Savoy Swing Club

What Savoy Swing Club does

Savoy Swing Club is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1993 to teach, preserve, and promote swing dancing — particularly Black American vernacular jazz dance — in the Pacific Northwest. The organization runs weekly social dances (Savoy Fridays) and practice sessions at the Lowdown Ballroom on Capitol Hill, hosts annual events including the Stormy Weather Jazz Festival, and operates the SSC Performance Troupe, which was the first Lindy Hop-based performance troupe in the region. It also runs youth arts education programming (Rhythm Seattle) in partnership with local schools.

The organization's product portfolio centers on three monthly subscription membership tiers — Student ($15), Basic ($20), and Supporter ($50) — processed through Square, plus event ticket revenue, branded merchandise sold through a Zazzle storefront ($13.65–$55.00), and tax-deductible donations amplified by employer matching programs. There is no proprietary technology platform; operations rely on a Squarespace website, Square payment processing, and Zazzle e-commerce. Governance is provided by a volunteer board of directors (President Jovon Miller, Treasurer Matt Liu, Board Member Karen Lavi) that meets monthly, with the Vice President and Secretary seats currently open.

Go-to-market is community-led and direct-to-consumer: the club reaches dancers through weekly events, email communications, social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram), regional festival partnerships (Camp Jitterbug, Seattle Lindy Exchange, NW Balboa Festival, Blues Underground), and word-of-mouth. Revenue streams are diversified across recurring memberships, episodic events, merchandise, and donations, but the organization is small (1–10 headcount, effectively volunteer-operated) and does not publicly disclose financials.

Name

Savoy Swing Club

Legal name

Savoy Swing Club, 501c3

Website

https://savoyswing.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Savoy Swing Club is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that teaches and promotes swing dancing through weekly social dances, classes, performance troupe events, and the annual Stormy Weather Jazz Festival, serving Pacific Northwest dance enthusiasts via tiered memberships and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Dance Education

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Dance Fitness Classes (e.g., Zumba) (HSADABAD)

Keywords

• Swing dance education
• Social dance events
• Community dance programs
• Nonprofit arts organization
• Performance troupe

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Monthly recurring membership fees at three tiers: Student ($15/month), Basic ($20/month), and Supporter ($50/month). Membership automatically renews monthly and can be cancelled anytime. Provides predictable income stream supporting events, workshops, and outreach programs.
2. Event Revenue: Revenue from dance events, workshops, and special programming including Stormy Weather Jazz Festival, Seattle Lindy Exchange, and other community events.
3. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including t-shirts, hoodies, water bottles, mugs, tote bags, and onsies through Zazzle storefront. Prices range from approximately $13.65 to $55.00.
4. Donations: Tax-deductible donations to the 501c3 nonprofit organization. Supports weekly dances, open practice nights at Lowdown Ballroom, and special events. Employer matching gift programs are promoted to amplify donation impact.
5. Donation Matching: Many employers offer matching gift programs that double employee contributions to the nonprofit, amplifying support for swing dancing, arts education, and community programming.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Savoy Swing Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers swing dance education, weekly social dances, lessons, and community events primarily through three tiered monthly memberships (Student $15, Basic $20, Supporter $50). The club hosts Savoy Fridays at the Lowdown Ballroom, operates the Pacific Northwest's first Lindy Hop-based performance troupe, and supplements revenue through merchandise sales and tax-deductible donations.

