Performers at a lap-dancing club in Birmingham have been told to “act like ladies” and given a bizarre set of rules to adhere to.
La Belle’s strip club on New Hall Street in England’s ‘second city’, which first opened its doors in 2019, have recently applied for a new Sexual Entertainment Licence. And owner Michelle Monaghan was required to provide information about the venue and the services it offers.
Dancers in the club, that offers lap dances, nude shows and burlesque, are not allowed to “chew gum”, “drink from bottles” and “must not insult customers”, while they will be fined £10 for every 30 minutes they are late. They also are not permitted on the upholstered furniture in their heels, reports Birmingham Live.
Disputes with other girls must be handled discreetly and dancers must give four hours’ notice if they are not going to turn up for a particular shift. Plus, mobile phones are not to be taken on to the house floor and all dancers must dance on the pole during their shift.
Speaking at Birmingham Licensing hearing, Michelle revealed the club is part of the vibrant night-time economy and can help Birmingham to perform on the global stage. She said she has been a “key part of the night-time economy for over 20 years and been a key contributor to the local economy, paying business rates and taxes.”
The full list of rules at La Belle’s strip club:
– All dancers are required to arrive early for their shift to ensure they are on the floor before opening time.
– Any dancers arriving late will be fined £10 for every 30 minutes they are late.
– If you are unable to attend a shift, please give the house manager at least four hours’ notice to avoid being fined.
– Dancer’s house fee is payable on arrival of your shift. Drugs are not permitted on these premises at any time. Any dancer found in possession of drugs will be asked to leave with no refund of the house fee or commission earned that shift.
– Dancers are permitted to eat during their shift, but not on the floor, only in the changing area. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas.
– Every dancer Is required to dance on the pole during her shift. Failure to do so will result in fines of £10 for every missed stage call.
– Any dancer found stealing will be asked to leave with no refund of the house fee or commission earned that shift.
– Dances are £20 each and must last at least three minutes. Under no circumstances is prostitution allowed.
– Under no circumstances let the customer touch you. No heels on the upholstered furniture. Repetitive warnings will lead to a fine.
– No mobile phones on the floor, only to be used in the changing room.
– Dancers must not insult or argue with customers. Any disputes with other girls must be dealt with discreetly, not on the floor and not in front of customers.
– Dancers are responsible for their belongings and the club accepts no responsibility for lost or stolen items of personal property.
– All dancers are required to maintain a level of decorum; personal hygiene, hair, nails, skin and make-up must be maintained throughout the shift.
– No drinking from bottles; this is a gentleman’s club and we expect you to act as Ladies. No chewing gum on the floor; again, we expect you to act as ladies.
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