Comments on: How I became an exotic dancer

By: PJW

PJW — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:32:21 +0000

I did not see any Tap lessons. I started in a year I will never admit to. From a blue collar construction family, and in 2nd grade your 1st born comes home and says I want to take Jazz lessons. Mom responded you will take Tap. Jazz is a Fad. yeah right Mon, I got those lessons. The only Male dancer in a small town studio is a bit of a star(oh and that would freak me out). My 1st job was student teaching for a dollar an hour, until I started having students as for me to teach them. I loved it. But I went to school and got a degree that would mean I would always have a job. Accounting, I don’t hate that I HATE CORP. AMER.
With a Passion. So while dealing with my illness, and midlife crisis I look back, not in regret but I should have taken that other path I was so good at, and the training was right down the street, Becoming a Master Diamond Setter.

Oh all the relatives had me going to Broadway. Just two problems, I can’t act (I can when I have to) and I can’t sing.(no hope for that)

I don’t regret not going for my degree in dance, I don’t regret getting two degrees, Accounting and Management.
I have a nice side business, that is word of mouth, I decide if I am going to take the client on, and I love love doing.

I am a Tax Accountant for self employed peeps, which means I am their accountant also, this has rolled into a bit of a business manger role with a few of my clients. (would love to talk to you about the placement of your pictures in your ad I think we can make it POP)

I too took some Ballet, mostly for form and technique. But that graceful hell no.

Pat
Dallas TX

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:11:42 +0000

Thank you for the explanation on how you got started. It sounds like you have already had an interesting life. I don’t blame you for quitting teaching. I have not heard many great stories about the US public education system. Underpaid teachers, inadequate funding and undermotivated students.

My partner is a very good dancer (not uncommon among Filipinos) and is always watching the reality TV dance shows. His favourite is America’s Best Dance Crew. I must admit the athleticism and creativity are impressive.

By: Devon

Devon — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:05:27 +0000

yeah, there are good and bad people in any group, of course. most of the adult entertainers i know are just regular people with regular interests. i know a few walking stereotypes, but thankfully they are the minority… key west??? hm… i’d consider that

By: Tony (Lytefyre)

Tony (Lytefyre) — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:47:23 +0000

That’s cool. Sounds like you’ve had quite an interesting life, as far as your work career is concerned. I agree with you about the diverse range of people that become strippers. I’m friends with quite a few and no two stories are the same, and most of them are actually really great guys (there are exceptions of course but eh). A pity you don’t come down to Key West to perform!

By: BodyWork4

BodyWork4 — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:34:15 +0000

you do digress – but you’re a great writer… every thought of that as a sideline profession? novelist?
Hmm, maybe can’t sit still that long?
I was going to be writer, but never diverted from the track I was on long enough, so here I am.
Good for you mate – life is best doing what you are passionate about.