Dirty Dancing: An Ethnography of Lap Dancing

By Colosi and Rachela Colosi

Based on ethnographic research conducted in 'Starlets', a lap-dancing club in the North of England, this book delves into what is often seen as the 'deviant', and 'stigmatized' world of lap-dancing. As well as the relationships between dancers, the author offers a unique insider's account of lap-dancing club culture, having worked as a lap-dancer both prior to, and during, the study. The book tells a fascinating tale of the author's experiences working as a lap dancer and the insights this has provided. This book projects a textured picture of working, socializing and living as a lap-dancer by following the dancer from the beginning of her career, to her eventual exit; providing a fluid and comprehensive examination of the occupation of lap-dancing. As well as building on the popular themes of 'dancer motivation', 'dancer exploitation/empowerment' and risk already embedded in existing literature, this book also offers completely new insight into this industry by drawing attention to the occupational subculture of which lap-dancers at 'Starlets' were found to be a part. This book is recommended for anyone studying or researching in this field.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1843928175
• ISBN13: 9781843928171
• Release Date: July 2010
• Publisher: Willan Publishing (UK)
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.4"