What would an organizer need to know in order to hire me as an instructor?

Finances. Helping growing scenes is important to me, and I understand the financial stress that organizers have to deal with. Consequently, I will often teach a workshop without a minimum fee, or with a very low one — though I also enjoy working for good money. Four typical workshop arrangements that an organizer can choose from are (1) no guarantee, but 100% of the net profit, (2) transportation, food and lodging guaranteed, plus 80% of the net profit, (3) transportation, food and lodging, plus a number of classes at a guaranteed $75-100/hour and (4) a combination of $50/class or $400/weekend minimum with a profit-sharing agreement that could also include a maximum but would allow me to go above $100/hour for a successful workshop.

Communication. I have learned to request a written contract or agreement as both an instructor and an organizer. Clear expectations are useful, even (or especially) among friends. I prefer direct (even blunt) communication, because ignoring problems only allows them to fester into conflicts. I also prefer to take 15-60 minutes at the outset of each working relationship to ask and answer a number of "front loading" questions: what is your relationship with time, how can we best communicate, how do you define success, how do you like to give/receive feedback, etc. I would like to schedule a debriefing conversation with the organizer for right after the workshop and/or a week later. For workshops which involve profit sharing, I would like a clear financial report that explains my paycheck, which should be on time.

Other Services. I very much love to DJ blues and would be disappointed if I did not have the opportunity to do so on the road. I am glad to perform improvised demos with a partner I am comfortable with, especially at tango or other dances that can help draw more people. I can help with aspects of organizing a workshop: flyers, a website, pre-registration using PayPal and help with marketing/advertising. I also love to participate in formal or informal discussions about organizing, teaching or DJ'ing.

Comfort. I do not require a lot of physical comfort. I can sleep on a mat or air mattress, I can go 3-4 days easily with 5-6 hours of sleep, I can and would like to teach 5-6 hours a day, I have no allergies or diet restrictions, I am fine either with tons of people around or by myself. The only things I really need are (1) a quiet place to sleep at night, (2) clear instructions for local transportation and (3) a clear itinerary which allows time for getting some food at reasonable hours.

Happiness. For organizers who like to go the extra mile for their instructors, I love staying a few days after (or before, but preferrably after) and enjoying a new or old city. Parks, bookstores/libraries, beaches, ballparks and restaurants are usually my highlights. I especially enjoy sushi, Italian and Indian food. Also, a good old-fashioned late-night blues dance party can often be the highlight of the weekend for me.