Forthcoming Swing dance events including Swing dance classes, live band parties and special events featuring SwingdanceUK!
London:
Friday 25 April - Some Like It Swing at the Genesis Cinema - Beginners class plus social
Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 April - Celebrating a Century of Swing event at Acosta Dance Centre - Beginners, Fast Beginners & Improvers
Thursday 8 May - D-Day Celebration Event, Ware - Beginners Class plus dancing to live band
Saturday 10 May - VE-Day Dance at the National Army Museum - Beginners & Intermediate Class & live band social
Friday 30 May - Some Like It Swing at the Genesis Cinema - Beginners class plus social
Saturday 31 May & Sunday 1 June - D-Day Weekend Event at RAF Museum Hendon - Classes & Dancing
Monday 9 June - Stompin' at the 100 Club featuring The Jive Aces & Gina Haley - Beginners & Intermediate Class & live band social.
Friday 27 June - Some Like It Swing at the Genesis Cinema - Beginners class plus social
Sunday 29 June - Swing Dance Sunday at Regents Park Bandstand with Mojo Big Band - Class & outdoor live band dancing. Next Dates: Sundays 6 July (Broadwalk), 3 August Duke Street Big Band, 17 August South London Jazz Orchestra, 14 September The Big Swing Big Band.
Friday 25 July - Some Like It Swing at the Genesis Cinema - Beginners class plus social
Monday 27 October - Stompin' at the 100 Club featuring the Denamrk Street Big Band - Beginners & Intermediate Class & live band social. N
Wednesday 24 December - Christmas Eve Gig with Five Go Jiving at the Southbank Centre - Beginners & Intermediate Class & live band social
Outside London:
Thursday 8 May - D-Day Celebration Ware - Beginners Class plus dancing to live band
Saturday 10 May - VE-Day Dance on Croxley Green - Classes & dancing as we celebrate 80 years since Victory in Europe Day!
Saturday 31 May & Sunday 1 June - D-Day Weekend Event at RAF Museum Hendon - Classes & Dancing
Saturday 7 June - Wycombe Jazz Festival - General level dance class plus DJ
19-22 June 2025 - WGC Vintage Festival - weekend of live bands, DJs, taster classes and more
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Classes & Workshops in & around London:
Interested in learning new steps or exploring different styles?
We run focused weekend workshops and weekly classes in and around London!
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Some Like It Swing Genesis Cinema
Friday 25 April 2025 7.30pm - 11.15pm
Learn the steps at the beginners class with 7.30-8.30pm with Simon! Followed by dancing led by resident DJ Simon Selmon & special guest DJs playing great dance music of the 30s, 40s & 50s & beyond for Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Jive, Shag & Balboa dancers!
A chilled atmosphere where you can meet friends, relax, enjoy a drink or a tasty pie and dance the night away!
Full Bar, Cocktails, Cinema Snacks available - popcorn, ice cream, Nacho's etc and then Lindy Hop ’til you drop!
7.30pm Beginners Lindy Hop Class pre-booking recommended
8.30pm Dancing - all welcome!
Class & Dance £9/£8 Students/NHS
Dance Only £3*
*A small £3 charge has been introduced to cover the cost of the late bar staff required to keep the event on. Please also note no entry after 9.30pm.
Bar Paragon, Upstairs @ Genesis Cinema, 93-95 Mile End Rd, Whitechapel, London, E1 4UJ.
Tubes: Stepney Green, Whitechapel, Bethnal Green Map
For more information or to book see the Genesis website HERE or call the Box Office on 0207 780 2000
Future Dates: Fridays 25 April Rob 'Wahlberg' Beaney, 30 May with guest DJ Angelina, 27 June, 25 July
Celebrating a Century of Swing dance event at Acosta Dance Centre
Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 April 2025 2-6pm
Perfect for dancers looking to refine their skills or begin their swing journey.
Dates: Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 April 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Acosta Dance Centre, Artillery Square, Royal Arsenal, London, SE18 4BH
👉 Early bird tickets: https://acostadancecentre.com/product/celebrating-a-century-of-swing/
Learn from the best in the business! Simon has been living and breathing Lindy Hop since 1986, and he’s here to share decades of experience and passion with you! With his focus on connection and technique along with his wife Anna Selmon and professional Lindy Hopper Maxine Green (Swing Time Jivers) and SwingdanceUKs Diamond Girls together will help you build that solid foundation in the dance, so you can grow, shine and enjoy a lifetime of fun on the dance floor.
Saturday 26 April: A Journey Through Swing
2:00 PM – 3.15 PM: From 20s Charleston to Lindy Charleston Fundamentals with Simon & Maxine - Learn the basic steps, footwork, and posture of the Charleston, a cornerstone of swing dancing.
3:15PM - 3:30 PM: Break
3.30 PM - 5:30 PM: Lindy Hop Masterclass with Simon & Maxine - Master the essential moves of the Lindy Hop, a lively and energetic partner dance.
