Justkeepsmiling Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 I have a dd in vocational upper school and am thinking ahead. If fortunate enough to get offered a short term contract post graduation, what do dancers do in terms of living arrangements if the contract is away from home? I’m thinking specifically of short term contracts, less than a year/six months where it would be difficult to get a rental contract. Many thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeafterballet Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 Ds’s second contract in Europe had a probation period of four months. Because of this he didn’t want to commit to a long term rental contract. But we found that a majority of the apartment rentals had no time frame and you just had to give a months notice to leave. I’m not sure whether this is the norm in Europe. Another option, which he did for the first couple of weeks until he found an apartment, was airBnb. More expensive but you can get some good deals if taking out contracts for over a month. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlexyNexy Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Air BnB was our best option as you can negotiate better price if rented for longer period. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justkeepsmiling Posted December 8, 2021 Author Share Posted December 8, 2021 Thank you both. That’s very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowlight Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 The network of contacts that your dd builds while at vocational school may be invaluable. eg If she needs a short term lease in Manchester, it may coincide with a friend of a friend who lives in Manchester taking a temporary contract elsewhere, or going on tour. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justkeepsmiling Posted December 8, 2021 Author Share Posted December 8, 2021 8 minutes ago, glowlight said: The network of contacts that your dd builds while at vocational school may be invaluable. eg If she needs a short term lease in Manchester, it may coincide with a friend of a friend who lives in Manchester taking a temporary contract elsewhere, or going on tour. Thank you! I hadn’t thought of that possibility as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewel Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 (edited) In London there is a huge market of lets and sub lets in the entertainment industry. The Facebook group Hustle Homes is a good starting point. Dd's current house share she took over the room of someone who got a contract to go on tour. Edited December 9, 2021 by Jewel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justkeepsmiling Posted December 9, 2021 Author Share Posted December 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Jewel said: In London there is a huge market of lets and sub lets in the entertainment industry. The Facebook group Hustle Homes is a good starting point. Thanks so much! I have never heard of that group but will definitely check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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