Genesis Cinema and SwingdanceUK invite you along to our popular monthly Swing dance night!
Some Like It Swing at Genesis Cinema is London’s lively monthly swing dance night! Start the evening with a fun Lindy Hop Swing dance class with Simon Selmon, then dance the night away to resident DJ Simon 'Mr Kicks' Selmon plus guests spinning the best vintage tunes from the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s & beyond — Swing, Hot Jazz, Jump Blues, early R&B and Rock ’n’ Roll.
Whether you love Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Jive, Shag or Balboa, you’ll find a friendly crowd, great drinks, tasty cinema snacks and a relaxed, feel-good atmosphere.
Next Date: Friday 6 November 2026
Learn the steps Swing Dance Class 7.30pm with Anjali & Paul!
Followed by dancing led by resident DJ Simon Selmon & guest DJ 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 & 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!
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7.30pm Beginners Lindy Hop Class Pre-booking recommended
8.30pm Dancing
Class & Dance £9/£8 Students/NHS
Dance Only £3*
*Please note, there is a £3 charge for the 'Dancing only' part of the evening (free with dance class entry!) to cover the cost of the late bar & staff required to keep the event on.
Pre-book online or pay on the door (subject to availability). No entry after 9.15pm.
📍 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:
Friday 6 November - Anjali & Paul
Friday 27 November - Janet Davis
2027
Friday 29 January
Friday 26 February
Friday 26 March
Conveniently located at Genesis Cinema in Whitechapel, East London, Some Like It Swing is easily accessible by Tube, Overground and Elizabeth line services. Just minutes from Whitechapel, Stepney Green and Bethnal Green stations, we're also close to Shoreditch, Liverpool Street, Aldgate, Tower Hamlets, Canary Wharf, Stratford, Hackney, Bank, London Bridge and the City, making it one of London's most accessible swing dance socials and a great choice for a night of swing dancing wherever you're travelling from.
📍 Bar Paragon, Upstairs @ Genesis Cinema, 93-95 Mile End Rd, Whitechapel, London, E1 4UJ.
Some Like It Swing in Action!
Swing Snack Bar
Serving up hot dogs, pizza, nachos, ice cream, cocktails, mocktails & more to keep you fuelled from your first swing-out to your last shimmy!
Food & Snacks
Grab a hot dog, slice of pizza or loaded nachos from the bar to fuel your dancing!
Cocktails
Cool off with a refreshing summer cocktail from the bar!
Mocktails
Not drinking? No problem! Treat yourself to a delicious mocktail and keep the good vibes flowing!
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