Exotic dancers are independent contractors, technically small businesses, who frequently can pick their own hours. They especially enjoy the money and independence. She and another woman, who wanted to be known as Ashley, have been doing this for roughly 20 years. Watkins and two other dancers who Crosscut interviewed later said they like their work. In advance of the legislative session that starts next week, the labor committee of the state House last month held a hearing, reported on at the time by some news outlets, on the work conditions at the clubs. It’s a business model that some Washington legislators think could be unfair and they might want to change it, for both the economic well-being and the safety of the dancers.
But in both cases, a third of the money goes to the club. A standard charge for a lap dance is $30, and for a dancer to spend 15 minutes in a VIP room, a customer usually pays $150. So Watkins starts each shift in the red and has to hustle plenty of dances just to get herself in the black. Some managers need to be tipped so Watkins can avoid hassles with scheduling, including getting access to the more lucrative VIP rooms. Deejays get a tip so they’ll play songs she likes when she dances up front on stage. No tip might mean no protection in the lot as she heads to her car. They keep guys from pawing and assaulting her in the club or in the parking lot.
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