Guest
Dancers Recommendations
(Out-of-towners)
Contact your host as soon as you've been
notified by the Housing Coordinator. Right
away, exchange basic information:
• Full
Name
• Cell Phone #
• City/State Coming From
• Special Needs (bed/couch/floor)
• Guest Requests To Stay With
• Day/Time Arriving
• Day/Time Leaving
• Smoker/ Non-Smoker (Assumed)
• Special Transportation Needs (airport
pickups)
• Have Car? And Willing to Drive Guests? YES/NO
• Pets Allergies?
• You Are A Late Niter
Guests/Dancers
ASSumptions: Expect to be given a 3' x
6' floorspace and a bathroom. Anything after
that is a bonus!
• What
to bring. - Ask your host what
is necessary to bring (towel, pillows, sleeping
bag, air mattress, etc). Some hosts can provide
a bed or couch and some only have floorspace
on their hardwood floors - and we mean HARD
wood floors.
• Sleeping Space - Your
host is responsible for providing sleeping
space and bathroom arrangements only. Meals/transportation
are your responsibility.
• Meals - You
are on your own most of the time. Ask you host
for local's choices for restaurants. Don't raid
the fridge.
• Transportation.
Usually your host might be the one who will
transport you to and from events but that isn't
always the case. Check with your host to see
if they'll be able to drive you to & from
the airport and/or the events. If they can't,
get in touch with the fellow guests and make
arrangements that way. It's nice to offer whoever
is driving you around some gas money.
• Make your "getting
ready" time as short as possible. Nobody
likes being late for classes or an event because
someone needed a larger amount of time to make
themselves prettied-up. If you are sharing
a bathroom with the host and/or other hostees,
try and do as much of your routine outside
of the bathroom as possible so that other folks
can use the shower, etc.
• Always let your host know
what your plans are and where to find you. It
keeps them from stressing. They usually feel
somewhat responsible for you and want to make
sure you are safe, therefore eveyone is having
a good time.
• Try to bring or do something
for your host to express your gratitude. It
is not necessary but it is a nice thing to
do and a positive hosting experiences makes
it much easier for us to get volunteers to
host again for future events. Some suggestions:
A meal (lunch/dinner). A thank-you card. A
gift certificate from your favorite national
bookstore/music chain. A mix CD with some of
your favorite songs. Do laundry/dishes/clean.
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Host Recommendations
(Local Dancers)
Contact your guests as soon as you've been
notified by the Housing Coordinator. Right away,
give your Guest Dancers your basic information:
• Full
Name
• Mailing Address (so they can print directions,
input GPS, etc)
• Cell Phone & Home Number
• Have any Pets in House
• Basic Policies Regarding: smoking,
late night, quiet times, showers, house keys,
ride-shares, pick-ups/drop-offs, sleeping arrangements,
food, off-limits areas in house, etc
Hosting
ASSumptions: Guest Dancers only expect a 3' x 6' floorspace
and a bathroom. Let them know if you provide
anything more. Most
Dancers are used to traveling and they are
happy with a floor and a bathroom.
• WHAT DO THEY BRING: Let them know what they need to bring. (towel, pillows, sleeping
bag, air mattress, etc.).
• MEALS: Dancers will take
care of their own meals most likely. Have a list
of local restaurants for them to go to. If possible,
it is nice to have some munchy-stuff around.
• HOME COOKING: No need
to make a full home-cooked meal since the times
they ALL will be actually in the house at the
same time may be rare. But quick fingers food
are great. More calories the btter.
• DRIVE TIME: Let them
know to what extent you can drive them around
throughout the weekend. If necessary, if you
are an event promoter/worker, have them contact
others to arrange rides.
• PRIMPING SCHEDULE: If
you are driving, let them exactly when you plan
on leaving. No point in anyone being cranky about
being late to classes/events if they didn't know.
• GROUP MEALS: Check
with other locals and/or the Housing Coordinators
and see if there are any group lunches/dinners
that your guests might enjoy.
• STAY IN CONTACT: Always
let your guests know what your plans are and
where to find you. It keeps them from stressing.
They are alone in your city and will be looking
for you as soon as a problem arises.
• KEYS/ACCESS TO HOUSE: Some dancers leave the dance early, some stay until daylight - Let your guests know your policy on the keys or access to your house. Some hosts give them a key and let the dancers come & go as they please. Some may have stricter restrictions. Let them know!

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