How to Get Started as an Exotic Dancer / Adult Entertainer

So you're thinking about dancing. Maybe you've watched videos and thought "I could do that." Maybe a friend who dances told you about the money. Maybe you just like performing and want to get paid for it.

Whatever brought you here, this guide is the real talk version. Not the sanitized corporate "adult entertainment career overview" — the actual practical stuff you need to know before your first shift. What to do with your body, what to wear on your feet, how much you'll pay the club before you earn a dollar, and how to get home safe at 3 AM.

This is the performer side — you on the stage and the floor. If you're looking to start an entertainment group or agency, that's a different game entirely (we wrote a guide for that too).

Let's get into it.

Is This Right for You? Honest Reality Check

Before you buy your first pair of platforms, let's be real about what this job actually is.

Exotic dancing is sales work in heels. The stage is marketing — it gets attention. The real money comes from the floor: approaching strangers, making conversation, selling dances, upselling VIP rooms. If the idea of walking up to someone you don't know and being charming on demand makes you want to crawl under a table, this will be hard. Not impossible — plenty of shy people have learned to do it — but hard.

What this job actually requires

• Physical stamina. You'll be on your feet in 7-inch heels for 6-8 hours. You'll be climbing a pole, doing floor work, and giving lap dances. This is athletic work.
• Thick skin. Customers will say weird things. Other dancers might be territorial. Management can be shady. You need to be able to shake things off and keep going.
• Hustle. Nobody hands you money for sitting in the dressing room. The dancers who make the most are the ones who work the room constantly — approaching tables, being social, following up with regulars.
• Emotional compartmentalization. You're performing intimacy as a service. You need to be "on" when you're working and be able to leave it at the club when you go home.
• Financial discipline. Cash income with no taxes withheld, no benefits, no guaranteed hours. If you don't manage your money, you'll earn $80K and have nothing to show for it.

Things that don't matter as much as you think

• Body type. Every body type has an audience. Some clubs skew toward specific looks, but the industry overall serves every preference. The highest earners aren't always the ones who look like Instagram models — they're the ones who connect with people.
• Dance experience. You don't need to be a trained dancer. Basic rhythm, body awareness, and willingness to learn are enough to start. The rest comes with practice.
• Age. Dancers in their 30s and 40s regularly out-earn younger dancers because they have better social skills and know how to read people. As long as you're legal age and the club hires you, age is mostly irrelevant.

Physical Preparation — Fitness, Flexibility, Pole Basics

You don't need to be an athlete to start, but investing 4-8 weeks in physical prep will make your first shifts dramatically easier and reduce your injury risk.

Fitness fundamentals

The muscles you need most: core, legs, arms, and grip strength. A shift involves climbing, holding your body weight on a pole, squatting in heels, and doing floor work. Here's what to focus on:

• Core. Planks, dead bugs, leg raises. A strong core is the foundation of every move — pole work, floor work, and just standing in heels for 6 hours without your back giving out.
• Legs and glutes. Squats, lunges, glute bridges. You'll be squatting, kneeling, and getting up off the floor dozens of times per shift. Strong legs in heels = stability and control.
• Upper body and grip. Pull-ups, dead hangs, push-ups. Pole work requires grip strength and the ability to support your body weight with your arms. If you can't do a dead hang for 30 seconds, start there.
• Cardio. Even moderate cardio — 20-30 minutes a few times a week — makes a huge difference in stamina on long shifts.

Flexibility

You don't need to do the splits on day one. But basic flexibility makes everything look better and feel easier:

• Hip flexors. Tight hips make floor work look stiff. Daily hip flexor stretches (pigeon pose, lizard pose) for 2-3 weeks will noticeably improve your movement.
• Hamstrings. For leg extensions and any standing flexibility moves.
• Shoulders and back. For arm movements, backbends, and arching on the floor.
• Inner thighs. For straddle-based moves on both the floor and the pole.

Pole basics

If your city has pole fitness classes, take a few before your audition. Even a 4-class beginner series will give you:

• Basic spins — fireman spin, front hook, back hook
• Climbing — the basic pole climb looks impressive and is simpler than it looks
• Body rolls against the pole — the bread and butter of stage work
• Grip awareness — knowing how your skin grips the pole (hint: lotion is the enemy)

If pole classes aren't available or affordable, focus on floor work instead — it requires zero equipment and makes up a huge portion of stage time at most clubs.

