Although I have already written five...
Although I have already written five reviews on Dangerous Curves, here I go again because (a) it's hard for me to find excuses to get out of Ames to check out other places, and (b) the latest review was February and I know all you PLs of Central Iowa are dying for an update. A few preliminary facts -- girls normally start showing up soon after 5 pm, a $3 cover charge goes into effect at 7 pm, the private dances are $20, of which the girl must give $5 to MANAGEMENT, and the main action (such as it is) seems to be between 10 pm and 1 am. Remember of course that it isn't really a STRIP bar, it is a bikini bar. All the girls wear double bottoms and some wear double tops.
Reluctantly I am dropping my rating from the 4 that I gave it last November, down to a 3 -- I feel it has gone downhill a bit. A few positive things to be said -- it is laidback, the beer is cheap (two full glasses for $3 until 7 pm), the girls are fairly friendly, and never overweight, the girls will play pool with you, they will sit on your lap sometimes at the bar and always at the stage, it is clean and moderately elegant (much nicer than its sister bikinibar in campustown) Alan - the owner - is a very nice guy, you are never hassled for drinks (either for yourself or the girls) or to buy private dances, and you never see silicone-enhanced tits. BUT ON THE DOWNSIDE -- the place just isn't a lot of fun to be in. With the exception of Renee, who I willingly give $5s and $10s (unsolicited) jes cuz she's so sweet sexy & friendly, the girls seem oblivious to the sensual aspect of their jobs. "No you can't touch there, oh you have to buy a private dance to do THAT, etc." As a further example of this negativity, there is a handwritten note in the foyer, written by one of the dancers, in both English and Spanish, telling us all the things that she doesn't like about us PLs and all the things we are not allowed to do or ask for. There is not a hint of irony, humor, or customer-interest in that note. Since that note was posted in the foyer, I feel that perhaps the other girls have read and re-read it (like I have) and have really taken it to heart. I read something similar to this note once in the entryway to Mons Venus in Tampa. Two big differences: (1) it was printed by THE MANAGEMENT as a regular commercial sign, and (2) you quickly learned a lot of the rules and regulations could be overlooked once cash was forthcoming. I wish it was that way at Dangerous Curves -- it used to be, but it isn't anymore. If the Ames LE reads this post, they will be happy. I'm pretty sure the unfavorable conditions are mainly to accomodate (and protect against) the Ames LE force.
Bottom line -- if you like to see bare titties, like to see girls take off some or all of their clothes, or like to get some sensuous body contact, skip Dangerous Curves. Drive to either Fort Dodge or Des Moines. I hope to give you an update on the Des Moines scene before long.
If cheap drinks, low-key atmosphere, and moderately attractive moderately friendly girls will satisfy your needs, then Dangerous Curves is your kinda place. Enjoy life and take care of yourself.