A Jazztime membership combines our unique Lindy 3–5 classes, special topic 4-Week Series, and Weekly Events into one flexible monthly membership. If you plan to make dancing a regular part of your life, membership is the most affordable way to do it.
At the heart of our program is Lindy 3–5, a long-term learning experience built around focused learning modules, personalized instruction, and a collaborative classroom environment. It's a different approach to Lindy Hop instruction that goes beyond the traditional series model. Because of their unique structure, Lindy 3–5 is offered through membership.
Not ready for Lindy 3–5? You can still enjoy the rest of your membership benefits, including discounted access to multiple 4-Week Series and free admission to Weekly Events.
Membership is month-to-month and can be canceled at any time.
Membership includes:
Access to all Lindy classes at your level and below
Access to one or more special topic 4-Week Series, depending on your membership tier
Free admission to all Weekly Events: Thursday Swing and Tuesday Community Night
Free coaching from instructors during Tuesday Community Night
Discounted ($10) or free admission to live music nights, depending on your membership tier
Membership
Getting Started
To join Lindy 3–5, schedule a level check so we can place you in the class that best fits your current skills. If you're joining for the other membership benefits, you can purchase your membership right away, no level check required.
Memberships are billed on the first of each month. If you choose to cancel, your membership simply won’t renew the following month, and you’ll continue to enjoy all benefits through the end of your current paid month.
Lindy 3-5
Lindy 3–5 is a structured, long-term learning experience rather than a repeating 4-Week Series.
Classes are organized into focused learning modules that typically run 4–8 weeks. Each module is shaped by where dancers are in their learning journey as well as the needs and interests of the group. Moving beyond a fixed 4-week cycle gives us the time and flexibility to go deeper into partner dance technique, musicality, and personal expression.
Instructors guide your progress over time, taking an active role in your development based on your goals and interests. This creates a fun, collaborative environment where students also help shape the direction of the class.
As dancers progress, many return to lower-level classes to practice both roles and support newer students, creating a culture where dancers at every level contribute to each other's growth.
Progression
Each level explores many of the same concepts with increasing tempo, complexity, and expectations. Most dancers spend about a year in each level, though everyone progresses at their own pace. Attendance, practice, and social dancing all play a role, and members may request a level check at any time if they feel ready to move up.
Placement Guidelines
To join a Lindy 3–5 class, dancers should be comfortable dancing core Lindy Hop and Charleston vocabulary within the following tempo ranges while demonstrating good timing, connection, and quality of movement.
Lindy 3
Lindy Hop at 140 BPM
Charleston at 180 BPM
Lindy 4
Lindy Hop at 180 BPM
Charleston at 200 BPM
Lindy 5
Lindy Hop at 200 BPM
Charleston at 220 BPM
To sign up, schedule a level check so we can place you in the class that's the best fit for your current skills. If there are no times that work for you, email us at info@jazztimeseattle.com and we’ll find another time to meet with you.
Level Check
One of our instructors will assess your current dance experience, technique, and comfort level through a short conversation and a few simple exercises. There is no need to prepare anything in advance, and this is not a pass-or-fail test.
The level check typically takes approximately 15–20 minutes. Please wear comfortable clothing and appropriate dance shoes if you have them.
Our goal is to ensure that you join a class that matches your skills and experience, allowing you to feel confident, challenged, and supported from your very first lesson.
FAQ
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Memberships are billed automatically on the 1st of each month and continue until canceled. You may start, change, or cancel your membership at any time through your online profile. Membership fees are non-refundable.
If you choose to cancel, your membership simply won’t renew the following month, and you’ll continue to enjoy all benefits through the end of your current paid month.
Questions or concerns? Contact us at info@jazztimeseattle.com.
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You may change membership tiers at any time. To switch tiers for the following month, simply cancel your current membership and purchase a new one at your preferred tier.
If you'd like to change tiers mid-month or have any questions or special requests, please contact us at info@jazztimeseattle.com
To ensure your new rate takes effect for the upcoming month, please make changes before the 1st of the month.
Your next tier’s benefits won’t kick in until the 1st. If you are upgrading tiers, then you won’t be able to sign up for your extra 4-Week Series until the 1st.
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In this case, you will get two options: begin your membership immediately or begin at the start of the next month.
If you begin immediately, you will be charged a pro-rated amount on the day you get your membership and then the full rate on the 1st of the next month.
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Because Lindy Hop is a social partner dance, meaningful progress at the higher levels comes through sustained study with a group of peers. Through more than a decade of teaching, we've found that cohort-based learning provides the strongest foundation for long-term growth.
Teaching dancers over an extended period also allows us to build relationships, provide personalized mentorship, and cultivate a supportive classroom culture that helps everyone thrive.