Introduction

So the Lindy Hoppers of the world are finally getting the hang of this “exchange thing.”  Every time a city is um, ‘adventurous’ enough to host an exchange, we collect all sorts of tips and horror stories from the event.  We thought it might be a good idea to put all the juicy info down in one spot for your viewing pleasure.  After all, if someone has already run full speed into a wall, and created a perfectly good hole with their head, just assume that all future attempts at this endeavor will produce the same results, and that there are plenty more walls for you to try your luck at.

We should start by saying that there’s no correct way to throw an exchange. Just the fact that you want to open up your city to a bunch of strangers who dance like crazy people through the streets means that you’re a generally cool person, and you can really do no wrong. But if you’re the type who’s interested in what might have worked well in the past (‘well’ meaning minimal police presence) read on…

(NOTE: You can get more info on any words in red by clicking on them, or accessing them directly using the menu bar below.)
(ANOTHER NOTE: If you have any tips or stories to contribute or if anything just seems plain wrong, please mail us!)

Planning an Exchange - Timeline