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:
Saturday 23 May - Summer Swing Dance at the National Army Museum - Beginners & Intermediate Class & live band social
Sunday 24 May - Lindy Hop Workshop with guest international teacher Manuel Ignacio Bicain Goral, Ruislip
Thursday 28 May - Beginners & Intermediate Lindy Hop Class with special guest International teacher Manuel Ignacio Bicain Goral, London
Friday 29 May - Some Like It Swing at the Genesis Cinema - Beginners class plus social
Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 May - 1940s Weekend, Gunpowder Mills - Classes & Dancing
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 12 June - Strictly Stanley, Stanley Arts Centre
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.
Sat 4 - Sun 5 July - Lindy Hop, Rock n Roll, Blues & Foxtrot Workshops with Special Guest Teacher Richard Powers US, London
Sunday 12 July - Swing Dance Sundays, Regent's Park - Free Class & Live Band Dancing.
Sun 19 July - Summertime Swing, Great Missenden - Classes & Dancing.
Friday 31 July - Some Like It Swing at the Genesis Cinema - Beginners class plus social
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.
Friday 28 August - Some Like It Swing at the Genesis Cinema - Beginners class plus social
Saturday 29 August - Gloucester Goes Retro, Gloucester Food Docks - Classes & 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
Friday 25 September - Some Like It Swing at the Genesis Cinema - Beginners class plus social
Monday 5 October - Stompin' at the 100 Club featuring Denmark Street Big Band - Beginners & Intermediate Class & live band social
Friday 30 October - Some Like It Swing at the Genesis Cinema - Beginners class plus social
Friday 27 November - Some Like It Swing at the Genesis Cinema - Beginners class plus social
🎉 40th Anniversary Weekend 5-7 December – Celebrating 40 Years! 🎉
🎉 Saturday 5 December - 40 Years Celebration Party with King Groovy & The Horn Stars - Details coming soon!
🎉 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 featuring the Malcolm Earle-Smith Swingin’ all Stars! - Beginners & Intermediate Class & live band social.
Friday 18 December - Some Like It Swing at the Genesis Cinema - Beginners class plus social
Thursday 24 December - Annual Christmas Eve Dance at the Southbank Centre - Free Class & live band social
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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
Some Like It Swing Genesis Cinema
Friday 29 May 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 29 May - Angelina
Friday 26 June - Voodoo Doll Claire Austin
Friday 31 July
Friday 28 August
Friday 25 September
Friday 30 October
Friday 27 November
Friday 18 December
1940s Weekend, Gunpowder Mills
Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 May 2026 11am-4pm
📍 Gunpowder Mills, Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1JY
Step back into the 1940s for a day to celebrate Waltham Abbey’s key role in the Second World War through reenactors, vehicles, entertainers and much more!
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
• Swing dance classes & performances with SwingdanceUK
• The Hummingbirds 1940s singers
• Herts Homeguard Reenactors and more
VINTAGE WEEKEND FUN
• Family Activities • Dress Up Welcome
EXPLORE THE MILLS
• Tractor Tours • Railway Rides • Exhibitions
📍 Gunpowder Mills, Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1JY
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 + Simon's Birthday Bash!
Monday 5 October - Denmark Street Big Band
Monday 7 December - 40th Anniversary Party featuring the Malcolm Earle-Smith Swingin’ all Stars featuring some of London's top swing musicians!
Strictly Stanley with SwingdanceUK
Friday 12 June 2026 2-4pm
📍 Stanley Arts, 12 South Norwood Hill, London, SE25 6AB
Step into an afternoon of timeless music, dancing and community spirit at Strictly Stanley, a joyful Tea Dance event featuring live music from a sensational jazz swing trio and expert guidance from professional Jitterbugs Simon & Anna from SwingdanceUK.
Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or trying swing for the very first time, this welcoming event is designed for everyone to enjoy. Expect classic jazz standards, upbeat swing rhythms, and a relaxed social atmosphere perfect for dancing, listening, or simply soaking up the music with a cup of tea in hand.
Tickets available soon!
📍 Stanley Arts, 12 South Norwood Hill, London, SE25 6AB
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
Join Us for a Weekend of Swing, Music & History at the RAF Museum London!
To commemorate D-Day, 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. Enjoy a picnic on the airfield as performers take you back to the 1940s and 1950s on our outdoor stage.
Swing Dance Classes & DJ Sets – Join Simon & Jo in for two full days of swing dance classes, plus plenty of opportunities to social dance! Learn classic steps and join in, whether you are a beginner or already love to dance. Kitty and the Barn-ettes will be doing a line-up of 1940s/1950s music suitable for swing dancing.
Historic reenactors sharing stories from the 1940s.
Come celebrate, dance, and experience history in motion!
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 - featuring the Denmark Street Big Band
Monday 7 December - featuring the Malcolm Earle-Smith Swingin’ all Stars
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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