How to Dance for Amateur Night at a Strip Club

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Last Updated: February 11, 2023 References

Strip clubs often hold amateur nights where anyone can come and do a strip routine. The winner usually gets a cash prize, and they may also get tips from the audience during their routine. If you want to dance at a strip club on amateur night, start by learning some dance moves and practice them to develop your routine. Then, decide what you will wear on stage and look for simple ways to stand out from the rest of the dancers on amateur night. With a little practice and confidence, you just might take home some prize money!

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Planning Your Dance Routine

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Choose the music you want to dance to if you’re allowed to pick. You may or may not be allowed to choose your own music to dance to at the strip club. If you are allowed to pick your own song or songs, try choosing 1 fast-paced song and 1 slower song. This will give you a chance to catch your breath and avoid getting too worn out.
- Check the strip club’s website or call to find out if you get to pick your own song or if they will just play something random.
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Take off your clothes slowly during your routine. Don’t take everything off all at once or there will be no buildup or anticipation to your routine. Go slowly and take off one item about every 30 to 60 seconds. Wait until about the last 30 to 60 seconds of your routine to remove the last item, such as your bra or panties if it’s a fully nude strip club.
- Try teasing the audience, such as by acting like you’re about to take off your bra by slipping 1 strap down, smiling at them, and then pulling it back up.
- Or, you could hook your fingers into the sides of your panties and move them down slightly, and then snap them back into place and wink.
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Walk seductively around the stage while touching your body. Walking in a slow, exaggerated way can work well for a strip routine. Try strutting around the stage while caressing your hips and thighs, running your fingers through your hair, or moving your hands down the center of your body.^{[1]
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- Make sure that you are stepping in time with the music and moving to the beat.
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Do a stripper squat dance move. This is an easy move that you can incorporate into your dance to show off your legs and booty. Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and slowly squat down as low as you can comfortably go while moving your arms back and forth in front of you. Then, slowly come back up in the same way starting with your butt.
- Try doing this move while facing the audience to give them a full frontal view, while facing to the side to show off your profile, or with your back to them to show off your booty.
- You can also open and close your legs a few times while down in the squat position.
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Try the zigzag while lying on the stage. Lie down on your back and point your toes up towards the ceiling with your legs straight. Then, arch your back to lift it off the ground slightly. Bend your knees and slowly kick and scissor your legs back and forth while you touch your body and look at your audience.^{[2]
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- Try locking eyes with someone sitting near the stage for an extra sexy way to get their attention.
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Bend forward, touch your toes, and then stand up quickly. This quick, snapping move is attention getting and a great way to highlight your assets. Slowly bend down as if you’re going to pick something up off the ground, touch your toes (or your calves if that’s as far as you can reach) and then start sliding your hand upwards as you begin to rise. When you are halfway up, whip your body strait up and throw your head back.^{[3]
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Tip: As an added bonus, if you have long hair, it will whip back when you stand up, and this can look really sexy.
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Do a beginner pole dance trick, such as the step around. Dancing on a pole may look easy, but it takes some practice to do it gracefully. If you are able, practice tricks on a pole before you dance at an amateur night. The step around is the easiest move to master since it does not involve lifting your bodyweight up onto the pole. You simply hold onto the pole with 1 hand while stepping seductively around it. Some other good beginner moves to learn include:^{[4]
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- Back hook, which is when you hook 1 leg around the pole while holding onto it with both hands and spin backwards.
- Front hook, which is when you hook 1 leg around the pole while holding onto it with both hands and spin forward.
- Carousel, which is when you face the pole and spin around it with both legs out straight.
- Cradle, which is when you grasp the pole above and below your body and tuck your knees in towards your chest with your body cradling the pole.
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Combine a variety of different dance moves and pole tricks. Create a pattern of moves that you can follow during your routine or choose moves that match up with different parts of the music you'll be dancing to. Plan to remove 1 item of clothing every 30 to 60 seconds during your routine.
- For example, during a quick part of the song, you might try a zigzag while lying down, stand up, do a pole trick, and then take off your top.
- During a slower part of the song, you could walk in slow motion, bend over seductively, do a stripper squat, and then remove your skirt.

