Friday, May 9, 2008

What's it Like to be a Stripper?

I began dancing as a freshman in college as an easy way to pay my tuition and room and board. I quickly learned that dancing is not just a job, it is a lifestyle. Even though I attended a large college of over 30,000 students, I was often recognized by idiotic frat boys, professors and students. While the male populous generally pointed, stared or made stupid, male noises, the female students were especially vindictive, whispering amongst their friends and labeling me a slut.

That being said, it was pretty awesome to be financially successful among an endless sea of broke-ass college kids. I was able to easily afford rent, food, books and clothes, while also possessing the ability to treat my close friends to dinners and expensive bottles of champagne.

If you're considering stripping, please ask yourself if you're ready to be labeled a stripper. Because, unfortunately, once you are seen in this aspect, many people will not be able to view you as anything else. Yes, it's unfair, it's immature, it's a pain in the ass. But it's the way it is. So, please think carefully. Once the word gets out, your name will forever be heard alongside with, "Oh, yeah, did you hear she's a stripper?" (Men: "Dude, that's awesome!" [high five]) (Women: "What a skank! I would never do that!") Men will think you're easy. Women will hate you, mainly because they are envious and do not understand how hard you work. And people will find out. The girls in your dorm. Your friends from home. Your teacher's assistants. I experienced cruelty from many female students and teachers, all because they knew I was a dancer and decided to hate me before they even knew me (I felt like Shrek).

If you're a college student, you should be also be prepared to wake up for an 8 a.m. class after working until 3 a.m. While it may be very tempting to let your education take second priority to your new, lucrative job (in which you will probably make as much money as your professors), I don't recommend this. An education is very important, even if you pursue dancing after college.

If you still decide that you want to strap on the seven-inch Lucite heels, I would advise in relaying your decision to one or two close friends whom you absolutely trust. Don't tell the world. If your friends argue with you, let them know that you value your opinion, but that you have made your decision. Don't let them scare you with horror stories of stalkers, rape and scenes from I Know Who Killed Me. If you're smart about dancing, you can keep yourself safe and anonymous.

9 comments:

CupcakeLove said...

Hi i plan on being a dancer and i have researched a lot of documentaries and sites my question to you is, what does the business do to u mentally and emotionally?

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Wow very informative information I myself plan on becoming a male exotic dancer in Los Angeles. What if any are the obstacles a man should expect in this field? Also I dont' know if i want to do private party's or clubs. Which is the more difficult of the 2? This agency in Southern California www.chocolatecitystrippers.com is hiring would it be a good idea to work for an agency?

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