They say the eyes are the window to the soul, and as an exotic dancer, you want to gently caress their soul with your eyes.

If you’re practicing your F* You face, maybe you’re quite literally looking down on them, chin titled up – but you should still maintain eye contact for the full effect, otherwise you might end up just looking disinterested or shy.

If you’re practicing your F* Me face, make eye contact like you are about to tear their clothes off. They’re the only one for your eyes – and no, that’s definitely not the spotlights glaring off your mascara, don’t let anyone fool you.

That said, you don’t have to look at the audience 100% of the time, but it should take up a considerable part of where you look.

Many people, when they’re first learning routines and practicing to perform, they only look at the pole – not out at the audience. Once we break that habit, it can be hard to remember that eye contact should also be treated as a conversation, not a faceless mask to hide behind.

Look from the audience to a body part you are isolating. Don’t be afraid to look down at yourself, or up at the pole. These variations are normal and can give a routine a much more relaxed, natural feel to it – but should be sprinkled in with care, especially if you’re not used to looking out at an audience yet.