Go-Go
– the noun go, one of whose meanings is "power
of going, energy, vigor".
Go-Go dancers were originally 1960s-era miniskirted clubgoers,
dancing at clubs such as the Whisky a Go Go (one of the first
to have dancers in elevated cages), wearing go-go boots.
Evolution
The phrase Go-Go was adopted by clubs of lesser reputation until
it was abandoned by a majority of clubs and appropriated by
burlesque and striptease establishments, which in turn became
known as Go-Go bars and the women working there known as Go-Go
dancers.
Many gay clubs had male go-go dancers (called go-go boys) during
the period 1965-1968. After that, few gay clubs had go-go dancers
until 1988, when go-go dancing again became fashionable (and
has remained so ever since).
Go-Go dancers that perform at night clubs, special parties,
circuit parties or rave dances in colorful bright costumes (which
may include battery operated lights), with fire sticks, or with
a snake are called performance art dancers.
Go-Go dancing has made a comeback in recent years, particularly
on the West Coast of the United States and Hawaii. Models such
as Christine Mendoza, Sasha Singleton and Jeri Lee have made
Go-Go appearances in cities that host Import Tuners Shows (like
HIN, Driven To Perform DTP, and NOPI). In Honolulu, Go-Go dancing
is in full swing at various nightclubs like O Lounge, Venus
Nightclub and Fashion 45. Club 939, a strip club, turns into
a Go-Go only night on Sundays. As it was in the beginning, Go-Go
dancers do not strip, but sometimes receive tips.
Orlando – Today
Orlando Night Clubs have used Go-Go dancers for years and finally
we have a site that dancers, fans, and establishments needing
dancers can come to view their profiles, see when and where
they are performing, and learn more about the Go-Go way of life……….
