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    Smiley need a professional dancers advice

    I just finished a somewhat successful first night making about $ 370.00 at this new club , which has more of a classy atmosphere . The second night I went in and made nothing, I am very new dancing, but I have spent some time in the sex trade industry without doing "extras" .
    I want to make sure I am not wasting time at a club or line of work that is not for me.I was looking for some instant tips as to the golden rules before dancing, Ive tried asking and looking for girls in this club to "show me the ropes", but the girls in this club seem very competitive and disinterested.
    Any advice from experienced dancers would be great.

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    Be yourself, be happy. Try not to worry about becoming a stripper clone... It will take time to refine your art. Smile at everyone. Try to stay away from the "drama" that some girls HAVE to cause just to feel good about themselves. $370 is a great first night.... Don't forget though, THAT WE ALL have somewhat less then great nights... Do searchs for tips on here... The golden rules is...a bit broad of a topic... try to narrow it down to a couple questions burning in your brain. In the meantime... Good LUCK!

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    Ediquette rules differ from club to club. In some clubs, hustling stage side customers is fine in others, hustling stage side will get your ass beat (for example).

    I worked at one club where the dancers got really possesive of their make up tables. I accidentially put my things on another dancer's favorite make up table, and she flipped out at how rude I was being. I've seen similar situations with lockers and favorite lap dance seats. You've got dancer's who will claim songs as for their use only, dance moves, and costuming styles (Oh, you mean that you invented the "school girl" costume).

    Anyway, it is kind of a learn as you go type of thing. It is just like starting at any new job. Figureing out what all the ediquette for your particular location is usually tough. The main points should be:
    • Don't sit at a table with a customer where there is already another dancer sitting...unless the customer and/or dancer specifically invited you over (the other dancer needs to hear the invitation).
    • Don't ask to borrow stuff from the other dancers
    • Don't offer advice unless you are asked
    • Don't ask for advice from the dancers. It is in their best interest to steer you the wrong way.
    • Do find out whom you need to tip and what the minimum/maximum is for each tipped person
    • Do find out who the veteran dancers are (the DJ is a good resource for this info), and kiss their butts. Those ladies can make or break you in a new club. Copious amounts of compliments and self degredation go a long way with the "queen bee" dancers.
    • Do follow the rules for your first few shifts. Even if you are the only dancer who is.
    • Don't believe anything people tell you. If a manager tells you "Wow, this is really slow! I'm not sure what is wrong this week." Get confirmation from other dancers and/or staff members. Don't stick it out in a dying club, even if management assures you that it is usually busy.
    • Don't believe what the customers tell you ie; "You can make so much more money at XYZ club." Usually this means that extras are provided at XYZ club for the same price as a lap dance at the club you are currently working.
    • Don't buy, sell or use illegal drugs at the club.
    • Don't get drunk.
    • Don't sell sex- This includes extras.
    • Don't steal from dancers or customers.
    • Do clean up after yourself.
    • Don't use baby oil or lotion just before getting on stage.
    • Do wear your shoes at all times while working
    • Don't date the customers.
    • Don't date the dancers
    • Do be friendly, but avoid making friends. Stripper friends= drama.
    • Don't date the staff or management.
    • Do be sure to have a ride and/or cab fare to get home.
    • Don't bring your boyfriend/girlfriend/SO with you to work.
    • Don't use your cell phone while on the floor. Texting is fine, but not if you are with a customer.
    • Don't even start playing the touch screen games. We call it the "crack machine" at my club.

    And that is about all I can think of right now. Of course, like all things in life, working as a stripper isn't as simple as one might think.


    Promote yourself and earn more money! This is a business that is owned by strippers for strippers. Let's make that money!


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    Default Re: need a professional dancers advice

    Thanks for the advice,
    I have a question about the best approach to take with customers,..I heard the ones I've had so far say that the "wanna dance" line turns them off immediately, I was just wondering what the best approach would be without looking or acting like a hustler?

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    Default Re: need a professional dancers advice

    ^^read the hustle hut forum. It has gobs of advice and money making tips from dancers all over the world.


    Promote yourself and earn more money! This is a business that is owned by strippers for strippers. Let's make that money!


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    Default Re: need a professional dancers advice

    Hey,

    That's great advice as I'm thinking of starting in this line of work too but the main thing/worry for me is if I get recognised by work collegues from my day job. The club I am wanting to start in is about 50 mins drive from where I live/work but I have heard that some of the men from my work have gone there for special work celebrations! I need advice as to if any dancers have been in this situation of getting recognised if they dance part time and how do they cope with it?

    Ta x

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    Default Re: need a professional dancers advice

    Paris you had me lauging & laughing when you called the game machines crack machines lol, I've noticed the type of girls (and guys)that play those machines & you are right on the money.

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    Default Re: need a professional dancers advice

    Same here: I swear, with some girls, you think that they're there to hustle the "crack machines" instead of the custies. Less competition is the way I look at it.

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    Default Re: need a professional dancers advice

    Paris;
    Can you submit your reply into a permanent post?
    Cherlo

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