solsticedark
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As an exotic dancer myself I can give you some input. First off if your thinking about it or end up doing it. Dont call yourself a stripper. Yes there is nothing wrong with the word itself but with they way it is used now, it is. So just don't do it. You degrade yourself calling yourself one. (And yes I have had managers get VERY angry when one of the girls refered to herself as a stripper or a customer said the word. But on topic.
From what you are telling me, honestly it will not be a good fit for you. For one a good 99% of clubs REQUIRE you to be at least topless, you dont, you get fired. End of story. And theres no panties, you will be shoving a string up your but everynight, and the heels you love so much to pole in will become the bane of your existance until you get used to walking and dancing in them for 8+hrs a day. (to this day I still moan in happiness everytime I take them off at the end of the night.)
As far as you being shy, thats something you would HAVE to get over if you want to make any money. Sense you have to approach the coustomer, flirt, make him think you like him (or her) and then try to get as many dances as possible out of him.
Further, you will have to be outspoken enough to not allow coustomers to do things they WILL try. Without causing a scene, and still being able to put a smile on your face and go on to the next coustomer afterwords.
You dont make the good money on stage, fair warning. Thats your advertizement basically saying "Hey look how hot I am and look what I can do!"
Most clubs also require you to pay tip out. It varies club to club and is usually based on what time you get there. (the earlier into your shift the better.)
Its good money, but if you just want to do it for the pole I wouldnt recomend it. Its hard hard work. I come home physically and mentaly drained everynight from working. It requires the patience of dealing with a teenager mixed with them in their terrible twos.
Not trying to scare you off just being as blunt and open as possible. Also one more thing to consider, if you really like to drink I would stay away from it. I see too many girls drink way to much every night and thus loose money, let guys get away with more, ect. Its just bad. If you have to drink, do so in great moderation.
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I second the makeup picture comment. Maybe instead of hitting on a form of fitness they should be questioning why anyone in their right mind would be having their 1yr old have a facial, or wear makup.
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Have you cleaned it yet? Most ship with a film to protect them.
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What back issues were/are you having?
I was born with a bad back (spin curves wrong) and becuase of that had to be on pain meds, muscle relaxes, ect most of my life. There were days where I couldnt move and would just sit crying in one spot not being able to move it hurt so bad. My muscles would littlerly freeze up.
How long have you been doing pole & how often?
About 5 years now, 5 or more days a week
Has pole helped?
Yes, very much so.
If yes, how so? (ex. less pain, greater range of movement, etc.)
Sense I started poling, I tend to forget about my past back issues sense they have for the most part have vanished. I know if I say off the pole for more then a couple days becuase the pain starts coming back, and every now and then I will throw my back out but its very uncommon now. (think the last time was around this time last year). I can honestly say that poling saved my back, and lets me live a normal life without pain or discomfort.
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This is compleatly my own personal preferance and opinion here before I say anything.
I honestly don't belive in using grip aids period. I feel that by using them you cheet yourself into thinking you can do something that without the aid you can not do. (I actually feel the same way about poling in boots) I understand their use for people whos hands sweat a lot and they need it. But other then that I really do fail to understand why people use them. Again this is just me. I do undestand that while learning a new move it can help you grip better but what about once you stop using the grip aid? You basically have to relearn what you just learned. I have tried it out once when a friend of mine convinced me to try it and frankly it made the moves I already knew far more challanging in a bad way sense I couldnt use the grip I had become used to using. I think that if you have not built up the proper strength or techinique for a move you should keep working on it until you do. Sure it takes longer, but you will never have a handi cap that way.
Again this is my own personal opinion and I do not mean any disrespect to anyone. (Ya'll rock)
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I can do the splits with my knee either on the floor or on its side. But one thing I have discovered is in a way its safer having my knee sideways. (with my back foot down on more then one occasion sliding into the split my toenail has gotten caught on an invisible ridge on the floor and needless to say the results suck. Not to mention as others have said its harder to do in heels, possible but harder) Appart from that I really dont notice a differance. Just remember which way your back leg is when you start getting out of the split. I've forgotten before and its resulted in a very very sore hip (dont ask we all have our blond momments) But really just do what you feel most comfortable with.
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I second the epsom salt. I have acutally been known to take a full bath in epsom salt when my whole body is sore. It may sound odd but in a pinch some bengay rubbed on your feet has helped me in the past.
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I would say that is for sure a person with a foot fetish. They very well may draw the feet but its more to remember them then anything else. I wouldnt say they are creepy people, most of them are quite nice. But if your not comfortable with that then just tell them that you will have to pass. But you appreciate the compliment.
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Im soo glad to hear the good news. Happy birthday to your Mr!!!! *does a happy dance in your and his honor that he is doing better, and home where he should be*
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Glad to hear the news! And awesome on his levels staying at one point instead of climbing. *sends you and yours more good thoughts and crossed fingers and toes*
Poling really is a great way to work though emotion. And congrats on achieving the new moves.
Here's hoping you have some news soon (and good news). Stay strong!!!
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That move is…amazing!!!!!!!! *adds this to my long term goal tricks list*
By the way thank you so much for posting that link to the polesque finally….That is by far one of the most breathtaking prefomances I may have ever seen. *jaw still hangs on the floor*
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Glad your ok!!! Smart with the emergancy pack and renters insurance! I learned that lesson the hard way durring Ike. We have one now.
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*hugs, chocolate, love, crossed fingers and toes, and hopes being sent you and yours way* I hope everything turns out ok! We're all here for you!!!! *sends an extra hug*
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I have never brought a pole to a park and poled. But on many many occasions the mr and I have gone to the park for me to practice on the playground supports. One time an old lady came with her dog and looked at me kinda funny but when I got down and made nice with her dog she just ignored what I was doing and had a friendly chat with the mr while I kept practicing.
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Wow! I cant believe this is back a year after it was posted!
Its awesome to read all of your comments on this, and even more awesome to see how everyone is so non judgemental here. Thats truly what I love about Studio Veena. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
Once I re buy a pole, and a video camera I will make some floor work vids, and vids in general sense I havent even been able to make one yet. Hoping by the end of the year I can practice more then just at work and at the playground near the house at night.