Floor work fundamentals

Floor work is where beginners can shine immediately because it relies on body awareness and sensuality more than strength or technique:

• The basic crawl. Hands and knees, slow and controlled, with a body roll. Practice this in front of a mirror.
• Rolling over. Going from your back to your stomach smoothly, with intention. Not just flopping — every movement should look deliberate.
• Hair flips. From hands and knees, dropping your head and flipping your hair up. Dramatic and easy to learn.
• Leg work on your back. Legs in the air, opening and closing, bicycle kicks, pointing toes. Simple but visually effective.
• Getting up gracefully. The hardest part for beginners. Practice going from the floor to standing in heels without looking awkward.

Building Your First Routine

Your first stage set doesn't need to be a choreographed masterpiece. Most club stages give you 1-3 songs, and the structure is pretty straightforward.

The basic 2-song structure

Song selection

Pick songs you actually like and feel sexy to. This matters more than what's "cool" or what other dancers use. When you genuinely feel a song, it shows in your movement.

Good starter criteria:

• Medium tempo. Not too fast (hard to be sensual at 140 BPM) and not too slow (hard to maintain energy). 80-110 BPM is the sweet spot.
• Strong beat. You need to feel the rhythm in your body. Songs with clear bass drops give you natural moments for big moves.
• Not overplayed. If every third dancer uses the same song, the audience tunes out. Having unique music makes you memorable.
• Appropriate energy arc. Song 1 should build. Song 2 can be more intense or slower/sexier depending on your style.

Choreography vs. freestyle

Here's a secret: most dancers don't have fully choreographed routines. They have a loose structure — an opening sequence, a few go-to moves, and transitions between them — and freestyle the rest based on the energy of the room.

For your first shifts, have these ready:

• An opening. How you walk onto the stage and grab attention. This can be as simple as a confident slow walk to the pole, grabbing it, and doing a slow spin.
• 3-5 go-to moves. Moves you've practiced enough that they look natural. Mix pole moves and floor work.
• Transitions. How you get from standing to the floor, from the pole to the edge of the stage, from one side to the other. Smooth transitions hide a lot of imperfection.
• A finale. How you end your set. Don't just stop and walk off. Hit a final pose, collect your tips and clothes, and exit with energy.

Stage Presence and Confidence — How to Own the Room

The technical side — pole tricks, splits, acrobatics — matters less than most beginners think. Presence is what separates the dancer making $200 from the one making $800 on the same night.

What stage presence actually is

It's making people feel like you're performing for them. Not just going through motions on stage while thinking about your grocery list. Here's how:

• Eye contact. This is the single most powerful tool you have. Look at specific people. Hold their gaze for 2-3 seconds. Smile. Look away. Look back. You're creating a micro-connection with every person you lock eyes with — and that connection turns into tips.
• Slow down. Beginners rush everything because they're nervous. Force yourself to move 30% slower than feels natural. Slow is sexy. Rushed looks panicked.
• Use the whole stage. Don't just stay at the pole. Walk to the edges. Lean down toward customers. Use the entire space — it makes you look commanding and keeps all sections of the audience engaged.
• React to the music. Hit the beats. When there's a bass drop, do something big. When the music gets soft, slow your movement down. Musicality makes even simple moves look intentional.
• Facial expressions. Practice in the mirror. A slight smile, a lip bite, a "come here" look — your face does as much work as your body. Dead eyes kill a performance.

Confidence when you don't feel confident

Spoiler: nobody feels confident their first few shifts. The dancers who look confident are acting — and eventually the acting becomes real. Some tricks that actually work:

• Create a character. You're not nervous you on that stage — you're your stage persona. She's fearless, she's sexy, she doesn't give a shit. Stepping into character gives you distance from your own insecurity.
• Focus outward, not inward. Instead of thinking "do I look stupid?" think "who am I going to make eye contact with next?" Directing your attention outward leaves no room for self-doubt.
• Fake the body language. Shoulders back, chin slightly up, slow deliberate movements. Your body's posture actually influences your brain's emotional state. Stand like you own the place, and your brain starts to believe it.
• Accept imperfection. You will stumble in your heels. You will blank on what to do next. You will have awkward moments. Every single dancer has — including the one who's been there for 5 years. The audience doesn't know your routine. If you keep moving with confidence, they'll never know something went wrong.

The audience doesn't remember your moves. They remember how you made them feel. Make them feel like they're the only person in the room — even for just a few seconds — and they'll remember you.

