Haven't read all the replies...for lack of time (not ignorance), but skimmed over them and the concerns that arose.

As in many jobs, there are dangers. I've heard the horror stories of dancers and the problems they can have with unruly customers. I think the problems stem, not from the customers becoming unruly, but from the establishment allowing the freedom for the customer to become unruly. If you work for a place that has no, or very few bouncers and the rules aren't stated or posted...there is going to be trouble. It's important to know what you want from a job like dancing. Do you consider yourself a strong enough woman with as strong a personality to "keep the bad boys in line"? Or, would you prefer to have the establishment you work for handle all the dark scenes?

Here's what I mean...My baby sister used to dance at an "Adult Book Store" (that's what they are called in Jersey). She was one of the girls behind that glass that when you put money in, the curtain rose and she danced for the time alotted for the money you gave. There were several girls that danced on the same shift. Per every 2 dancers there was 1 bouncer. She came to trust these guys for her safety...as these types of establishments are considered a bit more seedy than a club. The bouncers take their job VERY seriously and are very good at what they do!

I worked as a bartender at a bar who hired an agency where we'd get our dancers from. The agency supplied an escort to bring the girls to our place, unless the girl felt secure enough to drive herself. When they got there, our bouncers took over responsibility for them till there shift ended. If they were brought by an escort, he was there to see her safely home. Otherwise, our bouncers escorted her to her car and stayed in the (well lighted) parking lot till she was safely on her way.

Almost all the girls that I made costumes for would use the escort on many occasions...like when they were booked in Philly or something like that...but when they came to our club they drove themselves. It takes experience to know your own safety level. But, it takes homework to find out that safety level as well.

Yes! Dancing can be very lucrative in a very short period of time! My sister made several thousand in a few short months. The "classier" the place and the neighborhood...the better the clients who frequent it. That's not to say there won't ever be trouble...just that it'll be a better class of trouble...lol! Sorry...it had to be said!

Initially, you'll have to ask questions as to how each establishment handles their safety measures. Only she can decide if she'll be comfortable and feel safe there. It won't be necessary for you to stay to make sure of her safety if she chooses a place that is secure...but it might be fun to watch her blossom from a new (awkward) dancer, into an exotic swan!

As to smoke...some places are actually smoke free now. So if that's a concern, look for places that don't allow smoking.

PM me anytime phelan! I worked for and around the seedy and better places for quite some time in my day!

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