GETTING STARTED · IN-PERSON
The club handed you a contract. Here's what's actually in it.
Getting started working at clubs and venues.
Employee vs. contractor, house fees, licensing, and what the venue is required to tell you.
The club has a standard contract. You should know what's in it before you sign.
Most venues classify dancers as independent contractors. Whether that classification is legal in your state is an open question that has been litigated extensively. House fees, tip-outs, and scheduling requirements all have legal dimensions that affect what you take home.
BEFORE YOU SIGN
The questions to answer before you sign anything.
Am I an employee or an independent contractor — and does it matter?
What can a venue legally charge me in house fees?
What licenses do I need and who is responsible for obtaining them?
What are my rights if I’m injured at work?
What can and can’t a venue require me to do?
What should I never sign without reading at a club?
What do I owe in taxes as an independent contractor dancer?
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Red Flags: Predatory Managers & Agencies
The contract clauses that should make you walk away.
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The Adult Creator Business Setup Kit
Structure your income, protect your money, understand your taxes.
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