Upscale types. These types of clubs have dress codes and you are often expected to wear a long gown that falls somewhere between evening wear and lingerie. They often have high house fees and support staff that you are expected to tip out – generally speaking, an average of 10-20% of your total nightly income. These clubs are often filled with business men and city dwellers who prefer more upscale establishments, so expect to match their demographic (and spend lots of money) with gowns, rhinestone jewelry, and the whole nine yards. For the record, these clubs tend to be large in size and have a lot of entertainers working nightly. Neighborhood Clubs. These types of clubs are a little more laid back and often attract locals or tourists, depending on the location. You can be a little more flexible with your costumes and themes at this type of establishment. This is usually a good place to start if you are new to dancing as well. Some of the clubs are located in industrial areas and others are like neighborhood bars with topless or nude entertainment. Third tier or dive bars. These are usually located in very rural areas of town and often have less than average clientele. They are usually very lenient with the hiring process and attract a rougher crowd.
If you’ve the time and interest, consider asking a couple girls their take on the work environment. The wider a sample you get, the more likely you are to get the truth. And don’t forget to ask them where they buy their clothes!
Ask him/her all the necessary details: when the audition is, how long it would last (i. e. , the number of songs), what you should wear, and if they’re the manager on duty that night. Once everything is established, feel free to stay and win them over with your charming personality and ask more questions about protocol to put your mind at ease. If you’re feeling particularly inquisitive, ask the same questions you asked of the employees to verify what you’ve been told.
High heels (generally, you’re looking at a 3" minimum) A thong (find out the laws where you live; most exotic dancers wear “regulation” g-strings) Lingerie or legitimate dance costume
What’s more, money is not necessarily a guarantee. If you are good, you can expect to make up to $500 during a day shift or up to $1,000+ on night shift (location depending). But if you do not know how to handle yourself and “sell” your services, you may go home with no money and in debt. It is not carved in stone that if you walk into a strip club and look good you will make money. Keep in mind that competition is fierce. Yes, the job is based partly on looks, but there are girls who look like supermodels who can leave the club in the red. Most girls who start stripping do not realize that stripping is a sales job where they are selling their time, their attention and dances for money. You can’t just show up and “phone it in” to make a decent wage.
Customers will try (or will) grope you against your will the most if you are in a contact club. There are also non-contact clubs where the no-touching rule is strictly enforced. By law in pretty much every state, customers are not allowed to touch you, but that doesn’t always prevent it from happening. You have to have a strong backbone, stand up for yourself, and enforce the rules for the club at times. [4] X Research source
Strippers come in all shapes and sizes; there is no prerequisite when it comes to dancing. Like noted earlier, if you can’t sell yourself (regardless of how beautiful you are), you won’t be able to make a career out of this. Toning up is just one (albeit an important one) of many steps needed to be competent and successful in this industry.
If you have an upcoming audition, consider calming your nerves and dancing at an amateur night at a different strip club. Practicing alone in your room or in front of your boyfriend will not offer you the same experience as legitimately dancing for strangers. Getting a night in beforehand can seriously take the edge off your anxiety.
Try not to do anything that’s too repetitive; you might come off as a one-trick pony if you repeat the same move too often. Each tempo should set you up with a different vibe and thus each song should be orchestrated differently in your movements.
The best way to learn how to pole dance is to watch videos online. Then, copy the easier moves. Another alternative is to take pole dancing classes. Of course, wikiHow sheds some light on the topic, too.
A name that sounds relatively normal. Pick something that fits your personality, like Grace, Summer or Hope. A name that’s slightly exotic. As a stripper, you are an exotic dancer. Why not pick something exotic? Gia, Amira or Ayesha would stand out.
If the manager wants you to “audition” anywhere other than the stage, get out of there! Places like this are either looking for “extras” girls or the manager is a pervert who tries to take advantage of the girls. Most clubs will put you on a satellite stage to audition. If you asked the right questions initially, you’ll know how the procedure works.
If you’re really set on working at that establishment, ask them how you can improve and when you can audition again. They may have more general audition nights or amateur nights. If they’re completely uninterested, just go down the block!