5.30 PM - 6:00 PM: Recap & a time for Q&A with Simon and Maxine - Ask questions about swing dance history, technique, and more.
Sunday 27 April: Deep Dive into Jazz, Swing and Jive.
2:00 PM – 3.45 PM: Lindy & Jive Fundamentals with Simon and the Diamond Girls - Learn the energetic and upbeat steps of the 6c Jive.
3.45 PM - 4:00 PM: Break
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM: 30s/40s solo Jazz with Anna & the Diamond Girls - Develop your individual style and expression through solo jazz routines. Explore classic Jazz steps and how it flavours your Lindy.
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Performance Showcase and Practice what you've learned and enjoy dancing with others.
Tickets:
One Day Pass £48 / Two Day Pass £90
Book by 20 March and save 20%! CLICK HERE TO BOOK
Location: Acosta Dance Centre, Artillery Square, Royal Arsenal, London, SE18 4BH - Google Map
About the Teachers:
Simon Selmon (founder of SwingdanceUK) - Simon has choreographed and performed for stage, film & TV. He has been a UK and US dance champion and a World Lindy Hop Judge ....Read more
Maxine Green (founder of the Swing Time Jivers) - Maxine was originally a member of the Jiving Lindy Hoppers in 1989 with whom she toured the world....Read more
Anna Selmon (SwingdanceUK) - Together with Simon she has performed on TV with Simon and she now runs her own vintage chorus line all-girl troupe, the Diamond Girls Read more
Diamond Girls - SwingdanceUK's chorus girl troupe, led by Anna - they will dazzle you with their Gatsby Charleston, Vintage Kickline, Broadway Jazz and Showgirl numbers! Read more
VE-Day 80th Anniversary, Ware
Come to Ware Priory to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VE-Day!
Enjoy FREE entertainment from SwingdanceUK & the Swing Time Jivers leading the dancing, fish and chips and performances from The Miss Jones Jazz Band!
Location: The Front Lawn, The Priory, High Street, Ware, SG12 9AL - Google Map
VE-Day Dance at the National Army Museum
Saturday 10 May 2025 - Early bird tickets available until 1st April!!
Whether you’re an absolute beginner or already know your way around the floor, SwingdanceUK will show you how it’s done. From Lindy Hop to Jitterbug, we’ll soon have you stepping out with our lessons for both new and improving dancers.
With class from SwingdanceUK, live music from South London Jazz Orchestra and cabaret from SwingdanceUK's the Diamond Girls & Holly France's Honey Hoppers, you’ll be shaking and shimmying to the best sounds of the ‘40s!
Hair and make-up artists Pretty Me Vintage will also be on hand (6.00pm to 9.30pm) to keep you looking the part.
Schedule:
6.00pm – Doors open
6.30pm – Lessons begin
7.30pm – South London Jazz Orchestra (first set)
8.15pm – DJ and Cabaret
9.15pm – South London Jazz Orchestra (second set)
10.00pm – Event ends
Tickets:
Early Bird: £20 (Buy your ticket before the 1st April)
Regular Price: £25
Full time student/Member of NAM: £20
Click here to book through the National Army Museum!
"It was a lovely evening. First time we've been dancing in the evening in London in over 7 years and as friendly and welcoming as your events always were. Thank you!" Ann
VE-Day Event, celebrate 80 years since Victory in Europe Day! on Croxley Green
Join SwingdanceUK as we will be hosting a Swing dance area with classes including Lindy Hop, Lambeth Walk, Big Apple as well as some fun strolls/line dances & DJing Swing music for dancing at this VE Day Community Picnic event between 12-5pm!
Step back in time with a WW2 & 1940s-themed celebration featuring live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and a wonderful community picnic. Bring your blankets, pack a picnic, and enjoy an afternoon of music, dancing, and nostalgia as we honour this historic occasion.
Live wartime music & performances
1940s-style dancing & entertainment
Themed activities for all ages
Food stalls & refreshments available
D-Day Weekend Event at RAF Museum Hendon
Saturday 31 May & Sunday 1 June 2025 11am-3pm
Join Us for a Weekend of Swing, Music & History at the RAF Museum London!
2025 marks the 81st Anniversary of the D-Day Landings—a pivotal moment in history. To commemorate this occasion, the RAF Museum London is hosting a weekend-long celebration filled with FREE music, dancing, family-friendly activities and more!
What’s On?
Live Music – Enjoy the sounds of the era throughout the weekend.
Swing Dance Classes & DJ Sets – Join Simon & Jo in Hangars 345 for two full days of swing dance classes, plus plenty of opportunities to social dance!
Cabaret Performance – The fabulous Honey Hoppers will take the floor with a vintage-inspired dance showcase.
Interactive Lancaster Talks – Up An At ‘Em History brings WWII stories to life with engaging presentations.
Family-Friendly Activities – Fun and educational experiences for all ages.
Where: RAF Museum London, Grahame Park Way, London, NW9 5LL - Google Map
Come celebrate, dance, and experience history in motion! See you there!
