CURTIS CAMPBELL, STAR Writer

Local dancer/businesswoman Mumzell, recently opened her night club called Mumzell's Smooches Club, located on Constant Spring Road, St Andrew. According to the dancer turned businesswoman, dancing can be a lucrative career. however, participants must be smart instead of wasting their money on parties.

The Kingston-based dancer, who started under the wings of iconic dancer Bogle, says he was the first indicator that dancing could bring in an income.

"Bogle is the first one to show that money can be made out of this because a him set it that way. That is why I would advise the female dancers to wear some clothes sometimes and don't always try to go skimpy because dancing is not only about showing your body. Remember your dancing is a brand and how you carry yourself can damage that," Mumzell said.

The former member of dance group Swizzle Body Girls, says everything she owns should be credited to her role in the entertainment industry. She also encourages the current crop of female dancers to be smart.

"When I had my run I made use of it and save my money. So I am asking the new crop of female dancers to be penny wise. you can enjoy life yes, but you have to be smart with it," she said.

Mumzell also shared that the dancing community needs to be more united. She says feuding and unnecessary rivalry has marred the progress of dancing.

"We cant stop badmind. it a guh tek a lot to do that. But when a man a have him run you supposed to allow him or her to have the run without badmind. Hard work a di key to success and everybody born with a talent, but we should stop playing unfair games and allow people to bloom. Remember that Bogle said if you are a winner you don't need to be in any competition,"she said.

Mumzell has been featured in music videos for several dancehall artistes including Mr Vegas' Tek Weh Yuself and RDX's Bend Over. Both videos mentioned have received more than four million views on YouTube.com.

She is also gearing up to host a round robin at her club this Friday.