What to Wear — Outfits, Shoes, Accessories

You don't need to spend a fortune getting started, but the right gear makes a real difference in how you look, feel, and perform.

Outfits

For your first shifts, you need a minimum of 2-3 outfits per night (you'll want to change between stage sets). Start simple:

• Two-piece sets. Bikini tops + matching bottoms. These are the workhorse of club outfits. Get ones with good coverage for stage and ones with less for your second song.
• A bodysuit or one-piece. Great for variety and easy to dance in.
• Something with a "wow" factor. One outfit that stands out — a color that pops under club lighting (neon colors glow under blacklight), rhinestones, or a unique cut.

Where to shop: Shein and Amazon have cheap starter sets. Once you're earning, upgrade to brands like Wicked Weasel, Oh Polly, or custom from eBay/Etsy designers. Exotic dancewear sites like Pole Junkie and Luna Polewear carry stage-specific pieces.

Avoid: Cotton (absorbs sweat, looks terrible under lights), anything with sharp hardware that could scratch you or customers, and outfits with complicated closures you can't undo smoothly on stage.

Shoes — the platform heels progression

Platform heels are non-negotiable. They elongate your legs, change your posture, and are standard in virtually every club. But don't jump straight to 8-inch platforms on day one.

The brand to know: Pleaser. Specifically the "Flamingo" (8 inch) and "Adore" (7 inch) lines. They're the industry standard because they're designed for dancing — wide platform base for stability, ankle straps for security, and they're surprisingly comfortable once you break them in.

Breaking them in: Wear your new heels around the house for 30-60 minutes a day before your first shift. Walk, squat, stand on one foot. Do chores in them. You want your feet and ankles used to the height before you add a pole and a stage to the equation.

Accessories and extras

• Body glitter/shimmer lotion. Looks incredible under stage lights. Apply after your last lotion has dried (lotion on its own makes your grip on the pole slip).
• Garter. Functional — customers tuck bills into your garter. Practical and cute.
• Perfume. Something subtle. You're getting close to people all night. Nobody wants to smell Bath & Body Works from 10 feet away, but a hint of something nice when you lean in for a dance makes an impression.
• Hair ties and bobby pins. Your hair will get in your face. Have backup options.
• A good bag. One bag for your outfits, shoes, and makeup. One separate pouch or lockbox for your cash. Keep them separate.

Auditions — What Clubs Look For, How to Prep

The audition process varies wildly by club, but here's the general rundown.

What to expect

Most club auditions are surprisingly informal. You walk in (usually during a day shift or early evening), ask to speak to the manager, and say you're interested in dancing. Common formats:

• "Show me what you've got" audition. They'll put you on stage for one song. They're watching for: Can she move? Does she look comfortable? Does she have the right energy?
• Walk-around audition. Some clubs just want to see how you look, talk to you for a few minutes, and decide. No dancing required.
• Trial shift. They let you work a shift and see how you do. This is common at higher-end clubs.

What clubs actually look for

It's not what most people assume:

• Confidence over skill. A woman who walks the stage with command and zero pole tricks will get hired over a nervous gymnast every time.
• Grooming. Clean, put-together appearance. Nails done (doesn't need to be expensive — just neat). Hair styled. Makeup appropriate for the venue.
• Energy match. Every club has a vibe. A high-energy hip-hop club wants high-energy dancers. An upscale gentleman's club wants elegance and sophistication. Visit the club as a guest first to understand the vibe before you audition.
• Hustle potential. Managers know that the dancers who make the most money are the ones who work the floor aggressively. If you seem friendly, outgoing, and comfortable talking to strangers, that signals $$$ for the club.
• Legal age. Bring your ID. Real ID, not a fake. Most clubs require you to be 18 or 21 depending on the state and whether they serve alcohol.

Audition prep checklist

• Visit the club as a customer first — know the vibe, dress code, music style
• Bring 2 outfits, your heels, and your ID
• Have 1-2 song choices ready (or be prepared to dance to whatever they play)
• Shave/wax as appropriate — grooming standards vary by club, ask if unsure
• Bring cash for house fee in case they let you work same day
• Have your stage name picked out
• Ask about: house fees, tip-out structure, shift schedule, locker availability, dress code

Money Basics — How the Business Actually Works

Understanding the financial structure is critical because it's probably nothing like any job you've had before.

