Working in a Champagne club
So, you’ve landed your first gig at a gentleman’s club, where the champagne flows like a river, and your mission is to sell bottle after bottle to rake in that sweet stripper cash. But let’s be real! downing bottle after bottle of champagne is a one-way ticket to Drunkville. Try it, and you’ll soon find yourself super tipsy, losing control, stumbling around, battling a tummy ache, and waking up to a hangover from hell.
So, how do the savvy strippers manage to sell 10 bottles of champagne in a single night while, being sober, keeping it together, staying healthy, and maintaining their cool?
If you’re new to stripping in Champagne clubs, don’t worry. I’ve got you covered with some essential tips to help you thrive.
Champagne Club Dynamics: What You Need to Know
In a typical strip club, the focus is on selling quick lap dances to a constantly changing crowd. However, the vibe in a champagne club is entirely different. Here, the goal is to sell premium champagne and VIP experiences to a select few who are willing to spend more.
So your mission in this setting is to keep one guy or a group of guys entertained for way longer, that means you need to master the hustle of partying, dancing, keeping them turned on, having fun, conversation etc. so you keep them hooked and ordering bottle after bottle.
In a regular strip club, where the main hustle is to sell lap dances, it is easy to work alone. In the Champagne club it is really good for the money to work together. Having a work wifey, that you can hustle with can make all the difference. Specially when you are on the same vibe and can make anyone have a good time in your company.
The First Rule of Champagne Clubs: Pour It Out
Let me say it louder for the people in the back: The first rule of champagne clubs is POUR IT OUT! Seriously, I can’t emphasize this enough.
And the second rule? Never let anyone catch you in the act!
Now that we’ve got the essentials down, let’s dive into the why. You have to pour out the champagne because trying to drink it all will sabotage your cash flow. Let’s face it, no one can handle ten bottles of bubbly, or even five, in one night. To really rake in the cash, you need to keep those bottles popping night after night.
Sure, you might survive one wild night, but try that on repeat, night after night, and you’ll be battling hangovers from hell or flirting with alcoholism. Your health is worth more than being a human champagne fountain.
So, how do you pour the champagne out like a pro?
This is where the artistry comes in, and it all depends on the champagne room’s layout. Many rooms have secret spots for discreetly ditching the bubbly. You need to scope these out and position your customer in the right spot. Take control and make sure they and the champagne ice buckets are exactly where you want them.
Personally, I prefer tossing the champagne while I’m lap dancing. I shimmy myself between the client and the champagne bucket, lining myself up so I make it impossible for them to see my sneaky moves. This trick works like a charm, especially when it’s just me and one client. When you’re dealing with a group, teamwork with the other dancers is key. If everyone’s on the same wavelength, they’ll make sure to cover their clients, allowing you and the other dancers to ditch the bubbly. They’ll ensure no one sees your tricky moves.
I shouldn’t even have to say this, but here we are: when pouring out the champagne, keep your glass as low as possible, ideally over the bottle to muffle the sound.
If you’re lucky enough to be able to leave the champagne room to “change the music”, seize the chance to discreetly dispose of some bubbly. Ask your client what music they like so you can change for something they like and “hate” some of the shit music they are playing,
Some clubs let you pour champagne on the floor, which makes life a whole lot easier. Just find the right moment and let it flow when the music’s loud enough to cover the sound.
Make them drunk
When serving champagne, top up the clients’ glasses and encourage them to drink a lot. While you drink way less, just put your lips on the glass. The tipsier they get, the more likely they are to make those impulsive, reckless sweet decisions—like buying another €1000 bottle.
The bathroom breaks
A classic trick? The “bathroom break.” Take a full glass with you and return with a half-glass of water. Simple yet effective.
And when a client heads to the bathroom, it’s prime time to pour out champagne. If you’re solo, empty as much as you can into the ice bucket. If you’re with a group, your fellow dancers should step in to distract their clients. We often just straddle their laps and give them a “boobie time” or a “titi facial.”
The fuckups
It’s a real buzzkill working with dancers who are oblivious and can’t lend a hand in this covert operation. That’s money down the drain for all of you. Equally maddening is a dancer who’s hopeless at pouring out champagne. If a client catches you wasting their precious Champagne investment, expect fireworks—and not the fun kind. You do not want to deal with their anger, complaints, and losing your money. So be smooth!
I once worked with a dancer who poured champagne like she was performing some kind of ancient Chinese tea ceremony. She held her glass a good 20 centimeters above the bucket, letting it cascade down like it was nothing. Absolutely f-ing bonkers. Don’t be that dancer who messes it up for everyone else.
So, What to Say if They Catch You in the Act…
First things first, try to make them tap into their caring side and offer a genuine apology.
To make them feel seen and heard, mirror their concerns or try something like this: “Yeah, you caught me pouring out the champagne, and I’m truly sorry. It’s just so great being here with you, and we’re having such a blast. I had an infection last week, and I’m still on antibiotics for a couple more days. I really can’t mix meds and booze, you know?”
Or tell them something like:
“Oops, you caught me! I just can’t handle my bubbly today, we had a huge party yesterday and my hangover is killing me right now. I gotta drink slowly until I feel better, I will surely feel better in a lil while and after a glass of water.