Costuming/ Audience
Forewarned is forearmed.  Please, let Zobeide know that you have a conservative guest / clientele.  This consideration enables her to choose an appropriate costume for your occasion.  Because not every move is acceptable in every culture, inform Zobeide about different cultural groups represented at your event.  Advance notice allows her to plan.  Information about particular themes for your event also is appreciated.

Dance & Changing Areas
Is there a clean dry space for the dancer to perform in, free of unnecessary obstacles? Is there a safe, private and secure place for the dancer to change and freshen up and place her things? Is there drinking water available for the dancer? If it isn't your property, like a restaurant or place of business, have you gotten clearance to have a dancer there?

Props
If the dancer is using props, it is very nice if you designate somebody to assist her with her props. Usually this is as simple as placing them for her in a space accessible to the dance area and then returning them to her when she finishes her set.  Fire may only be used in select venues and requires multiple permissions.

Sound System & Music
Zobeide loves recorded music.  Is there an adequate sound system for the dancer to use? Does it require CDs or tapes. Does she need to arrange her own sound system? Make sure to let the dancer know so she can be prepared.

Driving Directions & Parking
You will need to provide the Zobeide with an exact address. If you know of an easier way to get there than mapquest directions, please let the dancer know.  Zobeide is directionally challenged and requires landmarks.  Please, give her a number she can call of somebody at the event that can help her if she gets lost or hits unexpected roadblocks or delays. What about parking around your event? Let Zobeide know what her options are, street parking, parking garages, etc.  This enables her to allocate time for parking and money for any fees she might be responsible for during the night. Arranged parking is greatly appreciated.  If you’re near a Metro station, inform Zobeide of this option as well.

Tipping
Tipping Zobeide before, during or after her performance is perfectly appropriate. However some people don't understand the etiquette of tipping.  Some clients prefer that it not take away from the show.  Let Zobeide know.  She will bring a tip jar.

Culturally appropriate ways of tipping a dancer include, handing her the money, respectfully tucking it into her costume in a place she designates (usually in belt near the hip or in her glove or shoulder strap), gently sticking the money to her glistening forehead, or folding the money into a garland to be placed around her neck. If money falls on the floor, it's very nice to have somebody collect it on the dancer's behalf and bring it back to her.  

Contract
Although a verbal contract is traditional, Zobeide finds that paper provides all parties with a clear understanding of the expectations of the gig in question.   She is happy to provide her contract. It can be adjusted for the specifics of your event.