You're an independent contractor

At most clubs, you are not an employee. You're an independent contractor who pays the club for the right to work there. This means:

• No hourly wage. Your income is 100% tips and dance sales.
• No benefits. No health insurance, no PTO, no retirement plan. You're responsible for all of that.
• No taxes withheld. You owe taxes on your income. Set aside 20-30% of what you earn for taxes, or you'll have a very bad April. Consider getting a tax professional who works with independent contractors.
• You pay to work. House fees, tip-outs, and sometimes costume "rent" come out of your pocket before you earn anything.

The fee structure

So before you earn a dollar, you might owe the club $50-$200. On a slow Tuesday, this can mean you literally lose money. On a packed Saturday, it's pocket change compared to what you're taking home.

Where the money comes from

• Stage tips. Customers tip you during your stage set. This is usually your smallest income source — $20-$100 per set on average — but it's how you market yourself for floor dances.
• Lap dances. Typically $20-$40 per song, depending on the club and market. This is your bread and butter. A dancer doing 15-20 lap dances per night at $25 each is pulling $375-$500 from lap dances alone.
• VIP / Champagne rooms. Private rooms booked for 15 minutes to an hour or more. Prices range from $100-$500+ for the room. After the club's cut, you keep 50-70%. This is where big money happens.
• Drink commissions. Some clubs give dancers a cut when customers buy them drinks. Don't rely on this, but it adds up.
• Extras. Some dancers negotiate additional services. We're not going to tell you what to do with your body — that's your business — but know your club's rules and your local laws. Getting fired or arrested is not a good income strategy.

Realistic income expectations

These are general ranges and vary enormously by market. Dancers in Manhattan, Miami, Las Vegas, and Atlanta tend to earn more than dancers in smaller markets. But so does cost of living.

Safety — Boundaries, Security, Getting Home

This section is the most important one in this guide. The money and the performance skills matter, but none of it matters if you're not safe.

Boundaries on the floor

Every club has rules about what customers can and can't do during dances. Learn them before your first shift and enforce them without apology. Common boundaries:

• Hands. Most clubs have a "no touching" rule, or restrict touching to specific areas (waist, hips, legs). When a customer's hands go somewhere they shouldn't, redirect them firmly. "Hands on the couch" or "that's not allowed" — said with a smile but zero flexibility. If they keep going, end the dance and get a bouncer.
• Your personal limits. Beyond the club's rules, you have your own. Decide what you're comfortable with before you're in the moment. It's much harder to set boundaries when someone's offering you $500 and you haven't eaten that day.
• Saying no. You can refuse any dance, any customer, any request. Period. "No" is a complete sentence. If a customer gives you a bad vibe — trust that instinct. The $40 you lose is not worth the risk.

Dealing with handsy / aggressive customers

• First offense: Firmly redirect. "Keep your hands here." Say it clearly, make eye contact. Most people will comply.
• Second offense: End the dance. Stand up, step back. "This dance is over." You don't owe them an explanation.
• Escalation: Get security. That's literally what they're there for. Do not try to handle a physically aggressive customer yourself. Walk away and get a bouncer.
• Document everything. If someone crosses a serious line — groping, assault, threats — tell management and consider filing a police report. You deserve the same protections as anyone else at their workplace.

The buddy system

• Someone always knows where you are. A friend, a fellow dancer, your roommate — someone should know you're at work and when you're expected home.
• Text when you leave. "Leaving the club now, heading home" to your safety person.
• Text when you arrive. "Home safe." Every time. No exceptions.
• Share your location. Find My Friends, Google location sharing, Life360 — whatever works. If you're not home by a certain time and not responding to texts, your safety person should know where your phone last was.

Getting home safe

• Park in well-lit areas close to the entrance. Walk out with another dancer or a bouncer if it's late.
• Watch for followers. Check your mirrors when you leave the parking lot. If someone seems to be following you, don't drive home — drive to a police station, a fire station, or a 24-hour business. Call 911 if you feel threatened.
• Never leave with a customer. This is the highest-risk situation in the industry. No amount of money is worth the risk of going to an unknown location with a stranger you met at the club.
• Cash management. Don't flash your cash in the parking lot. Have a system — put your money in your bag before you leave, keep small bills in your pocket and larger bills hidden. Some dancers use a money belt under their clothes for the walk to the car.
• Drinks. Never leave your drink unattended. If you set it down and walked away, get a new one. If a customer offers to buy you a drink, watch it being made and handed to you.

