Why Most Dancers Stay Broke (Even When They Make Good Money)

By T. M. Copping

Most dancers don’t fail because they don’t earn enough.

They fail because no one ever taught them how to keep what they make.

Why Most Dancers Stay Broke is a practical, no-judgment guide written specifically for professional entertainers who want financial control without quitting the industry. This book breaks down the real reasons money disappears fast; and replaces confusion with clarity, structure, and confidence.

Inside, T. M. Copping exposes the silent traps that drain dancers’ income: emotional spending, unpredictable cash flow, lack of separation, and the pressure to look rich while feeling broke. Each chapter walks the reader through simple, repeatable systems designed for real club life. It is not theory, not budgeting shame, and not unrealistic financial advice.

This book is not about becoming an accountant.
It is about becoming intentional.