I have been a dancer in the Erotic Dance industry for almost 9 years – I always get a chill whenever I say that out loud.  Now, most dancers who have been working as long as me have become bitter and hard.  This is not me. I actually think this industry has helped me become a complete person rather than hinder me.  I have had a very successful and fun career.

I have met far more wonderful beings than creeps.

I don’t think men are assholes – in fact my experiences at the clubs have increased my compassion for the opposite sex.
I am not a bimbo who is overly concerned with her looks.  My brain is my number one asset and I honor it.
I could go on and on….the point is: I LOVE WHAT I DO FOR A LIVING!!  I consider it my career – yes, I am a career Stripper!!

Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Athena, you can’t do this forever.” and “your looks will run out”.
I know all of that and I thank you for your concern.  What I also know is that I have a personality that fits being a stripper perfectly and I actually know I am following my life path by being a stripper.  More on that later.

I have SO many observations, critiques and advice to dancers and customers that I have accumulated over the years floating in my head. It’s driving me crazy.  I need an outlet.  I am going to be using this Blog to channel some of those out of my brain and hopefully these words will find those that can use it to better this world – or just to better their strip club experience.

I’m thrilled to be once again invited back to perform at this lovely gathering.

Enter the Dragon is the 3rd Chinese New Year celebration – and 6th – annual Portland Threshold event. Born in 2006 from the efforts of a small Burning Man camp collaborative known as Monkey Puzzle, the Threshold event series has evolved from a traditional New Year’s Eve event into a one-of-a-kind, high production value event bringing top electronica and live musical acts together for one explosive night of media and music at the start of the Chinese New Year