Advice for getting out of a stripper rut???
poledancer83
Narnia
Lately I feel like my shifts are kinda the same old same old shows. I switch up songs but the routine is the same. Any ideas on how to mix it up a little bit? I've thought about changing hair styles or maybe changing up routines or even changing up how I interact with my customers to make it more interesting I guess. My questions is how much of a change in cash flow do you thing a change in how I look or act will make. I've went through these phases before and usually don't have much of a difference in money but I definitely feel more excited about stripping when I change some things up. Would be nice to both feel better and change something to make more money too,. Any suggestions welcomed with the exceptions of tattoo and piercings. I already don't like the couple I have let alone do I want anymore. Mainly looking for tips on routine, style (clothes accessories etc.) and personality. Thanks guys :)
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If you're nude try a jeweled buttplug. It will catch attention and improve your posture at the same time!!!!
Crazyjoe uses one so PM him for advice.
Seriously though, subtle changes like a new hair style, or color, or a few new outfits helps.
Then something more drastic, what about trying another club out?
For LDs I like when she switches positions / poses to be horizontal (not for FS) but poses where she lays across me either on her back or on her stomach. Granted these are couch dances. I also like she she can wrap her legs around my head or body, but this is illegal where I am at, since she's *supposed* to keep her feet on the floor.
As for money, something new can pique interest in hesitant customer. Also routines that *aren't* routine are less boring so I'm more likely to get 10 dances versus stopping at 4 dances, for example. I'm also more likely to tip extra for those dances. So that's all more $$ when you figure it.
For look - outfit can help. Also a new hair color (splurge and get it professionally done; don't use a box color). Maybe platinum blonde or balayage blonde or red/purple-ish? Real nails versus fake nails are always better too. YouTube also has makeup ideas. I say go more stripperfied or superglamourous. I get plenty of the au-naturale look at home. I don't need it in the club.
I've also found pole workers to have good hand strength (Kung fu grip) and that makes for some nice ITC choking sessions of you can rock the Domme persona with a corset. :-P
If you look bored on stage it could hurt you a little bit, especially if you skiplease shifts. Men are unlikely to care too much though.
I recently bought her hair extensions ($307) and gave her $170 for a salon which will weave them in. I asked if the changes resulted in more income and she said yes, but couldn't quantify.
Years ago I paid $6300 for my ATF's boob job and she said that her dancing income went up at least $500 a week.
In both instances I think the change that makes the difference is in the dancers attitude & confidence.
Your "rut" is (like everyone else in a rut after 7 weeks of winter) frustration and boredom - both are attitude problems. The best way to change the attitude - and get out of the rut - is to be intentional about doing your life differently. Small changes work just as well as big changes, and have the advantage of not leading to grossly unpleasant adventures.
RE: glamourous
I believe you are correct that a more plain, next door look is more 'bankable.' It makes you the 'obtainable' one. I like to play though. I don't want the obtainable one. Sometimes I want the bitch I can't tame. Sometimes. Just not all the time.
Maybe raven black hair with a corset and rock the Domme look for a little bit.
For me personally, moving to a warm sunny location for the winter would make me happier. And there's lots of tourist money to be had. But just do whatever will make you happier and make work feel less like work to you.
Just a change of dance clothing can make a difference too. Don't blow lots of money on a huge wardrobe redo - as you don't need to stress over that. Just maybe try some new colors to brighten your mood might help. A change to some pastel colors - to remind you spring will be here soon?
It could be the old winter blues - and some simple changes might give you a boost to get through it. New music can help too -
I forgot to add something from before.
I have an insanely busy schedule with work in the fall the when the new year hits I am burnt out. I am still running on adrenaline through the month of January then once February hits, I also hit...a brick wall. I essentially "mail it in" the month of Feb regarding work. I have a vacation planned in March with friends, maybe you need something like that. Even if it's just a 3 day getaway - it can make a huge difference, making you feel recharged when you return to work. You don't have to go somewhere expensive or fancy, just somewhere DIFFERENT. Also recommend not drinking and partying a ton, but more relaxing, even catching up on sleep.
Costume changing is important, a good costume and look, like schoolgirl outfit or goth girl will boost you by 1 or 2 points in the 0-10 scale. I love extreme eye shadow color like green or pink or excessive black (raccoon eyes). Consider lip liner for the whore look even more but its out of fashion nowadays. Hair wise, 1 color is simple and cheap. I find no attraction to bottle blondes hair, its too easy to dye it and every girl has that, either you are natural blonde or not. I can tell by roots and eyebrows and your bush. If you want dyed blonde, mix it up with highlights, perhaps reddish brown highlights or go redhead instead of blonde. I love highlights and especially non-natural color highlights (punky colors is the brand I think) in all hair colors (highlights on a ginger make no sense, they do on all other hair colors tho).
For stage acts, consider simulated (topless club) or real masturbation (nude) solo or with another dancer or lesbian DFK with spit swapping with another dancer. If taking off your panties completely isnt normal for you club (tease rip off faux-nude club), if a customer tips you can stop, and get close to him and flash your pussy for 5 to 10 seconds, or squeeze your pussy while showing it for 5 to 10 seconds, then move further down the stage.