Privacy protection

• Stage name everywhere. Customers don't need your real name. Ever. Neither do most other dancers.
• Burner phone or Google Voice. If you give out a number, it should not be your personal phone number. Google Voice is free and gives you a separate number that rings your real phone.
• Social media separation. Your dancer social media and your personal social media should have zero overlap. Different name, different email, different photos. Don't let customers find your real identity.
• Home address. Nobody from the club needs to know where you live. Be vague — "the east side" is enough.

For more on protecting your identity while building an audience, check out our guide on building an audience as an anonymous creator — the principles apply whether you're creating audio content or performing live.

Building Your Brand — Stage Name, Social Media, Regulars

Whether you plan to dance for 6 months or 6 years, treating yourself as a brand from day one maximizes your earning potential.

Choosing your stage name

Your stage name is your first branding decision. Good stage names are:

• Easy to remember. One or two syllables works best. "Diamond," "Jade," "Raven," "Coco" — short, punchy, memorable.
• Easy to say. If a drunk person at 1 AM can't say your name, it's too complicated.
• Not already taken at your club. Ask before you commit. Two "Crystals" at the same club is confusing.
• Something you actually like. You'll hear this name a hundred times a night. If you cringe every time someone says it, pick something different.

Social media strategy

Social media extends your brand beyond the club walls and brings in customers who are specifically coming to see you.

• Instagram is the primary platform. Post outfit pics, club night stories (with the club tagged), behind-the-scenes dressing room content. Use relevant hashtags (#exoticdancer, #stripperlife, #[yourcity]stripclub).
• Twitter/X is more relaxed about adult content. Good for personality, banter, and promoting your schedule.
• TikTok can drive massive visibility but has strict content policies. Focus on "day in the life," shoe collections, fitness content, and humor — nothing explicitly sexual.
• Post your schedule. "I'm at [Club Name] every Friday and Saturday! Come see me 💋" — this turns social followers into in-person customers.

Building regulars

Regulars are the foundation of consistent income. A dancer with 10 solid regulars who come in weekly or biweekly has a reliable $500-$2,000/week baseline before she even hustles the floor.

How to build regulars:

• Remember names and details. "Hey Mark, how'd that fishing trip go?" — this makes customers feel special and keeps them coming back to you specifically.
• Consistent schedule. If your regulars don't know when you work, they can't come see you. Pick your shifts and stick to them.
• Follow up. Text (from your burner number) the day before your shift: "Hey! I'm at [club] tomorrow night. Would love to see you 😘" — a simple text fills your VIP rooms before you even walk through the door.
• Make them feel valued. A regular who spends $200 every Friday should feel more special than a random walk-in. Sit with them, remember their drink, give them your attention. They're your best customers — treat them like it.

Expanding beyond the club

Smart dancers diversify their income beyond club shifts:

• Online content. Fansly, OnlyFans, or custom video/audio content. Your existing fan base from the club becomes your subscriber list. You already know how to perform — the camera is just a different stage.
• Private events. Bachelor parties, birthday parties, corporate events (yes, really). Higher pay per event and often safer environments.
• Teaching. Once you're experienced, pole fitness classes and "intro to dancing" workshops can be a revenue stream.
• Merchandise. Calendars, signed photos, branded items — your regulars will buy them.

If you're interested in the online content side, tools like exoCreate can help you generate scripts for audio content that matches your performer persona — turning your stage character into a content brand. Check out our guides on making money with erotic audio and starting on Fansly as a creator.

The First Night — What to Actually Expect

You've prepped your body, bought your heels, picked your songs, and passed your audition. Now it's the night. Here's what actually happens.

Before you leave the house

• Eat a real meal. Not a granola bar — actual food. You're about to do 6-8 hours of physical work. You need fuel. Protein and complex carbs. Avoid anything heavy that'll make you bloated.
• Pack your bag. 2-3 outfits, your heels, backup heels if you have them, makeup for touch-ups, deodorant, body spray, hair supplies, tampons/pads (always have them — stress can mess with your cycle), phone charger, cash for house fee, knee pads if you use them, snacks, water bottle.
• Text your safety person. "Working at [club] tonight, should be home by [time]."

