boots... www.snaz75.com.
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    I would have to say from the sound of your club you definitely need a change if you are willing to travel I know some great places.

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