A Comprehensive Guide for Dancing at a Strip Club’s Amateur Night

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Create an attention-grabbing amateur stripper routine
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Strip clubs often hold amateur nights where anyone can come and do a strip routine. The winner usually gets a cash prize, and they may also get tips from the audience during their routine. If you want to earn a little extra money, keep reading as we teach you everything you need to know about dancing at amateur night, including creating your dance routine, choosing your look and stripper name, and creating a stand-out performance.

Performing a Successful Strip Routine

  • Practice your dance and pole moves beforehand to craft the perfect routine for your song choice.
  • Wear clothes that you can easily remove with one hand, like a lacy bra and panty set or sheer lingerie.
  • Make eye contact with members of the audience and smile to show that you’re confident and having fun.
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Planning Your Dance Routine

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  1. Depending on the strip club and its rules, you may or may not be allowed to choose your own music for your routine. If you are allowed, try choosing 1 fast-paced song and 1 slower song. This will give you a chance to catch your breath and avoid getting too worn out. [1]
    • Check the strip club’s website or call to find out if you get to pick your own song or if they will just play something random.
    • Make sure your song choice fits your personality, as well. For example, you wouldn’t choose a country song if you hate country music. Choosing a song with some sexy lyrics might help set the mood, too.
  2. If you take everything off all at once, there will be no build-up or anticipation. Go slowly and take off one item about every 30 to 60 seconds. Wait until the last 30 to 60 seconds of your routine to remove the last item, such as your bra or panties if it’s a fully nude strip club. [2]
    • Try teasing the audience by acting like you’re about to take off your bra. Slip 1 strap down, smile at them, and then pull it back up.
    • Or, you could hook your fingers into the sides of your panties and move them down slightly, and then snap them back into place with a wink.
  3. Walking in a slow, exaggerated way can work well for a strip routine. Try strutting around the stage while caressing your hips and thighs, running your fingers through your hair, or moving your hands down the center of your body. [3]
    • Make sure that you step in time with the music and move to the beat.
  4. Show off your legs and booty with this easy move. Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and slowly squat down as low as you comfortably can while moving your arms back and forth in front of you. Then, slowly come back up in the same way starting with your butt.
    • Do this move while facing the audience to give them a full frontal view, facing the side to show off your profile, or with your back to them to show off your booty.
    • You can also open and close your legs a few times while down in the squat position.
  5. Lie down on your back and point your toes up toward the ceiling with your legs straight. Then, arch your back to lift it off the ground slightly. Bend your knees and slowly kick and scissor your legs back and forth while you touch your body and look at your audience. [4]
    • Lock eyes with someone sitting near the stage to get their attention in an extra sexy way.
  6. This attention-grabbing, snapping move is a great way to highlight your assets. Slowly bend down as if you’re going to pick something up off the ground, touch your toes (or your calves if that’s as far as you can reach), and then slide your hands up your body as you begin to rise. When you’re halfway up, whip your body straight up and throw your head back. [5]
    • You may know this move as the “Bend and Snap” made famous by Legally Blonde .

    Tip : As an added bonus, if you have long hair, it will whip back when you stand up, and this can look really sexy.

  7. Dancing on a pole may look easy, but it takes some practice to do it gracefully. If you can, practice tricks on a pole before you dance at an amateur night. The step around is the easiest move to master since you don’t have to lift your body weight onto the pole. Simply hold the pole with 1 hand while seductively stepping around it. Consider some of the following beginner moves as well: [6]
    • Back hook: Hook 1 leg around the pole while holding it with both hands, then spin backward.
    • Front hook: Hook 1 leg around the pole while holding it with both hands, then spin forward.
    • Carousel: Face the pole and spin around it with both legs out straight.
    • Cradle: Grasp the pole above and below your body and tuck your knees in toward your chest with your body cradling the pole.
  8. Create a pattern of moves that you can follow during your routine, or choose moves that match up with different parts of the music you’ll be dancing to. Practice these moves ahead of time so you have a cohesive routine when it’s time to perform.
    • For example, during a quick part of the song, try a zigzag while lying down, stand up, do a pole trick, and then take off your top.
    • During a slower part of the song, walk in slow motion, seductively bend over, do a stripper squat, and then remove your skirt.
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Choosing Your Outfit

