As I continue my survey of...

As I continue my survey of Seattle area clubs I should note that the general approach, if not the ambiance, is pretty standard. Usually more than one stage with a dancer doing one song and then moving. Prices for laps are set by the dancers and range from $20 to $50, with some performers having a sliding scale based on the “quality” of the interaction. Most dancers will discuss their price and rules beforehand. If they won’t, don’t. The girls also set their own work schedules, although there must be some controls to keep them from all appearing, or disappearing, at the same time. Performers pay the club $100 for each shift.

I drove south on Hwy 99 from Honey’s and arrived about 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon. The club is definitely down scale, with pew type seating facing the stage and an extended bench along the wall. The doorkeeper/barmaid/waitress/manager laid out the rules, which forbid tipping dancers while on stage, and even refused a tip herself. There is one seat in a corner that cannot be easily surveilled by “management” and it’s well used. All the “skin” is rubbed off the vinyl. There were four dancers, three of whom were mid-range, and the one, frightening. She of course was in ‘attack mode” and very forthcoming about her need to please. One of the better looking girls was low key. low cost and a lot of fun.