Okay ladies, it's kind of long, but here it is:
I have been dancing off and on for about 3 and 1/2 years through undergraduate, one year of law school, and currently business graduate school (dual degree thing). I used to work in a very upscale club, but I left after college graduation. When I returned, the whole scene at this club changed. I used to make money there b/c I was nice, very pretty, exotic, and could talk to a man about any topic. The house fees and mandatory tip outs were fairly high in comparison to other area clubs (approx $110-$130 a night), but that was okay because I made decent, no...good money. When I returned after 1st year law school, there were a lot more women on every shift (70-100), fewer customers, and a lot more extras, as well as corruption among the management (embezzlement was rampant). The money was not as good anymore and became unacceptable actually, and my "nice girl" personality was starting to work against me. After a while of breaking even and then banking negative, I moved on to smaller clubs. These clubs were blue collar, didn't have as many in shape/presentable girls, extras were the norm, and being nice and smart DEFINITELY works against me. I swear to God, I try to be extra professional, ALWAYS smile, be assertive but NOT agressive, and it feels like it's all working against me now. I see some gutter-butt chicks (not to judge, but I mean ill-mannered, unkempt women) making serious money and I'm making a 1/4 of what some of them make. They're aggressive to the point of being rude, and I'm not comfortable being that way. It doesn't help that I'm in graduate school full time, and unfortunately I don't drink or alter myself so there is no way for me to disconnect and be some trifling bitch. I'm in the best shape ever, have more confidence than ever, and am very well polished and well versed in economics, politics, etc. I am thinking about quitting altogether and just getting a full time job. I really can't deal with the perverse nature of the club that I am currently in, and this area doesn't have many acceptable clubs. I can't travel b/c my study load is way too heavy and it's hard enough to keep my head above water as it is.
Can anyone help me be a "bitchier" or more aggressive dancer? Should I play the dumb broad role (totally unnatural)? I have to dance at least until the semester is over, and I could stand to earn a little cushion while (or if) I'm adjusting to full time work. AYUDAME!! (Help me!)
Regards,
Francesca



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