Forthcoming Swing dance events including Swing dance classes, live band parties and special events featuring SwingdanceUK!
Coming Up…
London:
Friday 24 January - Some Like It Swing at the Genesis Cinema - Beginners class plus social
Friday 21 February - Some Like It Swing at the Genesis Cinema - Beginners class plus social
Friday 28 March - Some Like It Swing at the Genesis Cinema - Beginners class plus social
Monday 31 March - Stompin' at the 100 Club featuring King Groovy & The Horn Stars - Beginners & Intermediate Class & live band social
Friday 25 April - Some Like It Swing at the Genesis Cinema - Beginners class plus social
Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 April - Celebrating a Century of Swing event at Acosta Dance Centre
Thursday 8 May - D-Day Celebration Event, Ware - Beginners Class plus dancing to live band
Sunday 10 May - D-Day Dance at the National Army Museum - Beginners & Intermediate Class & live band social
Saturday 31 May & Sunday 1 June - D-Day Weekend Event at RAF Museum Hendon - Classes & Dancing
Monday 9 June - Stompin' at the 100 Club featuring the Jive Aces - Beginners & Intermediate Class & live band social
Monday 27 October - Stompin' at the 100 Club featuring the Denmark Street Big Band - Beginners & Intermediate Class & live band social
Wednesday 24 December - Christmas Eve Gig with Five Go Jiving at the Southbank Centre - Beginners & Intermediate Class & live band social
Outside London:
Saturday 7 June - Wycombe Jazz Festival
19-22 June 2025 - WGC Vintage Festival
July 2025 - Summertime Swing - Charity Event
Classes & Workshops in & around London:
Mondays - Beginner & Intermediate Lindy Hop Classes - Central London
Tuesdays - Beginners & Intermediate Lindy Hop classes & dancing - Curzon Centre, Beaconsfield
Thursdays - Thursday Club Lindy Hop Classes for Advanced Dancers - EC1V, London
Saturdays - Small Group Balboa Workshops - Ruislip
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!
Some Like It Swing Genesis Cinema
Friday 24 January 2025 7.30pm - 11.15pm
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 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*
*Please note, a small £3 charge has been introduced to cover the cost of the late bar staff required to keep the event on & no entry after 9.30pm.
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: Fridays 24 January with guest DJ Ronnie Slide, 21 February with guest DJ Angelina, 28 March, 25 April
Stompin’ at the 100 Club
Monday 31st March 2025 7.30pm
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 together with King Groovy & The Horn Stars, have created 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 DJ's - great music from the 30s, 40s & 50s & beyond with Simon 'Mr Kicks' Selmon & Holly France!
8.45pm King Groovy & The Horn Stars
9.30pm DJ's
9.45pm King Groovy & The Horn Stars
DJs to close
Advanced £20 + bf
Tickets on the door £25 cash only
Celebrating a Century of Swing dance event at Acosta Dance Centre
Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 April 2025 2-6pm
Celebrating a Century of Swing Dance event at Acosta Dance Centre
Learn from the best in the business! Simon has been living and breathing Lindy Hop since 1986, and he’s here to share decades of experience and passion with you! With his focus on connection and technique along with his wife Anna Selmon and professional Lindy Hopper Maxine Green and SwingdanceUKs Diamond Girls together will help you build a solid foundation in the dance, so you can grow, shine, and enjoy a lifetime of fun on the dance floor. Join Simon and team, for an unforgettable weekend of swing dancing and get ready to make friends, get moving, and dance your heart out!
Saturday 26 April: A Journey Through Swing
2:00 PM – 3.15 PM: From 20s Charleston to Lindy Charleston Fundamentals with Simon & Maxine - Learn the basic steps, footwork, and posture of the Charleston, a cornerstone of swing dancing.
3:15PM - 3:30 PM: Break
3.30 PM - 5:30 PM: Lindy Hop Masterclass with Simon & Maxine - Master the essential moves of the Lindy Hop, a lively and energetic partner dance.
5.30 PM - 6:00 PM: Recap & a time for Q&A with Simon and Maxine - Ask questions about swing dance history, technique, and more.
Sunday 27 April: Deep Dive into Jazz, Swing and Jive.
2:00 PM – 3.45 PM: Lindy & Jive Fundamentals with Simon and the Diamond Girls - Learn the energetic and upbeat steps of the Jive.
3.45 PM - 4:00 PM: Break
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM: 30s, 40s solo Jazz with Anna & the Diamond Girls - Develop your individual style and expression through solo jazz routines. Explore classic Jazz steps and how it flavours your Lindy.
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Performance Showcase and Practice what you've learned and enjoy dancing with others.
Price:
One Day Pass £48
Two Day Pass £90
Book by 20 March and save 20%! CLICK HERE
Location: Acosta Dance Centre, Artillery Square, Royal Arsenal, London, SE18 4BH - Google Map
D-Day Dance at the National Army Museum
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 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
Tickets:
Early Bird: £20 (Buy your ticket before the 1st April)
Regular Price: £25
Full time student/Member of NAM: £20
Click here to book through the National Army Museum!
"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
WGC Vintage Festival 2025
A FREE outdoor Jazz Festival with live music & DJs between 11am-5pm surrounded by vintage stalls, classic cars etc with 2 live stages, one of which will be hosted by Simon Selmon of SwingdanceUK. Running alongside the WGCVF international dance camp. For details and tickets of the dance camp click here.
Location: Welwyn Garden City Town Centre
Scan Appeal’s Summertime Swing
Featuring 16 piece Stellar Big Band & class with Simon & Anna from SwingdanceUK!
Grab your dancing shoes for some Jive, Lindy Hop & Ballroom or relax and enjoy some foot-tapping favourties! Join us for an afternoon of music and dancing in a marquee in the beautiful surroundings of The Lee Manor Park Ground. This event promises to be full of fun, music and laughter, a date to not be missed! Dance the afternoon away with a mix of Jive, Ballroom, Lindy Hop and much more. If dancing is not your thing, simply enjoy listening to the renowned 16 piece Stellar Big Band. The afternoon will also feature music from Vanessa Radcliffe, Jazz vocalist.
In addition, Simon Selmon from Swingdanceuk.com will be teaching a swing dance class from 2.30pm-3pm, then a second shorter fun class before the band starts their second set. If you would like to take advantage of Simon’s fantastic offer, then please arrive for approx 2.15pm for a prompt 2.30pm start.
No experience necessary or partner required!
Bring your picnic hampers full of all that you wish to enjoy at your table – sandwiches and scones or canapes and champagne – you can make the table yours and relish the chance to kick back and relax.
Tickets £20 each or two tickets for £36 - Book tickets
Lee Cricket Club, Chiltern Manor Park, Great Missenden, HP16 9NA - Google Map
Plenty of free parking.
Christmas Eve Dance with Five Go Jiving at the Clore Ballroom, Southbank Centre
Wednesday 24 December 2025 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
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Bank Holiday Swing Dance at Cahoots
All Aboard! Join us at Cahoots Underground Station this Bank Holiday Monday 27 May! Dust off your dancing shoes and step back in time to the spirit of post-war London at our exclusive underground shindig filled with the charm and energy of the 1940s for an unforgettable afternoon of dancing and merriment!
Swing Dance Lessons + Welcome Drink: £33pp
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