About Us

At SwingdanceUK, we’re all about celebrating the joy, energy and community of swing dancing. Whether you’re a total newbie or a seasoned dancer, we bring people together to share the fun of Swing dance: Lindy Hop, Charleston, Blues, Balboa, Shag, Jazz with all the fantastic moves that make swing one of the happiest dances around.

We organize lively classes, workshops, social dances and events across London and the UK that get your feet moving and your smile shining. Our passionate team loves creating a warm, welcoming space where everyone can learn, laugh, and connect - no matter your experience or background.

So, if you’re ready to swing, spin, and make some awesome memories, SwingDanceUK is your go-to dance family. Come join the fun and feel the rhythm of a community that dances with heart!

We’re turning 40! Check out our 40th Anniversary page for exciting events and updates.

From Lindy Hop legends to global stages, Simon Selmon has spent 40+ years teaching, performing and growing Swing dance through SwingdanceUK.

Simon Selmon formed SwingdanceUK (formerly the London Swing Dance Society) in 1986 following a trip to NY where he met many original dancers and instantly wanted to share this music & dance that had intoxicated him so much. In 1990 he became a full time Jitterbug, a self employed dancer teaching, promoting live music events and creating a vintage dance experience for mostly people who had never heard or seen of the dance before. He believes whilst the dance has changed over the years it is important to educate about its history & social context. To literally give people the opportunity to experience the joy, fun & satisfaction of a night of social dance. To take them on a journey back to the heyday of dancing to live music in a ballroom or bar. He has worked with many bands and started touring shows in theatres & private parties. Performing was one of the best ways to expose the dance to lots of new people. Now the dance has become more accepted & known his role has changed.

He says "Today I see it as sharing some of that original spirit I found in the 'old timers' that I was so privileged to meet. Keeping the traditions of the dance alive whilst taking it into the 21 century."

Simon has choreographed and performed for stage, film & TV. He has been a UK and US dance champion and a World Lindy Hop Judge and has authored two instructional books on Swing dancing and is a regular writer for Dancing Times & his own weekly Swing Notes. He has taught 1000's to dance, and he has travelled internationally to teach and perform. Many of his past students have gone on to become successful teachers and performers themselves.

Award winning SwingdanceUK (formerly the London Swing Dance Society) is one of the world’s longest running swing dance companies, established in 1986, offering fun and friendly Swing dance tuition, parties and special events and dance performance. Specialising in vintage dances from the 1900s to the 1960s including Cakewalk, Ragtime, early Foxtrot, Charleston, Big Apple, Shim Sham, Lindy Hop, Shag, Balboa and Jive. Led by original founder Simon Selmon and his partner Anna Selmon.

Meet the SwingdanceUK teams: