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Lindy Hop in Tower Hamlets

4 organisers run swing dancing in Tower Hamlets at 4 venues, with weekly nights on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays and 6 dated events coming up.

Organisers: SwingdanceUK, Swing Patrol, Shag Pile, Lindy Hop East London
Venues: Bar Paragon, Upstairs @ Genesis Cinema; The Castle; The Mulberry Hall, St Margaret's House; Chisenhale Dance Space

Lindy Hop and swing in Tower Hamlets

In Tower Hamlets, 4 organisers run 4 regular weekly sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, with 6 dated events in the diary. Styles on offer: Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa, Blues, Collegiate Shag and Solo Jazz.

Mondays: Lindy Hop and Vernacular Jazz Classes with Angela Andrew (Chisenhale Dance Space, Bow). Tuesdays: Stompin' The Blues (Blues classes) at 19:00–21:10 (The Castle). Fridays: Some Like It Swing (Bar Paragon, Upstairs @ Genesis Cinema) and Shag Pile (Collegiate Shag) at 19:00–21:00 (The Mulberry Hall, St Margaret's House, Bethnal Green).

Starting out? Some Like It Swing on 26 Mar 2027, Stompin' The Blues (Blues classes) on Tuesdays at 19:00–21:10, Shag Pile (Collegiate Shag) on Fridays at 19:00–21:00 and Shag Pile Collegiate Shag class on 11 Dec 2026 are described by the organiser as suitable for newcomers. Most classes rotate partners, so you can come on your own – see your first class.

Prices listed by organisers here run from £3 to £15 – a drop-in class or social is usually at the lower end; courses, workshops and weekenders cost more.

Where: Bar Paragon, Upstairs @ Genesis Cinema (E1 4UJ), The Castle (E1 1LN), The Mulberry Hall, St Margaret's House (E2 9PL) and Chisenhale Dance Space (E3 5QZ). Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.

Next up: Some Like It Swing on Friday 6 November 2026, Some Like It Swing on Friday 27 November 2026 and Shag Pile Collegiate Shag class on Friday 11 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I learn Lindy Hop or swing dance in Tower Hamlets?

Some Like It Swing at Bar Paragon, Upstairs @ Genesis Cinema, Stompin' The Blues (Blues classes) at The Castle, Shag Pile (Collegiate Shag) at The Mulberry Hall, St Margaret's House and Lindy Hop and Vernacular Jazz Classes with Angela Andrew at Chisenhale Dance Space. Full times and venues are listed on this page.

What nights are the classes and socials?

Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. Times are as listed by each organiser; anything marked "check first" should be confirmed before you travel.

How much does it cost?

Listed prices run from £3 to £15. Drop-in classes and socials are cheapest; courses and weekend workshops cost more.

Do I need a partner or any experience?

No. 9 sessions are marked as suitable for beginners, and most classes rotate partners so you can come alone.

Where can I go social dancing?

Some Like It Swing. Socials often start with a short taster class.

What should I wear?

Comfortable clothes and shoes that turn on a wooden floor – suede or leather soles are ideal, trainers with smooth soles are fine. See our guide to what to wear.