A striptease or exotic dance is a form of erotic entertainment, usually a dance, in which the performer, known as a "stripper", gradually undresses, in a teasing and sexually suggestive manner, to music.

 

Stripteases are now performed mostly in strip clubs and (especially in the UK) pubs, though theatres and music halls have also been used as venues. The "teasing" part involves the slowness of undressing, while the audience is eager to see more nudity. Delay tactics include additional clothes being removed or putting clothes or hands in front of just undressed body parts, such as breasts or between the legs. Emphasis is on the act of undressing along with sexually suggestive movement, rather than the state of being undressed. In the past the performance often finished as soon as the undressing was finished, though today striptease artists usually continue dancing whilst in a state of nudity.

 

Though today, the stripper sometimes ends the performance "fully nude", in historic and contemporary circumstances not every item of clothing has always been removed: due to legal and cultural prohibitions and other aesthetic considerations. For instance in some parts of the USA there are laws forbidding the exposure of female nipples, which have thus to be covered by pasties by the dancer (though no such taboo applies to the exposure of male nipples). Such restrictions have been embodied in venue licensing constraints and local laws.

 

Also certain jurisdictions (chiefly in the USA), have forbidden postures considered indecent (such as spreading the legs). Shoes (often high heeled) are usually kept on, for practical and aesthetic reasons.

 

 

Often Health codes require shoes to be worn at all times.

 

The costume the stripper wears before disrobing can be an important part of the act.

 

These are often fantasy themed: such as a schoolgirl uniform, maid's dress, policewoman's outfit etc.

Along with physical attractiveness and appropriate clothing, the main asset and tool used by the exotic dancer in recent years is the stripper pole.

 

In addition to night club entertainment, stripping can be a form of sexual play at home between partners.

 

This can be done as an impromptu event or—perhaps for a special occasion—with elaborate planning involving fantasy wear, music, special lighting, practiced dance moves, and even dance moves that have been previously unpracticed.

 

 

 

 

Top 10 Gentlemen's Clubs

 

Number 10

Brandi's, Vancouver, Canada

Type: Nude

When Hollywood heads north to make movies, Brandi's is the de rigueur joint for nighttime fun. It is, in fact, where Ben Affleck was spotted, kicking off his relationship woes with J.Lo. The women of Brandi's love their craft and really flaunt it. They do several songs per set before walking around and offering private shows, and are even known to chat you up without pressuring you to pay. The best part: neck and shoulder massages offered by naked women.

Number 9

Colibri, Hamburg, Germany

Type: Nude and live sex

The St. Pauli district of Hamburg can be described as the Las Vegas of sex, with strip joints and peep shows as loud, bright and gaudy as those in America's gambling capital. Colibri is a gentlemen's club, but of the Hamburg variety, which means that offering naked women isn't enough. But the live sex shows have as much finesse and good taste as live sex shows can . One act features the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, wherein a young maiden tempts a famously reticent English guard into passionate lovemaking. And they do it to classical music.

Number 8

Chez Pare, Montreal, Canada

Type: Nude

Visitors to the great north know that Montreal is the single best North American destination for adult entertainment. With an ethnically diverse population and large university contingent, the women of Montreal are stunningly beautiful, and liberal in attitude. Chez Paree is dubbed "Montreal most elegant gentlemen's club," offering the hottest women who will dance at your table or perform girl-on-girl shows for reasonable prices. Even the VIP room is a bargain, at least by strip club standards. However, this is not a Montreal "contact" club, so keep your hands to yourself, Randy.

Number 7

Dolls, Moscow, Russia

Type: Topless

Russia's business elite (and even foreign business types and celebrities) have come to depend on Dolls for high-class adult entertainment. Dolls -- Moscow's first strip club -- breaks every mold of the strip club genre with its elegance and excellence. You can dine in style with the best view of Russian women, whose beauty is the stuff of legends. The shows are carefully rehearsed and uniquely spectacular, but there's a reason only the very rich come here. Be ready to see your bank account thin out after a night here...

Number 6

Goldfingers, Melbourne, Australia

Type: Nude

Goldfingers is a complete bar that includes a restaurant, poolroom, cigar lounge, and four separate areas where Australia's sexiest women show what they're made of (depending on how up-close and personal you want to get). Distinguished men doing business down under -- that is, in Australia -- and distinguished locals alike hold group functions at Goldfingers, as evidenced by the refined garb of the patrons.

From Scores to the Crazy Horse, these strip clubs have earned their reputations...

Number 5

Scores, New York, New York

Type: Topless

Manhattan's premier gentlemen's club is the place where George Clooney throws his birthday bashes and Chuck Norris bid bachelorhood adieu. Large, classy and featuring scores of girls (natch) to suit every taste, you'll often find celebrities and high rollers at the club, dining on a fine steak while receiving a lap dance. You can enjoy the show from the buzzing Showroom, or chill in the Champagne Lounge for the best view of center stage. Those with no spending limits on their plastic can book the private President's Club, where dancers personally serve clients.

Number 4

Blue Rose, Ibiza, Spain

Type: Nude

If Ibiza is the epicenter of hedonism, then Blue Rose is its crowning jewel. Like much of the island itself, the shows at the Rose take it up a notch, with lots of girl-on-girl action and simulated sex acts -- it sometimes gets messy when whipped cream and champagne get involved. Unique to the Rose is the level of interaction between stage dancers and the audience, but it's always respectful. Of course, lap dances are offered, and always by girls who love what they do.

Number 3

Crazy Horse, Paris, France

Type: Nude cabaret

Forget the Moulin Rouge. The gentlemen's cabaret with a naughty French twist is only found at the fabled Crazy Horse. All seats are facing the main stage, where intricate nude shows stretch every definition of entertainment. Gorgeous women bathe for the audience, frolic to songs, and use their bodies as canvases for light and laser acts. Always renewing itself, the Crazy Horse highlights the naked female not only as something to be admired, but also as something artistic.

Number 2

Seventh Heaven, Tokyo, Japan

Type: Topless

Tokyo's most successful gentlemen's club features mostly European and American dancers, who win over clients thanks to their friendliness; they sit and chat with customers without pressuring them to buy drinks or pay for private dances. If you do get a personal show, you'll surely notice the club's rather lax no-touching rule (some girls will take your hands and make you touch them). However, like most of Tokyo, a full night out can get very expensive.

Number 1

Crazy Horse Too, Las Vegas, Nevada

Type: Topless

An offshoot of the Parisian original, Crazy Horse Too sets the standard for gentlemen's clubs in Sin City. In fact, it's where legendary porn star Jenna Jameson learned the ropes (or, shall I say, poles?). Both natural and enhanced women do their thing on two stages and there's a spillover area for packed nights. A VIP room will ensure that you get more personal attention -- three songs worth. If you go on a good night, tip well and treat your dancer politely -- you might be rewarded with a more "special" lap dance.

honorable mention

K5 Relax Club, Prague, Czech Republic

Type: Nude and brothel

K5 is more than a gentlemen's club; it's a full-service station. Starting from the restaurant and bar area, where smoking Eastern European women dance, you are led to the sauna, bath and massage areas, where you can unwind to the company of said ladies in the buff. They treat you well with a smile, and are even available as company on an hourly rate. You can take them to one of 15 different thematic rooms, from a sultan's chamber and a British knight's bedroom to a space pod. A little gentle persuasion and the girls will satisfy (almost) every wish.

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