At Las Vegas strip clubs, dancers hope to shed pasties as pandemic rules are eased – By Bryan Horwath (Las Vegas Sun) / April 16 2021
Before the coronavirus pandemic, Sasha was making up to $2,000 a night as an exotic dancer in Las Vegas.
But since the club where she worked — Little Darlings — closed about a year ago, Sasha (her stage name) has been living off her savings, which are nearly gone, she said.
Sasha, who also had to quit taking classes at UNLV because of her financial situation, is hoping the club reopens soon so she can get back to work.
“It’s been really hard to keep afloat,” she said. “ I’m ready … I’m past ready.”
While casinos and other businesses reopened after the March 2020 coronavirus shutdown with restrictions, strip clubs have struggled under state rules that prohibit its core attraction — nude or topless women and lap dances.
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