Admission is free but car-parking charges apply. Find out more.
Wycombe Jazz Festival
SwingdanceUK is proud to be part of this years Wycombe Jazz Festival featuring a diverse lineup of emerging and talented jazz artists and will feature a beginner friendly Swing dance class followed by a DJ set with Simon of great music from the 30s onwards for Swing dancing.
Where: Wycombe Arts Centre, Desborough Rd, High Wycombe HP11 2PU - Google Map
Stompin’ at the 100 Club
Monday 31st March 2025 7.30pm
A lively night of hot Swing music and dancing brought to you by SwingdanceUK
Your host DJ and dance teacher, Simon Selmon, will be joined by Holly France and together with King Groovy & The Horn Stars, have created a night which will sweep you off your feet, whether you are a newcomer on the Swing scene or a lifelong afficionado!
7.30pm Doors open
7.45pm Beginners & Intermediate Lindy Hop classes (classes run in parallel; no experience necessary or partner required)
8.30pm DJ's - great music from the 30s, 40s & 50s & beyond with Simon 'Mr Kicks' Selmon & Holly France!
8.45pm King Groovy & The Horn Stars
9.30pm DJ's plus dance performance from the Shag Pilots
9.45pm King Groovy & The Horn Stars
DJs to close
Tickets are available on the door - £25 cash only
Swing Dance Sundays at Regents Park
FREE Swing dance classes & outdoor live band dancing in Regents Park!
Sun 29 June: Swing dance class 2-3pm, MOJO Big Band 3-5pm
Suny 6 July 12 to 4pm - THE BIG LUNCH ON THE BROADWALK|
Sun 3 August: Swing dance class 2-3pm, Duke Street Big Band 3-5pm
Sun 17 August: Sid Bolan Big Band 12-2pm, Swing dance class 2-3pm, South London Jazz Orchestra 3-5pm
Sun 14 September: Swing dance class 2-3pm, The Big Swing Big band 3-5pm
Location: Regents Park, London, NW1 4NT - Google Map
WGC Vintage Festival 2025
A FREE outdoor Jazz Festival with live music & DJs between 11am-5pm surrounded by vintage stalls, classic cars etc with 2 live stages, one of which will be hosted by Simon Selmon of SwingdanceUK. Running alongside the WGCVF international dance camp. For details and tickets of the dance camp click here.
Location: Welwyn Garden City Town Centre
Christmas Eve Dance with Five Go Jiving at the Clore Ballroom, Southbank Centre
Wednesday 24 December 2025 1-4pm
Kick off your festive holiday in style with a free dancing extravaganza from Five Go Jiving & SwingdanceUK at the Clore Ballroom, Southbank Centre!
Presenting a mixture of short, fun dance classes and live music to get you up and swingin' around the dance floor!
1 - 1.45pm: Dance class with SwingdanceUK
1.45 - 2pm: DJ Simon 'Mr Kicks' Selmon
2- 2.45pm: Five Go Jiving Live Set
2.45-3.05pm: Dance class with SwingdanceUK
3.05 - 3.50pm: Five Go Jiving Live Set
Click here for details
Clore Ballroom, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London SE1 8XX - Google map
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Bank Holiday Swing Dance at Cahoots
All Aboard! Join us at Cahoots Underground Station this Bank Holiday Monday 27 May! Dust off your dancing shoes and step back in time to the spirit of post-war London at our exclusive underground shindig filled with the charm and energy of the 1940s for an unforgettable afternoon of dancing and merriment!
Swing Dance Lessons + Welcome Drink: £33pp
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Scan Appeal’s Summertime Swing
Featuring 16 piece Stellar Big Band & class with Simon & Anna from SwingdanceUK!
Grab your dancing shoes for some Jive, Lindy Hop & Ballroom or relax and enjoy some foot-tapping favourties! Join us for an afternoon of music and dancing in a marquee in the beautiful surroundings of The Lee Manor Park Ground. This event promises to be full of fun, music and laughter, a date to not be missed! Dance the afternoon away with a mix of Jive, Ballroom, Lindy Hop and much more. If dancing is not your thing, simply enjoy listening to the renowned 16 piece Stellar Big Band. The afternoon will also feature music from Vanessa Radcliffe, Jazz vocalist.
In addition, Simon Selmon from Swingdanceuk.com will be teaching a swing dance class from 2.30pm-3pm, then a second shorter fun class before the band starts their second set. If you would like to take advantage of Simon’s fantastic offer, then please arrive for approx 2.15pm for a prompt 2.30pm start.
No experience necessary or partner required!
Bring your picnic hampers full of all that you wish to enjoy at your table – sandwiches and scones or canapes and champagne – you can make the table yours and relish the chance to kick back and relax.
Tickets £20 each or two tickets for £36 - Book tickets
Lee Cricket Club, Chiltern Manor Park, Great Missenden, HP16 9NA - Google Map
Plenty of free parking.
