Shared Quarters, Hosting

If you would like to be a hero and host one or more of our out-of-guests, please fill out and submit the form below. Being a host is a great way to meet new people and give something back to the local dance scene.

• Contact your guest(s) to introduce yourself as soon as you've been notified by the Housing Coordinator.
• All that your guests expect is a place to sleep and access to a bathroom. (They will provide their own toiletries.) Determine what linens your guests will need to bring for themselves.
• Guests should expect to take care of their own meals. If you provide some food or snacks, notify your guests and ask about their eating habits/allergies to avoid conflict.
• Pay attention to the schedule and plan to attend meals provided by the exchange.
• Let them know the best way to keep in touch with you both before and during the exchange. Your guests are strangers and will look to you for help.
• Clarify what you're providing in the areas of housing, linens, transportation and breakfast. Remind them what they'll need to bring for themselves.
• Let them know your schedule for the weekend and be specific about what a reasonable time in the bathroom will be. Don't make assumptions about behavior!
• Check with other hosts to see if there are any group meals being planned which you could join. Minnesotalindy.com is a great place to start these conversations.