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The terms '''exotic dancer''' and '''exotic dance''' can have different meanings in different parts of the world and depending on context. | The terms '''exotic [[dancer]]''' and '''exotic dance''' can have different meanings in different parts of the world and depending on context. | ||
[[Image:matahari.jpg|thumb|right|thumb|200px|Mata Hari, an exotic dancer]] | [[Image:matahari.jpg|thumb|right|thumb|200px|Mata Hari, an exotic [[dancer]]]] | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
In a non-erotic sense, the word "exotic" applies to the fact that something is out of the ordinary or perceived by spectators as unusual. It can also apply to those | In a non-erotic sense, the word "exotic" applies to the fact that something is out of the ordinary or perceived by spectators as unusual. It can also apply to those [[dancer]]s who master a rare or largely lost art form, including Mevlevi (whirling dervishes), shaman [[dancer]]s and religious [[dancer]]s. | ||
The term "exotic dancer" can also apply to any [[striptease]] performer in a [[strip club]] or gentlemen's club. | The term "exotic [[dancer]]" can also apply to any [[striptease]] performer in a [[strip club]] or gentlemen's club. | ||
==Types== | ==Types== | ||
There are two main types of exotic dancer seen in strip clubs: '''feature | There are two main types of exotic [[dancer]] seen in strip clubs: '''feature [[dancer]]s''' and '''house [[dancer]]s'''. Feature [[dancer]]s make feature appearances at clubs all over the world; house [[dancer]]s work for a particular strip club or franchise. Porn stars often earn extra income as feature [[dancer]]s. | ||
A third type of exotic dancer or [[stripper]] performs at private engagements, such as bachelor parties, and may or may not work in a club at all. | A third type of exotic [[dancer]] or [[stripper]] performs at private engagements, such as bachelor parties, and may or may not work in a club at all. | ||
==Origins== | ==Origins== | ||
The origin of the erotic interpretation is similar to that of the term massage parlor, in that a description for a non-sexual service was co-opted to describe a sexual service. | The origin of the erotic interpretation is similar to that of the term massage parlor, in that a description for a non-sexual service was co-opted to describe a sexual service. | ||
{{ | {{sa2|Little Egypt|Erotic dance}} | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
[[Category:Erotic dance]] | [[Category:Erotic dance]] | ||
{{Footer}} | {{Footer}}{{Exotic [[dancer]]s}} | ||
Latest revision as of 10:57, 2 October 2022
The terms exotic dancer and exotic dance can have different meanings in different parts of the world and depending on context.
Background
In a non-erotic sense, the word "exotic" applies to the fact that something is out of the ordinary or perceived by spectators as unusual. It can also apply to those dancers who master a rare or largely lost art form, including Mevlevi (whirling dervishes), shaman dancers and religious dancers.
The term "exotic dancer" can also apply to any striptease performer in a strip club or gentlemen's club.
Types
There are two main types of exotic dancer seen in strip clubs: feature dancers and house dancers. Feature dancers make feature appearances at clubs all over the world; house dancers work for a particular strip club or franchise. Porn stars often earn extra income as feature dancers.
A third type of exotic dancer or stripper performs at private engagements, such as bachelor parties, and may or may not work in a club at all.
Origins
The origin of the erotic interpretation is similar to that of the term massage parlor, in that a description for a non-sexual service was co-opted to describe a sexual service.
See also Little Egypt and/or Erotic dance
External links
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