the ultimate strip club list

July 18, 2008  •  Vol. 15, Issue 199

The big remodel job is complete. I stopped by a couple of weeks ago, just as they were finishing. The club feels larger, more upscale and resembles other recent DJV rebuilds I've seen. The trademark Springfield bed dances are gone as part of the effort to 'class up' the place. Too bad, as they were worth a stop here. Dark panelled private rooms have been added, similar to Lansing and Kalamazoo. The standard carpet lined DJV VIP booths now are topless. There were numerous two for ones and tee shirt prizes, etc. Nude happens only in the 15-30-60 minute private little Platinum Rooms. Prices were $75, $150 and $300. There are also new much improved restrooms and a relocated boutique. I'd give the remake good marks, but I'm disappointed with the changes in the dance menu and the end of the unique bed dances for which this club was known. There continues to be a lot of turnover. In several visits a year to Springfield, I rarely run into the same dancers.

Deja Vu of Springfield is an average club. The environment is fine. There is little to no thug factor in the club. The comfort value as far as people attending the club is fine. The outside of the club is okay. It's a comfortable setting with a gated parking lot with lots of available light. The inside of the club is out-dated. The have been saying that the club is and has been renovated, but it still needs an upgrade. It has the feel of an old disco movie type of club. The stage is about 2 feet away so guys can't get too close but it isn't too bad. It's not a very big club, but the mirrors and big screen projections make it seem bigger than it is.The club was pretty clean actually. No complaints at all about the neatness of the club. The music level is great and that helps with the vibe of the club. However, the fact that Deja Vu of Springfield is a non-alcholic club kind of hurts the vibe too. Deja Vu of Springfield also charges too much for the juices they do offer. Five to eight dollars for a glass of orange juice is horrible. The dj isn't annoying at all. He helps with letting the audience know about all specials being offered. However, the music selection is horrible. The dj does not play a great selection of up-tempo selections for the girls to dance to.

The girls that Deja Vu offered are very subpar. Deja Vu of Springfield doesn't have 100 pretty girls and 3 ugly ones. It's closer to 2 fat girls, 3 extremely skinny girls, and 2 pretty girls. I've never seen more than 7 or eight girls in Deja Vu working on a given night and never more than two really hot girls. There is not much diversity in the girls either. All the girls are white and you may fine one black girl dancing every once in awhile. The girls try and hustle you a little. The girls come and talk to you, and then the waitress asks you to buy a drink for the girl. When you buy the drink, the girls don't even finish the drink with you. The girls are nice, but some can be pains to talk to. The couch dances are really a waste. The couch dances are not really private and you can not touch the girls! The are not worth the 20 dollar charge. The naked bed dances are better if you don't mind spending 30 dollars. You still can't touch, but some girls are pretty friendly and do a good job with the dances. Overall, Springfield isn't a great town with lots of things to do, so I will probably attend Deja Vu again on a desperate night, but I wouldn't recommend it if you have anything else to do.

(This review replaces an INCOMPLETE review inadvertantly sent earlier)

A major remdeling project is underay at DJV Springfield. On a recent night, it was like a war zone inside but it made for an interesting night. Private dances were done behind a tarp amid construction equipment. No cameras and no staff in sight. Two small mini stages were being used temporarily while the main stage is under reconstruction. It will be bigger & higher. New Private Rooms, modelled after newer Vu's are being added. The Love Boutique has been moved. I was told there will be a new VIP room still featuring this club's trademark "bed dances." This is a total rebuild, wall to wall and they appear to be doing it right!. As for the dances on this visit, they were all an improvement over a few months ago when I last visited. Amari is a 20 year old gorgeous brunette. She was awesome in a private setting. Renee is also recommended. Overall a much better visit and I look forward to seeing the finished product after remodelling is complete in mid June.

Unique to this club is a VIP Text Club. They advertise it on the radio and on some of their calendars and in-house posters. Join by texting the word VIP and sending to this number: 68683. Its free and confidential and I enjoy getting updates from the club that they can't always advertise.