Genesis Cinema and SwingdanceUK invite you along to our monthly Swing dance night!
Some Like It Swing at Genesis Cinema is London’s lively monthly swing dance night hosted by SwingdanceUK!
Start the evening with a fun 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 29 May 2026
Learn the steps Swing Dance Class 7.30pm with Simon!
Followed by dancing led by resident DJ Simon Selmon & guest DJ Angelina 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!
7.30pm Beginners Lindy Hop Class Pre-booking recommended
8.30pm Dancing with resident DJ Simon 'Mr Kicks' Selmon & special guest DJs - all welcome!
Playing Swing, Hot Jazz, early R&B, Jump Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll for Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Jive, Shag & Balboa dancers!
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 9.30pm (10pm if you have booked in advance).
📍 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 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
📍 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!
Check out our Weekend Swing dance Workshops and other Special Events coming up with SwingdanceUK!
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