Arriving at the club

Get there 30-60 minutes before your shift officially starts. This gives you time to:

• Check in with the house mom (if there is one). She's your backstage ally — she often has supplies, can lend you things, and knows the lay of the land.
• Get a locker. Secure your bag and valuables.
• Do your makeup and get dressed. Take your time. Looking polished when you walk onto the floor matters.
• Talk to the DJ. Introduce yourself, give them your song choices for your stage sets. Being friendly with the DJ pays dividends — they control the music, the energy, and often the stage rotation order.
• Scout the room. Who's here? Where are the spenders sitting? What's the energy like? Is it dead or packed?

Your first stage set

You will be nervous. That's normal. Here's what to expect:

• It goes faster than you think. Two songs feels like an eternity when you're practicing at home. On stage, with adrenaline pumping, it flies by.
• You won't remember half of it. Adrenaline does weird things to memory. You'll walk off stage and think "what just happened?" This is normal.
• Nobody is judging you as harshly as you think. Customers are there to have a good time. They're not rating your technique — they're looking at a beautiful person performing for them. The bar is lower than you imagine.
• Tips might be light. Your first set, you're an unknown. Customers tip more generously for dancers they know. It gets better.

Working the floor

After your stage set, this is where the real work starts:

• Approach with confidence. Walk up to a table or a customer at the bar. Sit down. "Hey! I'm [stage name]. Mind if I sit with you?" — keep it casual and warm.
• Small talk first. Don't immediately ask for a dance. Chat for a minute. What brings them in? First time? What do they do? Building rapport first makes the dance sale feel natural, not transactional.
• The ask. "Want to get a dance?" or "Want to go somewhere more private?" — direct, confident, with a smile. If they say no, don't take it personally. Say "No worries! Come find me if you change your mind" and move to the next table.
• You will get rejected. A lot. Even experienced dancers get told "no" 5-10 times for every "yes." It's a numbers game. The more people you approach, the more dances you sell. Don't sit in the dressing room waiting for customers to come to you — they won't.

Managing nerves

• Breathe. Before going on stage, take 5 deep breaths. Inhale for 4 counts, hold for 4, exhale for 4. This genuinely calms your nervous system.
• Talk to other dancers. Most dancers remember their first night and will be encouraging. Find the friendly ones and lean on them. Ask for advice. Ask what works at this particular club.
• Give yourself a grace period. Your first 5-10 shifts are learning shifts. Don't judge your earning potential or your talent based on night one. Every dancer's first night was awkward. The ones who stuck around for a month found their groove.
• Celebrate the win. You showed up. You got on stage. You did the thing. That takes genuine courage, and you should be proud of yourself regardless of how much money you made.

End of the night

• Count your money somewhere private. Dressing room, your car with the doors locked — not at the bar.
• Pay your fees. House fee, tip-outs to DJ/bouncer/house mom.
• Change out of your work clothes. Walking to your car in a bikini and platforms at 2 AM attracts attention you don't want.
• Walk out with someone. Another dancer, a bouncer — don't walk to your car alone in a dark parking lot if you can avoid it.
• Text your safety person. "Leaving now." Then when you're home: "Home safe."
• Decompress. Take a shower, eat something, watch something mindless. Stripping is emotionally intense work, and you need transition time between "work you" and "real you." Don't go straight from the club to bed — give yourself the space to come down.

Your first night will probably be messy, awkward, and lower-earning than you hoped. Your tenth night will be better. Your thirtieth night, you'll wonder why you were so nervous. Every dancer you admire was once a terrified beginner in brand-new Pleasers. You've got this.

Before You Go — The Quick-Start Checklist

Week 1-2: Physical Prep

• Start daily flexibility routine (15-20 min)
• Begin strength training (core, legs, upper body, grip)
• Take 2-3 beginner pole classes if available
• Practice basic floor work at home
• Buy starter heels (5-6 inch platforms) and break them in at home

Week 3-4: Gear & Research

• Buy 2-3 outfits for stage and floor
• Visit 2-3 clubs as a customer — observe the vibe, dress code, music, energy
• Choose your stage name
• Set up a burner phone number (Google Voice)
• Pick your songs and practice your loose routine
• Set up a dancer Instagram (separate from personal)

Week 5-6: Audition & Go

• Audition at your top-choice club
• Ask about house fees, tip-out structure, shift schedule, rules
• Set up your safety buddy system
• Book your first shifts (start with weeknights — less pressure)
• Pack your dance bag with everything you need
• Show up. Do the thing. Be proud of yourself.

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