What do you consider being a good "Host/Hostess" in a danceclub?

I host events in a danceclub (no strippers, but live DJ) The recent thread on tipping danceclub staff led me to wonder:

What exactly do you think a good host/hostess should be doing for you in a club?

Some of the basics that nevertheless I've seen repeatedly become an issue:

1) Show up on time for the event.
2) Show up prepared for the event.
3) Stay for the entire event.
4) Don't be double booked for another event.
5) Disqualify yourself and your S.O. from entering (and always winning) event contests.
6) Talk intelligibly.

It really depends on the type of club and the event but I'll throw some things out there:

1. Come up with an event and try to be creative doing so
2. Promote the event via search and otherwise
3. Search for and purchase wardrobe and/or costume
4. Search for and purchase, or create props/sets if needed
4. Greet every guest who arrives
5. Say goodbye to each guest as they depart
6. Allow the conversation to take a life of its own which is best. If the clientèle creates and breathes life into it that's the best way to go
7. If conversation dies down then the host needs to keep the crowd entertained. Many may be in chat and want to be left alone and that's fine but you can't assume that's true for everyone. Work it without being obnoxious. Read the pulse of the crowd.
8. If there's a popper that brings a little money into the club then you have to work it. Not too much and not too little. Balance.
9. Yes, much as everyone hates them, you have to remind people to tip the staff. People complain that they don't like being reminded, but I assure you that tips go way up suddenly after a reminder is announced.
10. Watch for noobs and give them special attention. Help them with danceballs, explain the popper, etc. At our club we gave out a special newbie folder. They don't tip much in the beginning but they keep coming back.
11. Keep an eye out for griefers. When that guy shows up on his birthday who is moving around really well, it's just good measure to keep an extra eye on him.

I'm sure there's more, but I think that's a pretty exhaustive list to start.

If you want to see what a good Hostess is like wander over to Tropics on a Friday and/or Saturday evening usually starting at 5 pm SLT. The Tropics, for those who may not know, is a live music venue featuring both new and well known live musicians on a regular basis. Gina Goff is co owner with Brian Brewster and she hosts nearly 100% of the events (I'm sure she also plans and books those events too). Watch her. She seldom misses a single person coming within chat distance and says hello to them. On the rare occassions she misses them and later notices she apologizes and tries her best to make up for her "slip". Only if someone leaves without saying a word will she miss a polite goodnight and a sincere request to come back again. She talks to everyone equally.....regulars get no special chat time from her. She's very helpful with new people telling them where the dance machine is, how to become a group member, and if she has seen them before she acknowledges it publicly........as if they are old friends now. She never bugs a soul about tipping the musicians, herself or the house........about all she will say is if someone tips her or the musicians or the house she will publically aknowledge the tip. A much gentler reminder that tips are accepted and appreciated by all. I've never seen her eject or ban anyone though I'm sure she's had to do that a few times..........no big deal is ever made of it. Another very nice thing she does is that she has a Huddles with god knows how many cute and fun dances that she invites people to join.

Secret to Tropics success is very well demonstrated right there. And that is, in my opinion, the epitomy of Hostessing any event, club or function in SL.

Thanks all, I am doing the vast majority of the things you list already

One note is that I don't have a dance hud.... been looking into those though.

Also: Mics? Hate them or love them?