Product overview

Savoy Swing Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of dance education and community services centered on swing dancing. The core offering consists of membership tiers (Student at $15/month, Basic at $20/month, and Supporter at $50/month) that provide access to Savoy Fridays weekly social dances and classes at the Lowdown Ballroom venue, discounts on events, and exclusive perks. The SSC Performance Troupe, founded in 1993 as the Pacific Northwest's first Lindy Hop-based performance troupe, provides educational performances and community outreach. Additional offerings include merchandise sold through Zazzle, and annual events such as the Stormy Weather Jazz Festival. The organization also facilitates volunteer opportunities including DJ services, door hosting, and teaching at weekly events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SSC Membership - Student Student membership tier at $15.00/month with automatic monthly renewal. Requires proof of student status and expected graduation year. Benefits include free admission to Savoy Fridays social dances, free classes at Savoy Fridays, $20 off Camp Jitterbug weekend pass, and discounts at SSC events. Cancellable anytime.
• SSC Membership - Basic Basic membership tier at $20.00/month with automatic monthly renewal. Benefits include free admission to Savoy Fridays social dances, free classes at Savoy Fridays, $20 off Camp Jitterbug weekend pass, discounts at SSC events, and cancellations anytime.
• SSC Membership - Supporter Supporter membership tier at $50.00/month with automatic monthly renewal. Includes all Basic membership benefits plus free Savoy Swing Club merchandise and additional supporter-level perks. Cancellable anytime.
• SSC Performance Troupe All-volunteer ensemble of dancers dedicated to sharing the joy and history of swing dance. Performs and teaches at local events, spreading awareness for classic dances including Lindy Hop, Charleston, and Balboa. Also available for booking at events, parties, and special occasions.
• Savoy Fridays Weekly social dance event held at the Lowdown Ballroom featuring dance classes followed by social dancing. Core recurring event for the swing dance community in Seattle, with free admission and classes for SSC members.
• Stormy Weather Jazz Festival Annual Lindy Hop and Jazz Dance festival held December 28th through January 1st, featuring 4 nights of live music coordinated by Jonathan Doyle, world-class instruction in Lindy Hop & Jazz Dance, contests, and social dancing.
• Savoy Swing Club Merchandise Official branded merchandise including t-shirts, zip-up hoodies, copper insulated water bottles, tote bags, coffee/tea mugs, onesies, and lead/follow buttons. Sold through Zazzle external store at prices ranging from approximately $13.65 to $55.00 plus shipping.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Integration2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lowdown BallroomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurrent partnership with Lowdown Ballroom as the primary venue for weekly Savoy Fridays social dance and Tuesday practice sessions. Located at 628 11th Avenue E in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. The venue is also available for private rentals, rehearsals, meetings, classes, and workshops.
• Camp JitterbugcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCamp Jitterbug is a sponsor of Savoy Swing Club. SSC members receive $20 off a full weekend pass to Camp Jitterbug as a membership benefit.
• Blues UndergroundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSavoy Swing Club partners with Blues Underground, another organization promoting Black vernacular dance. Blues Underground follows the SSC Code of Conduct but operates independently in most domains including finances, instructor selection, musicians, safety issues, programming, and community outreach.
• Seattle Lindy Exchange/Seattle Lindy ExtravaganzaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPast partnership supporting regional dance exchange events that benefit the local swing dance community.
• Sister Kate Dance CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPast partnership with Sister Kate Dance Company for collaborative dance events and performances.
• NW Balboa FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPast partnership supporting the Northwest Balboa Festival.
• Ingraham High SchoolminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPast partnership (2016-2017) through the Rhythm Seattle program providing arts education to youth at Ingraham High School.
• Denny International Middle SchoolminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPast partnership (2016-2017) through the Rhythm Seattle program providing arts education to youth at Denny International Middle School.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Blues Underground: Seattle-area nonprofit partner of SSC that promotes Black vernacular dance (blues dance) through classes, socials, and community events — a closely comparable grassroots dance education and event model.
• Frankie Manning Foundation: Nonprofit foundation dedicated to preserving and promoting Lindy Hop heritage and Frankie Manning's legacy. Highly comparable mission alignment (cultural preservation, education, community) with SSC's Black American vernacular jazz dance focus.
• Lindy Focus: Annual multi-day Lindy Hop event with intensive instruction, live bands, and social dancing. Comparable as a high-profile swing dance festival and education model competing for the same dancer demographic and instructors.
• Herräng Dance Camp: Internationally renowned Swedish swing dance camp offering multi-week instruction, social dancing, and live music. Comparable as a globally scaled swing dance education and event organization with a similar instructional/social/community model.
• Sister Kate Dance Company: Pacific Northwest dance company previously partnered with SSC for collaborative events and performances. Comparable as a regional dance education and performance organization serving an overlapping community.
• Seattle Lindy Exchange: Regional swing dance exchange event previously partnered with SSC. Comparable as a community-driven PNW dance exchange organized around social dancing and instructional programming.
• Camp Jitterbug: A swing dance camp organizer and active sponsor of SSC with comparable offerings — multi-day Lindy Hop instruction, social dancing, and live music events — targeting overlapping dancer communities in the Pacific Northwest.
• NW Balboa Festival: Past SSC partner running a regional Balboa dance festival with workshops, competitions, and social dancing. Comparable as a Pacific Northwest swing dance event organizer serving an overlapping dancer community.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/savoyswingclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/savoy-swing-club
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@savoyswingclub
• Instagraminstagram.com/savoyswingclub
• Xx.com/savoyswing

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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