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[[File:Coyote Ugly bar dancers.jpg|thumb|right|Bartop dancing is encouraged at Coyote Ugly's chain of bars]] |
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Similar is the ''bartop dance'', performed for the entertainment of those seated at the bar. The film ''[[Coyote Ugly (film)|Coyote Ugly]]'' ushered in a fad of bartop dancing establishments. Set in [[New York City]]'s bar of the same name, several establishments around the city (e.g. [[Coyote Ugly Saloon|Coyote Ugly]], [[Hogs and Heifers]], Red Rock West Saloon, Doc Holliday's Saloon) actively encouraged women to jump on the bar and dance, contributing to an "Anything Goes" atmosphere. Hogs and Heifers encourages dancers to leave their brassiere hanging from the ceiling to commemorate their dance. However, table dancing is forbidden at many events and establishments. |
Similar is the ''bartop dance'', performed for the entertainment of those seated at the bar. The film ''[[Coyote Ugly (film)|Coyote Ugly]]'' ushered in a fad of bartop dancing establishments. Set in [[New York City]]'s bar of the same name, several establishments around the city (e.g. [[Coyote Ugly Saloon|Coyote Ugly]], [[Hogs and Heifers]], Red Rock West Saloon, Doc Holliday's Saloon) actively encouraged women to jump on the bar and dance, contributing to an "Anything Goes" atmosphere. Hogs and Heifers encourages dancers to leave their [[brassiere]] hanging from the ceiling to commemorate their dance. However, table dancing is forbidden at many events and establishments.{{Where}}{{Specify}} |
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Table dancing by patrons (both male and female) became more common in New York after the enforcement of the City's cabaret licenses (required for dancing establishments) was relaxed around the time of the 2001 election of Mayor [[Michael Bloomberg]]. |
Table dancing by patrons (both male and female) became more common in New York after the enforcement of the City's cabaret licenses (required for dancing establishments) was relaxed around the time of the [[New York City mayoral election, 2001|2001 election]] of Mayor [[Michael Bloomberg]]. In 2002, the Hilton sisters [[Paris Hilton|Paris]] and [[Nicky Hilton|Nicky]] were reputed to be constant table dancers at club [[Bungalow 8]]. Nicky denied the allegations and claimed that they only dance on the [[wikt:banquette|banquette]]s, and added that she did it purely "because it was fun". At another restaurant named [[Da Silvano]], it was reported that [[Kim Cattrall]], [[Candace Bushnell]] and [[Patricia Duff]] were seen table dancing together. Duff said "Somebody placed me up on the table, so I danced," and that the night was "spontaneous and magical".<ref name='Dissonance'>{{cite news |
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Revision as of 21:41, 17 August 2018
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Table dance, or bartop dancing, is typically an erotic dance performed at (or on) a patron’s table, as opposed to on a stage. In some jurisdictions, a table dance may be an alternative to a lap dance, due to laws preventing exotic dancers from making contact with customers. For example, in Waterloo, Ontario, a table dance is performed on a small portable platform the dancer takes around to patrons’ tables.[1]
Establishments
Similar is the bartop dance, performed for the entertainment of those seated at the bar. The film Coyote Ugly ushered in a fad of bartop dancing establishments. Set in New York City's bar of the same name, several establishments around the city (e.g. Coyote Ugly, Hogs and Heifers, Red Rock West Saloon, Doc Holliday's Saloon) actively encouraged women to jump on the bar and dance, contributing to an "Anything Goes" atmosphere. Hogs and Heifers encourages dancers to leave their brassiere hanging from the ceiling to commemorate their dance. However, table dancing is forbidden at many events and establishments.[where?][specify]
Table dancing by patrons (both male and female) became more common in New York after the enforcement of the City's cabaret licenses (required for dancing establishments) was relaxed around the time of the 2001 election of Mayor Michael Bloomberg. In 2002, the Hilton sisters Paris and Nicky were reputed to be constant table dancers at club Bungalow 8. Nicky denied the allegations and claimed that they only dance on the banquettes, and added that she did it purely "because it was fun". At another restaurant named Da Silvano, it was reported that Kim Cattrall, Candace Bushnell and Patricia Duff were seen table dancing together. Duff said "Somebody placed me up on the table, so I danced," and that the night was "spontaneous and magical".[2][dubious – discuss]
Other forms
Another form of table dance is practiced at traditional events like in Brazilian, European and Australian Carnivals, in German beer tents during Oktoberfest, and at other similar events. However, this kind of table dance is not of an erotic nature. As this dance often leads to accidents, especially if performed by intoxicated individuals or when tables collapse, it is forbidden at many events but dancing on chairs or benches may still be allowed.
See also
References
- ^ Pender, Terry (February 12, 2008). "Table dancing here to stay". The Record (Waterloo Region). Archived from the original on 3 March 2009. Retrieved 2008-02-24.
- ^ Bob Morris (August 11, 2002). "THE AGE OF DISSONANCE; Tabletopping Exuberance". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-02-25.