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Choosing Your Outfit

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Opt for something red or pink to get your audience’s attention. These colors are perceived as more attractive by men and women, so it’s a great way to make yourself stand out no matter who your audience is! Go with a pink bra and panty set covered up by a tight red dress. Or, opt for a red G-string with a red lace bodysuit over it.^{[5]
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Select items that will be easy to undo on stage. If you’re starting out fully clothed and removing the items during your routine, you’ll need to be able to take them off while you’re still moving and dancing. For this reason, it’s best to opt for pieces that you can undo with 1 hand and easily pull off. If they’re too hard to remove, it will be difficult to take them off during your routine.
- For example, instead of zippers and buttons, go with items that have snaps and Velcro closures.
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Wear sheer pieces to incorporate some teasing into your routine. Sheer items will add a teasing element to your routine, since the audience will be able to see your skin through the pieces but not fully make out all the details. Look for sheer tops, dresses, bras, and panties and choose 1 or more sheer items to wear.

Tip: If you don’t want to purchase a new outfit for your dance, ask if the club has any items that you can borrow. They might have items that any of their dancers can use and let you use one for your routine.
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Wear non-slip shoes that you can walk in easily. Falling in the middle of your routine won’t be fun for you and it may affect your chances of taking home the prize money. Make sure that you select a pair of shoes that you can walk in easily and that make you feel sexy. You can wear high heels, boots, or whatever type of shoe you want.^{[6]
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- Look for shoes that are labeled non-slip. These usually have rubber bottoms that will provide extra traction on stage.
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Do your hair and makeup to make yourself look sexy and stand out. You know what hairstyle and makeup looks work best for you, but a few simple strategies may help you to stand out more. Some things you might want to try on the night of your dance routine include:
- Wearing fake eyelashes to make your eyes appear larger. Most men find this sexy, so you can’t go wrong by putting on a pair of fake eyelashes before you go on stage.^{[7]
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- Opting for red lipstick to draw attention to your lips. This will make your lips instantly noticeable, which can help when the judges think back on your routine.
- Styling your hair loose and wavy so it looks like you just rolled out of bed. This will give you a sexy, tousled look.
- Getting or giving yourself a manicure and pedicure. Apply a bright-colored or sparkly polish on your fingers and toes for an eye-catching detail.^{[8]
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Standing out from the other Dancers

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Choose a stage name that will grab the attention of the judges. It’s best to avoid generic stripper names, such as Diamond, Star, Candy, and Hennessey. Instead, opt for a sexy sounding name that also seems like it could be your real name. This can be anything you like, as long as it’s not your real name. This will help to protect your privacy and it will make customers less likely to ask you for your real name.^{[9]
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- For example, if you want a name that starts with an “O,” you might go with Olivia, Onyx, or Opal.
- If you want something that starts with an “R,” try Rachel, Rosa, or Ruby.
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Smile and have fun while you’re dancing. Looking bored or unhappy during your routine is the least sexy thing you can do. Make sure that you are smiling while you dance to show that you’re having a great time. This will increase your odds of winning and make you seem a lot more confident.^{[10]
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- If you forget to smile sometimes, try putting a thin layer of Vaseline on your teeth before you go on stage. This will help you to remember to smile.
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Make eye contact with the audience when you dance. Making eye contact demonstrates confidence and this is sexy! Look out at the audience while you dance to show that you are confident in yourself. Avoid looking at the ground or all around the room. Lock eyes with individual people for a few seconds at a time during your dance routine.^{[11]
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End your routine with a pole trick or pose. Your last move is your grand finale, so make it interesting and memorable! Try saving a pole trick for the last part of your routine, or do an elaborate dance move as you remove your last item of clothing.^{[12]
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- For example, you could try ending your routine with a carousel on the pole, or do a bend and snap right as the music ends.
Tip: Make sure to practice your grand finale move so that it looks great when you do it.

Community Q&A

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Do I have to take off all of my clothes?

Community Answer

No, not if you do not want to. Wear little or as much as you want. It all depends on what you want to look like onstage.
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Do I have to remove all of my clothes to dance on amateur night?

Community Answer

It depends on the club. If you show everything, it increases your chances of winning, but you don't have to get completely nude if you don't want to.
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Do we take off our panties?

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Community Answer

It is your decision, but if you do take off your panties, they should come off last. Your stockings and suspender belt should come off first.

Warnings

Most strip clubs forbid bringing cameras. However, because of small camera phones, it is possible that someone will take pictures during amateur night.

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