Hosting
Hosting is open to any interstate or international dancers who register for the Sydney Swing Festival and is a fantastic opportunity to make new friends who already share one of your passions. Hosting inquiries will close Thursday October 30th 2008 (two weeks before the Festival) as it is almost impossible to find hosts in the last week!
What do I need to offer as a host?
You do not need to be a registered for SSF in order to offer a visiting dancer a home. All you need to do as a host is offer a visiting dancer somewhere to sleep for the duration of the Sydney Swing Festival (November 13th – 17th 2008).
Somewhere to sleep could include a spare bed, mattress, couch or even a spare section of your floor (preferably with a matt or air bed. It is also great to offer your visitor breakfast in the morning (toast and plenty of coffee usually) as well as a ride to the SSF activities or at least some tips on how to get there!
What do I need to do as a visitor?
Visitors are expected to be friendly and appreciative towards their host. As a visitor, you should always tidy up after yourself, respect the privacy of your host and obey any rules of the household. In particular, if you need to use the phone or internet connection, please do not do so unless you have been given permission.
Lastly, as a visitor in someone’s home, it is polite to either help out around the household, bring them a small gift or just offer them a few drinks as a show of your gratitude.
How do I register to be a host or visitor?
There will be many dancers looking for a home at SSF and if you are able to offer a place to sleep and a basic breakfast, we would love to hear from you. Simply send an e-mail to info@swingpatrol.com.au to register as a SSF host and we will be in contact with you shortly.
Alternatively, if you are looking for somewhere to stay… Please indicate your desire to be hosted, when you register for the Sydney Swing Festival. However, do keep in mind that we cannot guarantee each and every dancer who needs a home, a suitable host for the duration of SSF. It is always best to have alternative options for accommodation in the event that we are not able to offer you a home!
Sydney is full of affordable places to stay within the inner city (where all the action is for SSF) or in the surrounding suburbs. For cheap accommodation options, have a look at hostels in Sydney at Hostel Bookers or Hostelz.