membership

What are Member Classes?

Lindy Hop Member Classes are the best way to develop your dancing alongside a group of motivated peers. We offer three levels of member classes and three tiers of membership to suit a wide range of dancers and budgets.

Similar topics are explored in every level, but with increasing tempo, complexity, and expectations. The curriculum is continuous and evolves with the needs and interests of the dancers in the room, allowing students to develop skills year round.

Most dancers spend at least a year in each level, though everyone progresses at their own pace. Factors such as attendance, practice, social dancing, and outside training all influence how quickly dancers advance. Members are welcome to request an evaluation to move up at any time.

Memberships are month-to-month with the option to cancel, restart, or change tiers any month.

TIP: The Lindy 1 and 2 Series plus all Lindy Hop Members Classes at or below your level are included with your membership. Many of our dancers attend lower-level Lindy classes to learn the opposite role! Dancers are also welcome to switch roles within a single class.

Why Offer Memberships?

We've found that continuous learning with a dedicated cohort of dance peers is the most effective way to become fluent in the style. Real growth in Lindy Hop happens through consistency, repetition, and coaches that track your progress. Four-week series are great for getting started, but lasting progress comes from dancing with the same community week after week.

Member Classes

To join a member class, dancers should be comfortable dancing the core Lindy Hop and Charleston vocabulary at the listed BPM ranges with good timing, connection, and quality of movement.

To request a placement, email us at info@jazztimeseattle.com. We'll meet up with you at either our Tuesday Community Night or Thursday Swing Social where you'll dance with one of our instructors, get free feedback (if you'd like it!), and discuss the level that's the best fit for you.

Lindy Hop 3
Entry Requirements: Lindy Hop at 140 BPM, Charleston at 180 BPM

Lindy Hop 4
Entry Requirements: Lindy Hop at 180 BPM, Charleston at 200 BPM

Lindy Hop 5
Entry Requirements: Lindy Hop at 200 BPM, Charleston at 220 BPM

Membership Tiers

Memberships are month-to-month with the option to cancel, restart, or change tiers any month. Differences in membership perks are in bold.


Tier 1 Membership
Price: $120/month
Included:

  • Lindy 1 and 2 Series

  • All Lindy Hop Member Classes at and below your level

  • Entry into Tuesday Community Nights

  • Entry into Thursday Swing Socials (members pay $10 for live music nights)

  • 1 additional 4-Week Series

Tier 2 Membership
Price: $150/month
Included:

  • Lindy 1 and 2 Series

  • All Lindy Hop Member Classes at and below your level

  • Entry into Tuesday Community Nights

  • Entry into Thursday Swing Socials (members pay $10 for live music nights)

  • 2 additional 4-Week Series

Tier 3 Membership
Price: $190/month
Included:

  • Lindy 1 and 2 Series

  • All Lindy Hop Member Classes at and below your level

  • Entry into Tuesday Community Nights

  • Entry into Thursday Swing Socials, free live music nights

  • Unlimited additional 4-Week Series