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:
Tuesday 16 December - Christmas Party, Curzon Centre Beaconsfield - Class & social
Wednesday 24 December - Annual Christmas Eve Dance at the Southbank Centre - Free Class & live band social
Friday 26 December - Some Like It Swing at the Genesis Cinema - Post Christmas Boogie! - Beginners class 6.30pm plus social until 10pm!
2026:
Tuesday 27 January - Social Swing Dance Party, Curzon Centre Beaconsfield - Class & social
Friday 30 January - Some Like It Swing at the Genesis Cinema - Beginners class plus social
Tuesday 24 February - Social Swing Dance Party, Curzon Centre Beaconsfield - Class & social
Tuesday 17 March - Social Swing Dance Party, Curzon Centre Beaconsfield - Class & social
Monday 30 March - Stompin' at the 100 Club featuring King Groovy & The Horn Stars - Beginners & Intermediate Class & live band social.
15 –17 May - TapUK 2026 Weekender - Swing dance workshops for all levels & Sunday night 1920s Gatsby Party.
Monday 8 June - Stompin' at the 100 Club featuring the Jive Aces - Beginners & Intermediate Class & live band social.
Monday 5 October - Stompin' at the 100 Club - Beginners & Intermediate Class & live band social.
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 - Beginners & Intermediate Class & live band social.
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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
Some Like It Swing Genesis Cinema
Friday 26 December 2025 6.30pm - 10pm
📍 Bar Paragon, Upstairs @ Genesis Cinema, 93-95 Mile End Rd, Whitechapel, London, E1 4UJ.
Learn the steps at the beginners class with 6.30-7.30pm 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!
6.30pm Beginners Lindy Hop Class pre-booking recommended
7.30pm-10pm 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 26 December - Post Christmas Boogie! Guest DJ Ronnie Slide 6.30-10pm
Friday 30 January 2026 - guest DJ Angelina 7.30pm - late!
Some Like It Swing Genesis Cinema
Friday 30 January 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 30 January 2026 - guest DJ Angelina
Stompin’ at the 100 Club
Monday 30 March 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 King Groovy & The Horn Stars, 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 King Groovy & The Horn Stars
9.30pm DJs
9.45pm King Groovy & The Horn Stars
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
2026 Date for your Diaries
Monday 30 March - King Groovy & The Horn Stars
Monday 8 June - Jive Aces
Monday 5 October - Band tba
Monday 7 December - Band tba
🎟️ Tickets:
Early bird £18 (first 50 tickets)
Advanced £20 + bf
Tickets on the door £25 cash only
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
Classes & Workshops in & around London:
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