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.
Much love from Oregon <3
My thoughts are with everyone affected by the LA fires.
Our hearts ache for you all. Praying for your families and friends and dance community.
Hoping for safety and security for everyone out there
I’m watching the devastation of the LA wildfires from my home in the Midwest and I want to offer some support for the folks in our community who have been affected.
The dance community has added so much value to my life in the 10+ years I’ve been a part of and this is honestly the least I can do to help give something back and show appreciation for everyone’s love and compassion shown to me.
Hugs y’all. That fire is scary.
Wishing everyone in the LA dance community safety during these horrible fires. The MN dance scene is with you all 🙏
Assistance for those who’ve been affected by the disaster. <3
My heart is with California during the fire event. I have worked in disaster management here in Australia and know too well how complex and heartbreaking disaster recovery is. Good luck everyone.
Thank you for all you’re doing. <3
Love from Arizona ❤️
I wish I could share more, but I want to be able to help those any are less fortunate then myself
For dancers and families affected by the fire!
For those affected by the fires, sending all our love and support ❤️ 💜