Las Vegas Weekly

Things always change but not always to the better. I am convinced it will get worse before the adult club industry will see an upswing. The days of the seemingly endless stream of money are temporarily suspended. First the dancers will starve, soon the clubs will too. Ironically a club in Vegas can make right now maybe even more money than 2 month ago. Girls that danced 2-3 times a week have to go now almost daily to make rent. This means the club will collect twice the house fees for now. Sooner or later some clubs likely will fade away. The market cannot support all current dancers and clubs, so the sideliners will get the hit first.
I do not want to make a prediction on when we will see an upswing. Even if the overall economy improves the adult industry will be trailing for a few months as the customers need to catch up with bills before the play money becomes available again.
I once used the term "discretionary income" with a dancer and I got blank looks. I assume the word "savings" may not be something most dancers think about either -- not until now at least. It will be a rude awakening for many in the next 2-3 month. Looking at your rate of return any supermarket job potentially pays better than dancing at the moment.

This might be a good time to go to a club and adopt a stripper"

The darkest days of the economic implosion are yet to come. Who knows how bad it'll get. Visiting clubs will decline for the have-nots. And many more are becoming have-nots! But for the rich? Catering to them may be a path back to the gravy train...perhaps...

Corporate sameness almost killed rock & roll, and it is doing the same with the strip clubs. Once upon a time, strippers actually got paid--usually the same as waitresses, half of the minimum wage. The club owners can't expect the talent to pay to play much longer.

Justice I love you girl! You took the words right out of my mouth! I am so glad you are shedding light on these hard economic times. It makes me feel better that we are all in this together, as dancers. Please keep writing the truth and know that you are a voice for us all! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!