In January of 2024, Rhythm Relief is undertaking an effort to raise funds to aid swing dance community members affected by the Los Angeles fires.
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 circumstances. A portion of the funds—between 10% and 30%—are also used to help PSDF pay for the administrative expenses of a non-profit business. Those expenses cover things like accounting and financial compliance, paying administrative staff, IT expenses, etc.
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.
My heart brakes for the people of SoCal. Sending hugs and hopes that everyone is at least safe.
Being from SoCal this is so tragic to see. Sending love and support. Stay safe!
This is a support for the swing communities in Southern California suffering the fires. I hope nobody’s health is in danger and the situation will improve fast.
For all the dancers, musicians, and DJs that lost their homes and livelihoods.
To all the dancers effected by the fires
Donating to support those who are affected by the California wild fire.
Wishing you all the best.
For my L.A. dance family members who have suffered losses in the devastating fires.
I’m still dealing with my own issues, but hopefully every little bit can help others!
This time, inspired by the devastating fires that have cost fellow dancers their homes, but otherwise for any community need.
For our friends in the dance community here in Los Angeles who have lost their homes due to the fires. Ours is one heart. 💔❤️🩹❤️
Thank you for creating this. I wanted to help, and now I can❤️
For Shana and Jason and everyone affected by the wildfires.
To help the dancers impacted by the fires. A little from all of us can help a lot!
Hope this can help our swing dance families affected by the fires.