Do they have strip clubs that are strictly transgender dancers?

[Angélique LaCava]

I'm thinking of doing that because I can't exactly keep a respectful job because people start treating me different after they find out I'm trans. The only thing I feel like I'm good at is gettung male attention so I'm considering stripping. I'm looking for a strip club that is only transgender dancers so if anyone is from the New Orleans area or have visited the area and know of any please let me know.

[Alora]

In general exotic clubs never did anything for me. However, the mention of a transgender club kind of excites me. I'm really curious now.

[Annarko]

I've heard of clubs like that in Thailand and the Philippines. Never in the US though, I'd be interested to know of any also.

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[Michelle_P]

The only one I'm aware of is in San Francisco, and it's actually a good bit classier than a conventional strip club.  It's called AsiaSF, and is a popular place for, of all things, bachelorette parties and girls nights out.  They are quite proud of their all-trans staff.

http://asiasf.com/our-story/

[Jill E]

If you're confident and good at talking to others one on one or as a group, you might consider camming. It was something I seriously considered for a while. You can make good money doing this, but making it work largely revolves around keeping a set schedule and getting people to follow you (ofc). Just a thought..


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[AshleyP]

There used to be one on Bourbon Street named Papa Joe's. That was before hurricane Katrina hit, though. I don't know if it's still open or not, but I do know it was a popular spot and was usually crowded.

All the best,
--AshleyP

[DawnOday]

700 Club seems to be what you may be looking for. 700 Burgundy St. It is not just transgendered dancers.
Here is something you may think about. http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2013/12/10/needle-and-condomcrisisfuelhivepidemicinneworleans.html . I would advise to stop trying to make connections at work and just do the work. Go home and enjoy all your friends on your off time. It makes me sad to think someone who put so much thought and effort to transitioning would think this is the only "legitimate" job they can get. Angelique, we are all more than the sum of our parts Find something that excites like opening a electrolysis salon, massage spa or hairdresser. Not a big investment. But as I observed was pretty busy from 9:00 AM to 9:PM until after Christmas when I can finally get an appointment. Your biggest problem is where you live I'm afraid. Although NOLA has an open, no holds barred personna, due to Mardi Gras and Bourbon Street, the Christian mores for the area would make it nearly uninhabitable for anyone with an alternate lifestyle. Please correct me if I'm wrong as I would love to believe this is not so.

[Alora]

Angélique you are absolutely gorgeous and I like what dawn said about open an electrolysis salon. That might actually be something I put on my list for down the road.

On a side note... if you went the cam route I'd totally be a follower! 😘

Loves 💋❤️💋

[JoanneB]

My company's sales rep and I spent a few hours in a club in Pattaya Thailand playing Pick out the lady-boy. About half were, most of them pegged by the sales rep. He had an unfair advantage having been living there for like 10 years.

[Dena]

Most every major city has a special club where exotic dancing takes place. They may not be exactly what you are looking for but even Phoenix which is relatively conservative has one.

That said, I think you are better than that. I know the company you work for and I visit it often and I am the one who is always asking for that strange little item that few other people want. I have always been impressed with the quality of help that they have because when I can't find what I want, the staff can tell me where it is. If you are able to master the store, I am sure that you are capable of mastering any job that you put your mind to. At this point in your transition you should not be as concerned about a relationship. You goal now is to build a life where you can take care of yourself and once you do that, I think the relationship will happen.

[Michelle_P]

The topic makes me a little nervous, actually. Strip club work is a little too close to the stereotypical transgender sex worker for comfort.

Honestly, I have more respect for the big box hardware store employee who can help me find the right widget when I'm desperately wandering the aisles than someone bumping and grinding the pole for dollar bills.

Dena is right, once again. (Thanks, Dena!  Sometimes we need a virtual Mom...)


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[stephaniec]

I just googled it , there are a whole lot

[Jean24]

I'm thinking of doing that because I can't exactly keep a respectful job because people start treating me different after they find out I'm trans. The only thing I feel like I'm good at is getting male attention so I'm considering stripping. I'm looking for a strip club that is only transgender dancers so if anyone is from the New Orleans area or have visited the area and know of any please let me know.

That really sucks I'm so sorry. I haven't had to go through that yet but I'm sure it is really awful. However, I have been discriminated against by other people and by my insurance company (which supposedly is pretty good for transgender people). I can't tell you how much I hate it because the pain that it causes is indescribable.

But it does make me want to ask you a sincere question: If getting treated differently because you're transgender is bad, why seek employment at a place that embraces the idea of treating transgender women differently from other women?

I assume it's because you want to have a job and survive which completely understandable. But if it's just like because you want to make more money or strip, I'd go to a normal club first. I mean you're as beautiful as any ciswoman out there! That's why I don't like transgender strip clubs, transgender dating, or transgender beauty pageants. Coupled with the negative portrayal we get, it basically says "BRO - we know you have that fetish! Our sexy dudes in dresses just can't make it anywhere else!"

I'm sure I'm almost alone in my views transgender exclusive places, but I do know that if they tried to make transgender bathrooms, everyone here would throw a fit.

[kittenpower]

I vaguely remember reading an article about someone opening an all trans strip club in Atlanta a few years ago. There are other venues that feature trans entertainers, where you could dance, sing, etc., Mimi Marks and Cassandra Cass have very successful careers. Stripping is a stepping stone for some as it allows them to pursue an education at the same time or save money and start a business, and it's pitfall for others who don't have a long term plan/goal and make bad choices, but it's disprespectful to judge people in the industry when you haven't been in their shoes, for example the CEO who transitioned later in life and has all the money to pay for their transition critizing someone much younger with little to no resources and is facing a lot of discrimination.

[Wild Flower]

I can't think of any... Corner Pocket seem to "have" *can't call it hiring because anyone can work there* cough cough cough** feminine guys, but not transgender women.

Its funny there's a market for transwomen but its like in the public it's too embarrassing to have it...

You would make more money as a cisgender dancer in my opinon.

[Angélique LaCava]

I can't think of any... Corner Pocket seem to "have" *can't call it hiring because anyone can work there* cough cough cough** feminine guys, but not transgender women.

Its funny there's a market for transwomen but its like in the public it's too embarrassing to have it...

You would make more money as a cisgender dancer in my opinon.

i would become a Cis gendered dancer, but I don't think they hire transgenders at cis gendered strip clubs. I asked my friend who is a dancer and she said that none in New Orleans hire transgenders unless they work as a waitress or go work at a specific spot for LGBT.

[Devlyn]

There are a lot of people on Craigslist looking for private dancers and models. Look under "Gigs"....don't ask how I know this! 

Hugs, Devlyn

[CatBlack]

If dancing/stripping is something that you're bent on doing there are webcam sites where you can do it at home for pay if you can't find somewhere local to work.

[Wild Flower]

Bump.

[ErinS]

The only one I'm aware of is in San Francisco, and it's actually a good bit classier than a conventional strip club.  It's called AsiaSF, and is a popular place for, of all things, bachelorette parties and girls nights out.  They are quite proud of their all-trans staff.

http://asiasf.com/our-story/

AsiaSF is dinner and show without nudity, so I wouldn't classify it anywhere near being a stripclub. It's closer to a drag show format, except more talented performers that are trans. And you get a nice meal.

Diva's is basically the closest to that in SF. It's the trans bar here, and has stripper nights Tuesday/Wednesday.


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