Decolonizing Stripper Dance: a panel discussion

Decolonizing Stripper Dance: a panel discussion

Ever thought about the deeper cultural roots of stripper dance? In this eye-opening episode of 'A Stripper's Guide', host Leilah Feinstein brings together a powerful panel to discuss the pressing issue of cultural appropriation in the strip club industry. The conversation gets real with Joy, a Black stripper and pole dancer; Hershey, a dancehall queen; Bianca Rose, a Jamaican dancer and DJ; and Soumaya MaRose, a Moroccan Raqs Sharqi dancer.

These incredible women share their personal experiences and shed light on how BIPOC strippers, especially Black dancers, face systemic disenfranchisement. From Jamaican dancehall to Moroccan and Raqs Sharqi dance, the discussion dives into the importance of honoring the origins of these dances and the harm caused by stripping them of their cultural context. Hershey passionately states, 'If you don't understand dancehall and you don't know the history, you should not be out there just teaching it'.

This episode isn't just a conversation; it's a call to action for all of us to support BIPOC dancers and recognize the cultural significance behind their art. Tune in to 'A Stripper's Guide' for a thought-provoking discussion that will make you see stripper dance in a whole new light.