Rhythm Relief: A Swingtacular Benefit Happening on May 23

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What do you do when faced with the huge problem of a worldwide pandemic putting hardworking dancers and musicians out of work? Well, if you are Nick Williams, you put on a show.

On May 23rd, Nick, in partnership with the Pacific Swing Dance Foundation (PSDF), is hosting “Rhythm Relief: The Swingtacular Show!“ a live-streamed swing show to benefit swing dance professionals and swing musicians. Here’s the promo:

Check out this bad ass list of performers:

  • Peter Strom and Naomi Uyama

  • Kevin St. Laurent

  • Pontus Persson & Isabella Gregorio

  • Remy Kouakou Kouame

  • Laura Glaess & Brooks Prumo

  • LaTasha Barnes

  • Jenny Thomas

  • Nils Andrén & Bianca Locatelli

  • Jeremy Otth & Laura Keat

  • Steve Sayer & Chanzie Gomez

  • Carla Heiney

  • Mia & Charlie Halloran

  • Irina Amzashvili & Natalia Eristavi

  • Andreas Olsson & Olga Marina

  • Nikki Marvin

  • Mike & Dan Legenthal

  • Nick Williams

And here’s the all-star Rhythm Relief Band:

  • Keenan McKenzie

  • Laura Windley

  • Josh Collazo

  • Jonathan Stout

  • Paul Cosentino

  • Gordon Au

  • Marquis Howell

Insanity. You alls can not miss this one. For up to date details, check the Facebook event.

To contribute to the fund to support swing professionals head to the PSDF website.

And if you are a full time swing professional and want to apply to receive funds, fill out this form.