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  1. These colors are scientifically perceived as more attractive by men and women, so it’s a great way to make yourself stand out no matter who your audience is! Go with a pink bra and panty set covered by a tight red dress, or opt for a red G-string with a red lace bodysuit over it. [7]
  2. If you’re starting out fully clothed and removing the items during your routine, you need to be able to take them off while moving and dancing. Opt for pieces that you can undo with 1 hand and easily pull off. If they’re too hard to remove, it will be difficult to take them off during your routine. [8]
    • For example, instead of zippers and buttons, go with items that have snaps and Velcro closures.
  3. Sheer items add a teasing element to your routine since the audience can see your skin through the pieces but can’t make out all the details. Look for sheer tops, dresses, bras, and panties. [9]

    Tip : If you don’t want to purchase a new outfit for your dance, ask if the club has any items that you can borrow. They might have items that any of their dancers can use and let you use one for your routine.

  4. Falling in the middle of your routine won’t be fun for you, and it may affect your chances of taking home the prize money. Make sure you select a pair of shoes that are comfortable and make you feel sexy. Try high heels, boots, or whatever type of shoe you want. [10]
    • Look for shoes that are labeled non-slip. These usually have rubber bottoms that will provide extra traction on stage.
    • If you buy new shoes for the occasion, make sure you break them in beforehand. You don’t want to get blisters!
  5. You know what hairstyle and makeup looks work best for you, but a few simple strategies may help you stand out from the crowd. Some things you might want to try on the night of your dance routine include: [11]
    • Wearing fake eyelashes to make your eyes appear larger, which most men find sexy.
    • Opting for red lipstick to draw attention to your lips. Having noticeable lips can help when the judges think back on your routine.
    • Styling your hair loose and wavy so it looks like you just rolled out of bed. This creates a sexy, tousled look.
    • Getting a manicure and pedicure. Apply a bright-colored or sparkly polish to your fingers and toes for an eye-catching detail. [12]
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Creating a Stand-Out Performance

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  1. It’s best to avoid generic stripper names, such as Diamond, Star, Candy, and Hennessey. Instead, opt for a sexy stage name that sounds like it could be your real name. This will help protect your privacy and make customers less likely to ask for your real name (which you shouldn’t use). [13]
    • For example, if you want a name that starts with an “O,” consider going with Olivia, Onyx, or Opal.
    • If you want something that starts with an “R,” try Rachel, Rosa, or Ruby.
  2. Looking bored or unhappy during your routine is the least sexy thing you can do. Make sure to smile while you dance so everyone can see you’re having a great time. This will increase your chances of winning and make you seem a lot more confident. [14]
    • If you forget to smile sometimes, try putting a thin layer of Vaseline on your teeth before you go on stage. This will help you remember to smile, add shine to your teeth, and help prevent getting lipstick on your teeth. [15]
  3. Eye contact demonstrates confidence, which is sexy! Look out at the audience while you dance to show you’re secure in your performance. Avoid looking at the ground or all around the room. Lock eyes with individual people for a few seconds at a time during your routine. [16]
  4. Your last move is your grand finale, so make it interesting and memorable! Try saving a pole trick for the last part of your routine, or do an elaborate dance move as you remove your last item of clothing.
    • For example, try ending your routine with a carousel on the pole or do a bend and snap right as the music ends.

    Tip : Make sure to practice your grand finale move so that it looks great when you do it.

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      • Be sure to have a secure exit strategy. Guys will want to pick you up. Have a couple of friends there to help escort you to your ride away from the club. The club should provide security for all the women, but having your own is a safety net just in case.
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      • Always make eye contact with your audience. When stripping, it is easier to look away and disassociate from what you're doing, but if you want to win or just make more money as a dancer...Eye contact is sexy and you will get more tips when you make eye contact with men.
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