Table dance

, a table dance is performed on a small portable platform the dancer takes to patrons' tables. [cite news
url=http://news.therecord.com/News/Local/article/307974
title=Table dancing here to stay
author=Terry Pender
date=February 12 2008
publisher=
accessdate=2008-02-24]

Similar is the "bartop dance", performed for the entertainment of those seated at the bar. The movie 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 (Coyote Ugly, Hogs and Heifers, Red Rock West Saloon, Doc Holliday's Saloon, to name four) actively encouraged inebriated females 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. Because it is often practiced by inebriated bar patrons, accidents are common, tables are sometimes destroyed, or a person can have their drink kicked off the bar. It is forbidden at many events and establishments.

Table dancing by patrons (both male and female) became more common in New York after enforcement of the city's cabaret licenses (which was required for dancing establishments) was relaxed around the time of the 2001 election of Mayor Michael Bloomberg. The Hilton sisters were reputed to be constant table dancers, but Nicky Hilton explained that they only dance on the banquettes. At another restaurant, Kim Cattrall, Candace Bushnell and Patricia Duff were seen table dancing together. Explanations ranged from fun to being seen. [cite news
url=http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9F05E2DA143AF932A2575BC0A9649C8B63
title=THE AGE OF DISSONANCE; Tabletopping Exuberance
author=Bob Morris
date=August 11 2002
publisher=The New York Times
accessdate=2008-02-25]

Another form of table dance is practiced at traditional events like in Brazilian, European and Australian Carnivals or in traditional dress in German beer tents during Oktoberfest. However this kind of table dance is not of an erotic nature.

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