I saw a film years ago about a young couple who need money. The wife, or maybe girlfriend, decides to take a job as an exotic dancer in the local club and applies for work there. An older dancer takes her under her wing and teaches her the business but when the time comes for her to dance her husband/boyfriend leaves the club midway through her act. They eventually reunite (I think).

Any and all help is appreciated.

Charlie

Striptease?? I never saw it but it might be it

Could it be 'lambada the forbidden dance'