Just got back from Vancouver and...

Just got back from Vancouver and thought I'd rate this club. First off, it was convenient to our hotel (went there with my SO), and probably the most convenient to downtown. It's on the 5th floor of a building in the middle of the financial district, and security is a bit tight. They actually take a picture of you when you give them your ID, don't know what's up with that. Not like we're from the area, so it wasn't too big of a deal, but still was the first club to do that. Secondly, they scan you with a metal detector wand. Also not a big deal, but it's not like this club is in a particularly seedy area. Cover charge was $9 for guys, free for girls. Drinks ranged from $5-$10 CDN.

Once there, we were rather disappointed with the selection. Dancers ranged from 6-8, so actually the scenery was pretty good, but there were only 8 dancers there. We arrived on a Saturday night around 10 and stayed until 1 or so, so it's not like we were there on off-hours. Given the demand, I think 8 dancers was a bit too few for the number of people there. Secondly, the club itself is rather small. The best place to sit is right in front of the stage, and I was surprised that tipping from those seats was rather slim. There are a number of tables on the side which can be had for $100 CDN, probably not worth it unless you're with a large group. Otherwise, you have to sit right in front of the poles, or at the two bars, which tend to get crowded.

As far as the talent goes, like I mentioned, most were in the 6-8 range, great dancers, with good bodies, but almost mechanical in their dance routines. Pole work was pretty good, but they didn't seem interested in engaging the crowd. The couple next to us on the stage area tipped extensively, but got no more than a few seconds of attention. We had two private dances, one from Dominique, who was probably one of the best dancers there. She charged $50 for one person, $75 for the two of us, for one song, and wouldn't give a break on multiple songs. Rather steep, IMO, especially since it was pretty much an air dance. My second dance was just by myself, and it was $35 for one song, and the second song was for tip. Again, not much contact at all. We were not allowed to touch the dancers, and they barely had any contact with us, either in the couples dance or the single dance. However, the dances were given in the back two rooms, with curtains pulled, so there was a good degree of privacy. Not like it was really needed, however.