Get ready for SwingdanceUK’s upcoming Swing dance events and socials!
From electrifying live band parties to themed social nights, experience the thrill of swing dancing, join the class, meet fellow dancers and enjoy unforgettable evenings packed with music, dancing and fun for all levels.
Events at a Glance:
Friday 24 April - Some Like It Swing at the Genesis Cinema - Beginners class plus social
Saturday 10 May - Dulwich Festival - Class & live band social
15 –17 May - TapUK 2026 Weekender - Swing dance workshops for all levels & Sunday night 1920s Gatsby Party.
Saturday 23 May - Summer Swing Dance at the National Army Museum - Beginners & Intermediate Class & live band social
Friday 29 May - Some Like It Swing at the Genesis Cinema - Beginners class plus social
Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 June - D-Day Weekend, RAF Museum Hendon - Classes & Dancing.
Monday 8 June - Stompin' at the 100 Club featuring the Jive Aces + Simon's Birthday Bash! - Beginners & Intermediate Class & live band social.
Friday 26 June - Some Like It Swing at the Genesis Cinema - Beginners class plus social
Saturday 27 June - Armed Forces Day Event, Gadebridge Park, Hemel Hempstead - Classes & Dancing.
Sunday 12 July - Swing Dance Sundays, Regent's Park - Free Class & Live Band Dancing.
Sun 19 July - Summertime Swing, Great Missenden - Classes & Dancing.
Sunday 2 August - Swing Dance Sundays, Regent's Park - Free Class & Live Band Dancing.
Sunday 23 August - Swing Dance Sundays, Regent's Park - Free Class & Live Band Dancing.
Sunday 30 August - Swing Dance Sundays, Regent's Park - Free Class & Live Band Dancing.
Sunday 20 September - Swing Dance Sundays, Regent's Park - Free Class & Live Band Dancing.
Monday 5 October - Stompin' at the 100 Club featuring Denmark Street Big Band - Beginners & Intermediate Class & live band social.
Sunday 6 December - Jingle Bell Jive at the National Army Museum - Beginners & Intermediate Class & live band social
Monday 7 December - Stompin' at the 100 Club - Beginners & Intermediate Class & live band social.
Thursday 24 December - Annual Christmas Eve Dance at the Southbank Centre - Free Class & live band social
Interested in learning new steps? Check out our weekend workshops in and around London!
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Some Like It Swing Genesis Cinema
Friday 24 April 2026 7.30pm - 11.15pm
📍 Bar Paragon, Upstairs @ Genesis Cinema, 93-95 Mile End Rd, Whitechapel, London, E1 4UJ.
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 inc Swing, Hot Jazz, early R&B, Jump Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll 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.
For more information or to book see the Genesis website HERE or call the Box Office on 0207 780 2000
Future Dates:
Friday 24 April - Baroness JoJo
Friday 29 May - Angelina
Friday 26 June
Dulwich Festival with SwingdanceUK & SLJO
📍 Grafton Dance Centre, 7 Village Way, London, SE21 7AW
Summer Swing Dance at the National Army Museum
📍 National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Rd, London SW3 4HT
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, 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 (6-9.30pm) to keep you looking the part.
Schedule:
6.00pm – Doors open
6.30pm – Swing Dance Lessons
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
"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
Stompin’ at the 100 Club
Monday 8 June 2026 7.30pm
📍 100 Oxford St, London W1D 1LL
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 the Jive Aces, for 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 DJs - great music from the 30s, 40s & 50s & beyond with Simon 'Mr Kicks' Selmon & Holly France!
8.45pm The Jive Aces
9.30pm DJs
9.45pm The Jive Aces
DJs to close 11pm
Location: 100 Oxford St, London W1D 1LL - Google Map.
Nearest tube stations: Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth, Central, Northern Line) & Oxford Circus (Bakerloo, Central & Victoria Line)
🎟️ Tickets:
Early bird £18 (first 50 tickets) - click here to book
Advanced £20 + bf
Tickets on the door £25 cash only
Dates for your Diaries
Monday 8 June - Jive Aces
Monday 5 October, Monday 7 December
Armed Forces Day Event
📍 Gadebridge Park, Hemel Hempstead
A fun, family friendly celebration of Dacorum Armed Forces Day. This free event is an opportunity to show support for our Armed Forces community while enjoying an afternoon of entertainment, activities and great food including Swing dance classes with SwingdanceUK and demonstrations!
D-Day Weekend at RAF Museum London
Saturday 6 & 7 June 2026 11am-3pm
📍 RAF Museum London, Grahame Park Way, London, NW9 5LLT
- Swing dancing workshops with SwingdanceUK where you can learn classic steps and join in, whether you are a beginner or already love to dance.
- Historic reenactors sharing stories from the 1940s.
Swing Dance Sunday at Regents Park
Stompin’ at the 100 Club
Monday 5 October 2026 7.30pm
📍 100 Oxford St, London W1D 1LL
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 The Denmark Street Big Band for 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 DJs - great music from the 30s, 40s & 50s & beyond with Simon 'Mr Kicks' Selmon & Holly France!
8.45pm Denmark Street Big Band
9.30pm DJs & performances
9.45pm Denmark Street Big Band
DJs to close 11pm
🎟️ Tickets:
Early bird £18 (first 50 tickets) - click here to book
Advanced £20 + bf
Tickets on the door £25 cash only
Dates for your Diaries
Monday 5 October
Monday 7 December
Jingle Bell Jive at the National Army Museum
Sunday 6 December 2026
📍 National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Rd, London SW3 4HT
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, 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
"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
Christmas Eve Dance with Five Go Jiving at the Clore Ballroom, Southbank Centre
Thursday 24 December 2026 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
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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