In May of 2020, Rhythm Relief was created by Nick Williams in cooperation with PSDF to provide financial support to members of the swing dance community affected by COVID-19. In May of 2021, we decided to make the Rhythm Relief Fund a permanent program of Pacific Swing Dance Foundation—it’s clear to us that our community needs ways to raise and distribute financial support when disaster strikes. When you contribute to Rhythm Relief, your money is used to make grants to members of the swing dance community when they need financial help and to maintain the capability to respond in special…
Nick Williams, in partnership with the Pacific Swing Dance Foundation, is throwing a spectacular live-stream swing show coming straight to your home. The purpose of the benefit show is to raise money for full-time swing dance instructors and full-time musicians who have been financially hit by Covid-19. The money raised in the show will compensate the performers for their time, and all additional funds raised will go to a fund for dancers and musicians. Any full-time dancer or musician will be able to apply for the funds we raise through PSDF.
Complete details are available at our Rhythm Relief page.
Patrons at or above the $50 level will receive an enamel pin from Pacific Swing Dance Foundation.
Thank you so much for doing this! It’s gonna be great!
Stay strong and keep dancing!
Supporting folks who bring the joys of dance to life.
Thank you to all the artists!
Dancing has brought so much light into the lives of many. The dancing community can overcome any obstacle by putting our hearts and minds together while supporting one another.
This is where we shine! Plus, why not do something awesome?
Whilst my Mum, has no real interest in my wonderful Balboa Community, I have converted her into an armchair Lindy Hop,-and specifically Nils and Bianca fan, so this donation is on her behalf, and so that everyone can keep her entertained, long into the future! Best wishes to everyone at this time.
Just beginning swing dancing, looking forward to being dazzled by these performances
Thank you for doing this! I’m constantly in awe about what a supportive community we are all a part of <3
Thank you so much for doing this! I’m proud to be a part of such a supportive community <3
Swing dancing literally saved my life when I was suicidal and alone in a new city. I have met so many wonderful people through dance who have encouraged me and lifted me up time and time again.
Julia and I miss you all! Great to see this event put together. Happy to help our friends in the swing community.
In support of all of the listed instructors from whom I’ve taken so many classes and gained so much in my Lindy hop education. More than happy to donate and give back.
This scene is my family, my joy and even though I’m in NYC now, Cali is where it began for me – my swing dance home! Sending love too!
You guys rock and we miss you!
I’ve been very fortunate to attend workshops with many of the instructors, and I hope that my small contribution can help them to survive during this pandemic.