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    Hey all,

    My friend has been on here awhile and I'm excited to finally get on. First, let me tell you about myself before I get to my questions. I'm 28, have a full-time professional job, and have always been interested in dancing. Last year, I was finally set to go ... I was in great shape, I was out of a bad relationship and feeling confident, and I had more flexibility in my school schedule. My friend and I checked out a few clubs, and I was ready to go. Then I fell while rock climbing and shattered my ankle. It's been a long haul of rehab, but a year later, I'm back on feet and think I'm ready to go -- doctor told me to just throw out all my heels b/c I would never wear them again -- what did he know?

    So here is my problem ... obviously, I haven't been able to work out much for the last year. I'm okay with that and know that my body doesn't have to be perfect, but I'm more concerned that I won't have the stamina to be a dancer. I can walk in heels, but only if they are completely strapped on (like boots - which will cover the surgery scars) and I have much better balance with chunky heels. Is that going to be a problem? Do clubs require stilletos? Am I going to get fired if I have to sit down for a little while b/c the bad ankle is going to give out? Also, I have trouble bending all the way down on that leg - the joint just doesn't flex the same anymore. I have practiced in dance clubs and feel like I can adjust my moves and still look sexy -- but a whole night on my good leg might kill it. Any suggestions?

    I've definitely lost the confidence I had last year since my "grace" is not the same, so I decided to go out for a local amateur night in December at one of the clubs I've been to just to get out on stage once and see if I can handle it. I went to their amateur night last year to watch as a customer, but don't know any of the behind the scenes stuff that went on (I do know that a real stripper won the contest, and alot of customers were upset about that - but I'm prepared for it to be rigged). Anything else you think I should know or might not realize? I am really a total newbie to this, and I've been reading the threads on here the last couple days, but who knows what I've missed.

    Last question ... I am a health-care provider in my professional life and I cannot have long nails at all (most time I keep them cut as short as possible). Will this be a problem?

    Thanks all!

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    you can usualy wear boots/chunky platforms/whatever at most clubs. most require a height minimum though.. typicaly 3-4inches (not too bad).

    as far as the stamina goes, i'd just go in and try it. don't overdo or push yourself and see how your body handles it. dancing can be stressfull on -anyones- body, so it will take some getting used to regaurdless.

    as far as the nails thing goes, i've never heard of a club havng a length requirement for nails. most upscale clubs want you to have them kept neat, but they don't have to be long. my nails are kepy short because i play guitar. i work in an upscale club and no one has ever said anything. sometimes guys will ask why i don't let them grow out.. but it's not a big deal.

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    That makes me think of another question ... I need to invest in my first pair of good quality boots (everything I have now I've worn to clubs so much that it is all chipped up and nasty). Money is very tight soI can probably only get one pair right now and don't want to get the wrong height. Short of calling every club in the area and asking what their minimum is, can anyone recommend a good starter height that will likely pass in most clubs? Is 3" really enough?

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    My boots are 5" Ellie's. They also have a 1.5" platform so they have less of an incline than most shoes. I'm breaking them in at the moment, but so far they are great! The minimum heel height at my club is 3", but I'm sure some clubs could be 4. Also, I would recommend boots that lace up (mine have a zipper and laces), so you can fit them snugly on your ankle for better support.

    Hope this helps! BTW, I got my boots a week ago from Wendy O's on clearance for only $15!!!!
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    i've never heard of a minimum higher than 4 inches, and 3 will normaly be ok. basicaly... as long as they look like dancer shoes you'll be fine. they just have minimums to keep girls from wearing sneakers/flip flops/sandles/wedges etc. sometimes you can wear those things for special occasions or on costume days though.

    try www.snaz75.com .. they are one of the cheapest places around. they have the same brands as everywhere else and a BILLION different styles. you can search by height. they have some 3 and 4 inch boots as well.

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    Dang, that site is cheap! Same boots I've been looking at elsewhere for $89 are $39 here. Thanks so much!

    Will customers notice if you wear the same shoes every time until you can buy more?

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    Knowing men, they'd probably be too busy looking elsewhere than to notice you're wearing the same shoes.

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    yeah, not one custy will care about your shoes or how many you have. You need to work at clubs with loose dress codes. Wear thigh high boots---but dont get chunky heels, get platform stilletos--they look better and they offer just as much support.

    Just sit down when you need to--who cares if they give you shit? You dont want to work in a club that rags on you for taking a much needed & deserved break anyways.
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