Registration
MAY 23-27, 2024
Celebrate Lindy Hop where it all began! Featuring World Lindy Hop Day, May 26th, with 4 days of dancing, 16 classes, 23 competitions, cultural events and more!
You don’t want to miss world-class competitions, insightful dance classes with expert instructors, incredible live music, open social dancing late into the night, and swing community events like the World Lindy Hop Day celebration, walking tours of Harlem, the Black Lindy Hoppers’ Fund Swing Dance Museum, and more.
Best of all, you’ll meet hundreds of other dancers from all over the world who are as passionate about Lindy Hop as you are!
IN-PERSON WEEKEND PASSES
Thursday through Monday. Featuring classes, social dancing, watching contests, and social / cultural activities.
To take classes, you must purchase a Full Weekend pass.
For the fastest service, register for passes via Danceplace (above); you may also purchase passes at the door (cash/PayPal).
| Passes | Price * |
| $ | |
| $ | |
| $ | |
| Full Pass: May 1st | $339 |
| NEW Patron Full Pass ** | $350 |
| Party Pass | $249 |
* Discount available for international attendees! If you are an international attendee living outside of the U.S. you will receive $20 off. These discounts only apply to Full Passes. You must show proof of non-US residency. Enter code “INTL” when registering.
** PATRON PASS – We continue to strive to make the ILHC World Finals and World Lindy Hop Day celebration a space for the entire Lindy Hop and Jazz community to celebrate these incredible art forms together, in the presence of our elders and the birthplace of these forms. We are deeply grateful for how every one of you continues to grow and celebrate this community. We also know that everyone offers different participation and contribution levels as we live life. To make space for those who can provide greater support, we introduce our Patron Pass to the ILHC World Finals & Lindy Hop Day 2024 celebration!
BEGINNER TRACK PASSES
The Beginner Track Pass includes 7 hours of beginner classes* on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, as well as the dances on those days. No prior knowledge or experience in Lindy Hop is required for these classes.
| Beginner Track Passes | Price * |
| Beginner classes and nightly dances (Thurs, Fri, Sat) | $199 |
| Add-on World Lindy Hop Day (Sunday) | $75 |
IN-PERSON DAY PASSES
Each Day Pass includes the dance and watching in-person competitions that day. Classes are not included*.
| Individual Passes | Price |
| Thursday | $50 |
| Friday (75 tickets ) | $75 |
| Saturday (75 tickets ) | $75 |
| Sunday (75 tickets ) | $75 |
WATCH ILHC
Can’t come in person but still want to watch? Get EXCLUSIVE online access to ILHC content, including classes, music performances, and contests.
- Early access to competition recordings — including divisions that will never be posted elsewhere online
- Exclusive views of full classes (not just recaps!) and live music performances
All videos will be posted within hours of them happening. Exclusive access is active until the end of June 2024, after which the classes and live music will no longer be available. Most contest videos will begin being shared on YouTube in July 2024.
Full Weekend Pass holders receive a large discount — the entire Virtual Viewing Pass for only $20! Go to Watch ILHC to sign up.
COMPETITIONS
To compete in person, you must purchase a Full Weekend Pass.
In-Person Contests
| Divisions | Price |
| Lindy Hop Draw (Open, Adv, All-Star) | $15 |
| Solo Jazz (Open, All-Star) | $15 |
| Lindy Hop Strictly (Open, Adv, All-Star) * | $30 |
| Pro-Am Strictly * | $25 |
| NORMAlizer * | $30 |
| All-Star Classic * | $30 |
| Lindy Hop Team * | $100 |
Virtual Contests
| Divisions | Price |
| Virtual Solo Jazz | $10 |
| Virtual Classic * | $20 |
| Virtual Solo Jazz Team * | $50 |
| Video Showcase * | $20 |
Youth Virtual Contests
| Divisions | Price |
| Youth Solo Jazz | FREE to enter with Youth Program |
| Youth Showcase * | FREE to enter with Youth Program |
* Only one dancer needs to register for partner or team contests.
CLASSES/WORKSHOP
Full Weekend Passes have access to 9 partnered classes and 7 solo jazz classes, in addition to any of the beginner classes. Please note that partnered classes require prior experience. For more information on the different levels, please refer to the details on the schedule.
Beginner Track Pass Holders have access to 7 beginner classes as well as any open-level class on Thursday, Friday or Saturday.
SOCIAL / CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Tours of Harlem, tours of Woodlawn Cemetery, outdoor gatherings, and more.
REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS
- REFUND/TRANSFER of IN-PERSON PASSES
- There are no refunds.
- Weekend and Party Passes ARE transferable to another individual for the 2024 event, provided the transfer happens prior to registration closing the Monday before the event begins.
- REFUND/TRANSFER of COMPETITION ENTRY FEES
- Refunds of competition fees can be requested through March 15, 2024. Starting March 16, 2024 competition fees will not be refunded for any reason.
- Competition fees ARE transferable to another individual for the 2024 event, provided the transfer happens prior to registration closing the Monday before the event begins.
- REFUND of OTHER PURCHASES
- There are no refunds or transfers of extra activity tickets or other purchases.
APPLICATION FOR SUPPORT
ILHC is run by a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and relies on donors’ generosity. Whether you want to support someone who cannot afford to attend in person or simply want to ensure we can continue to offer enriching programs celebrating Lindy Hop around the world, please consider making a tax-deductible donation.