Whether you're a seasoned pro or simply interested in learning how to strip, there are plenty of different ways to get started. However, while the media may give you other ideas, learning stripper moves really isn't as easy as pretending like you're making love. While stripping is suggestive of that act, most strippers don't really dance the same way that they make love-it's all part of the fantasy.

The most reliable, convenient and comfortable way is to learn by practicing at home with videos, but "stripper schools" or "Pole Dancing Studios" can be a fine way to go as well. Whichever method you choose, if all else fails, you can simply dive into a well-investigated and safe club and learn by example from the pros! The truth is, strippers have a different style than what you can learn anywhere else. And this is the style that you'll need to know when you work.

Learning to Strip in the Old School

What typically happens is that a stripper may "take you under her wing" to learn moves. What happens most of the time is that ladies who come in and start working simply learn by watching the groove of the dancers in thier club, and then she'll experiment by trial and error.

The problem with this way of learning is that it puts a lot of pressure on you to learn quickly and there's still the issue of confidence to deal with. This ultimately means that you're not making as much money as you could if you already have a good style from the starting gate.

As long as you have personality and confidence and the capacity to connect with people and have a conversation, that will make you MUCH more money than any kind of super dancing skills, which you do NOT need to have as a stripper. You just want to be able to move in a sensual way that fits your body and style. And that comes through training and practice!

Taking Stripper Classes

Aspiring exotic dancers in larger cities can usually find at least one local dance studio that offers classes on how to strip. While most of these studios offer classes along a wide spectrum, including myriad forms like belly dancing, burlesque or zumba, others are more specialized-i.e., they only teach exotic dance. These "stripper schools," like Seattle's Pole for the Soul, generally offer both group and private dance lessons and offer a comfortable alternative to those who thrive in a classroom setting.

Classes like these are a great resource to help you get started. You can sometimes learn a ton of useful information about local clubs by building relationships with the women in your class. You'll want to make sure you include the class tuition in your budget, and if it is pricey, go ahead and start dancing and you can pay your way through school long enough to get the hang of it, or get really great if you so desire!

Learning Stripper Moves from Videos

More recently, stripper videos have become a more popular resource for learning stripper moves. You can learn at your own pace and you don't have to "power through" nervousness like you might in other learning situations. They also tend to be less expensive than taking classes.

This is what I did about a week before I went into my first audition at my first club! Just to build the confidence! I borrowed my roommate's Carmen Elektra Striptease Videos!

You do have to be careful about what videos you use for your instruction, though. There are many free videos on the 'Net, but learning from YouTube isn't very systematic. You could find yourself trying to nail complex moves before learning the basics. Without an outlined and graded curriculum, you could waste a lot of time trying to work out your own education.

That's the main benefit of learning from premium videos. They will usually take you from the simple, beginner stripper moves to the more complex or physically demanding ones. Learning your sexy stripper moves in this way will ensure that you get the most benefit from learning how to strip.