Full Gauntlet

Within 15 minutes from O’Hare Airport there is a traveling man’s strip dream. Mannheim Road offers a range of gentleman or not so gentle-men’s trigger hot spots.

At Lake Street there is SCORES -valet park, unwind first class, next is the Play Pen… sorry no valet but easy to park and keep an eye on your Harley… Carl’s Grill… I’ve only been there for parties but they are open til 4am… last but not least there is Bobby’s Bar which is actually in the mall at North Ave. and Mannheim plenty of free parking since it is a mall.

Now F.Y. I all you daredevils who like to drink and drive- Melrose Park, Stone Park, Bellwood and Franklin Park are not having it! You will be pulled over. It doesn’t matter how fancy your car is- if you are drunk these coppers will sense it.

The speed limit changes 3 times within 2 or 3 miles. So if you aren’t alert stay put. Don’t try their system. You will loose!

If you are coming to Chicago or just out for a party, get a room at one of the hotels along the Mannheim Road strip.

All of the bars and clubs are happy to see that a taxi is called for you. After all, Chicago is a big small town. We are friendly in a sensible sort of way.

Selma

Brazilian women are hot.

When I was naughty nurse Mika at Scores- Chicago. I wanted to give ‘Selma’ a rub down but she was always too busy with guests to sit around . So I ended up doing this painting from memory.

It is 16×20 inches. oil stick on canvas… Like the Diva that inspired it, the painting is not for sale

The Dressing Room Ethics

Scores has one of the largest dressing rooms. When I was there, the House Mom sat inside the dressing room at all times. She had a counter where dancers could purchase last minute items such as thongs and eyelashes. There was also a well functioning toilet, shower and lockers.

A make-up artist was often on hand to help out ladies who didn’t have a clue about stage make up. At least once a week, a costume lady lugged in racks of gowns for sale. Don’t expect such luxuries in every club.

In my opinion it doesn’t matter what a club provides, the performer should have manners. Many clubs have closets that have been mirrored with lights. Sometimes there is only one chair and very little ventilation. This sardine can is their version of a dressing room.

Whatever the conditions, the dressing rooms are the only private place for the performers to prepare themselves for the shift. Ladies should keep these suggestions in mind while using the dressing room.

1. Open the door slowly. Especially if you are new and don’t know the dressing room. Sometimes if it is crowded ladies have no other choice but to stand behind the door.

2. Ask before you start pushing bags around on the counter. If there isn’t any space put your bag on top of the bag that is there in order to unpack your costume.

3. Don’t smoke in the dressing room. It is too small. People get burned with lit cigerettes hanging off of the counter.

4. Don’t argue with your boyfriend on your cell phone. No one wants to hear all that nonsense. You don’t look cool. Be respectful of others attempting to clear their heads for work. If you have a domestic violence issue, arguing via your cell will not get you the help that you need.

5. Get dress quickly and make room for others who need to get ready.

6. Throw all of your trash into the garbage. Most clubs wait until the end of the shift to clean the dressing room.

7. Don’t leave drinks on the counter where people are putting their bags and such in attempt to get ready. I throw away drinks left on the dressing room counter unless they have lids.

8. Don’t invite your girlfriends who don’t work at your club to the dressing room.The dressing room should be private. No one needs oogglers staring as they transform themselves into Goddesses. This may seem odd to some, but some clubs are actually bars and no one is paying attention to who is going where. This is a dangerous practice. Sometimes visitors are not so friendly. They come to steal and fight. Alert a manager if there is a stranger in the dressing room or bathroom.

9. Don’t count your money sitting on the toilet. Other ladies are loosing time that they could be using on the floor. You make enemies when you waste your fellow workers.

10. Only bring about 5 costumes and one pair of shoes. The less you bring out. The less you need to keep track of. Other things may be kept in your car. 

Just Cuz or Passion- Conversation lesson 3

One of the most frequently asked question that you will hear as a Showgirl is…

‘ What’s a girl like you doing in a place like this? ‘

The only place I ever worked and didn’t get that question was Scores Chicago. Probably because that club is considered so high end, gentlemen are going to see the ladies as entertainers- period.

However if you don’t work among the select few of Scores then realize that you may be challenged with this question EVERY single shift! If you feel bad about being a dancer then it will show.

What so ever you say must be backed up with your gait, style, talent and education. Only being a pretty face won’t cut it. Men like to comment on your life, goals and mere existence. You must be able to swim in dark water with confidence.

So when a customer asks that question I prefer to answer in a way that leads someplace else.

Sample answers:

1. Dancing keeps my ass firm and legs sturdy. This only works if it is true. Cracking a beautiful pose and big smile will melt the tiger if the tiger is there to play.

2. Your fairy godmother sent me.

3. I’m not really here, You are dreaming!

I never spend time with customers who mistreat me in any way. If a gentleman is going out of his way to be rude then you should politely excuse yourself and always discreetly report him to the bartender or floor manager. This way someone will keep their eye on him for trouble.

 Some men may just ask this what are you doing here as a backward compliment. Be sexy and creative with your response. This way your stride won’t be screwed up for the entire night.

Remember in most cases you need to direct the conversation to get it started but once the guy is talking let him talk.

Generally I let this go on for about 10 minutes, if I have a good feeling, otherwise I move on to someone else who is more interested in me and is more likely to spend money. 

Never say that you are just dancing ‘cuz’. 

If you do, are setting yourself up for the Big Bad Wolf. When you say a thing like that you might as well finish the sentence with: ” I don’t have a clue about myself or life . Please eat me.”

So what if you are just dancing because you don’t have a clue and all you do know is that you need money to survive.

Never let them see you sweat. That’s why I am spending my time writing these lessons and that is why they are available for free.

If you find what I am saying useful, you can always tip me through my paypal account. This is the honor system. Dancing has been my passion. This is an art form. You are all artists.