Dirty Dancing?

An Ethnography of Lap-Dancing

Colosi, Rachela

Colosi, Rachela / Dirty Dancing?
Format: Book - Hardcover
Released: Fri 30 Jul 2010
Catalogue Number: 0008747961
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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 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.

Details:

  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis
  • Series: Crime Ethnography Series
  • Subject Development: Women' s Studies
  • Geographic Designator: Great Britain/British Isles, England
  • Academic Level: Scholarly/Graduate
  • Depth (m): 0.013
  • Dewey: 792
  • Height (m): 0.235
  • Pages: 194
  • Place Of Publication: Great Britain/British Isles
  • Published Date: Fri 30 Jul 2010
  • Weight (g): 490
  • Width (m): 0.159

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