Forthcoming Swing dance events including Swing dance classes, live band parties and special events featuring SwingdanceUK!
Events at a Glance by Date:
Friday 25 July - Some Like It Swing at the Genesis Cinema - Beginners class plus social
Sunday 3 August - Swing Dance Sunday at Regents Park with Duke Street Big Band
Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 August - Britain at War Event, Chiltern Open Air Museum
Sunday 17 August - Swing Dance Sunday at Regents Park with South London Jazz Orchestra
Sunday 7 September - Swing Dance at Hyde Park Bandstand with South London Jazz Orchestra
Sunday 14 September - Swing Dance Sunday at Regents Park with the Big Swing Big Band
Monday 27 October - Stompin' at the 100 Club featuring the Denmark Street Big Band - Beginners & Intermediate Class & live band social.
Sunday 7 December - Jingle Bell Jive at the National Army Museum - Beginners & Intermediate Class & live band social
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Interested in learning new steps? Check out our focused weekend workshops in and around London here!
Some Like It Swing Genesis Cinema
Friday 25 July 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*
*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.
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 25 July with guest DJ Nigel Anderson, 29 August, 19 September, 17 October, 28 November
Swing Dance Sundays at Regents Park
FREE Swing dance classes & outdoor live band dancing in Regents Park!
Sun 3 August: Swing dance class 2-3pm, Duke Street Big Band 3-5pm
Sun 17 August: Sid Bolan Big Band 12-2pm, Swing dance class 2-3pm, South London Jazz Orchestra 3-5pm
Sun 14 September: Swing dance class 2-3pm, The Big Swing Big band 3-5pm
Location: Regents Park, London, NW1 4NT - Google Map
Britain at War, Chiltern Open Air Musuem
Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 August 2025
Britain at War Event
SwingdanceUK will b providing Swing dance classes throughout the day on both days at this special weekend event. We will be joined by living history re-enactment groups and there will be a number of civilian and military living history camps, an apothecary and wartime military headquarters where you can discover what life was like on the home front, how the soldiers lived and what medicines were available.
Full details - click here
Location: Chiltern Open Air Museum, Newland Park, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, HP8 4AB - Google Map
Swing Dance Sundays at Hyde Park
Join us for an afternoon of FREE swing dance classes with SwingdanceUK, suitable for all levels, no partner or experience required,and live music in the heart of Hyde Park. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or have two left feet, everyone’s welcome to jump, jive, and wail!
Featuring toe-tapping tunes by the sensational South London Jazz Orchestra, this open-air celebration is the perfect way to soak up the sunshine, meet fellow dancers, and show off your moves under the open sky.
Grab your dancing shoes, bring your friends (or find new ones on the dance floor), and let’s swing into Sunday the right way!
Location: Hyde Park, London - Google Map
Stompin’ at the 100 Club
Monday 27 October 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 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
9.45pm Denmark Street Big Band
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
Jingle Bell Jive 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 SwingdanceUK's the Diamond Girls & Holly France's Honey Hoppers, 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: to be released soon!
"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
Wednesday 24 December 2025 1-4pm - TBC
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!
Click here to check out what's coming up!
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