Grantee Database

Healing Thru Rhythm

Grant Year

2026-27

Grant Program

General Operating Support

Award Amount

$12,000.00

Project Description

With support from the California Arts Council, HEALING THRU RHYTHM will strengthen its capacity to deliver culturally relevant, community‑centered dance and movement arts programs for Black, Brown, and systemically marginalized communities across Southern California. CAC funds will support essential operating needs, including staffing, program coordination, space rentals, insurance, and administrative infrastructure, ensuring consistent and accessible arts programming.

Funding will also enhance outreach, volunteer coordination, and program evaluation efforts, allowing the organization to expand its reach, deepen community engagement, and maintain a sustainable structure that supports high‑quality, culturally grounded arts experiences. This investment will help Healing Thru Rhythm continue providing joyful, inclusive, and culturally inspired movement programs that promote wellness, connection, and creative expression.

Organization Summary

Our core programs are built on accessibility, cultural pride, and the belief that movement is a powerful tool for healing.

Dance Fitness Classes:
We offer free and low‑cost weekly dance fitness sessions that blend rhythmic movement, cardio exercise, and cultural music traditions. Classes include Afrobeats, Dancehall, Soca, Line Dancing, and heritage‑based movement styles that celebrate identity while promoting physical activity and stress reduction. These sessions serve participants of all ages and fitness levels, creating inclusive spaces where community members can build confidence and improve their health.

Monthly Line Dance Events:
Our signature “Line It Up, Wine It Down” series brings the community together for themed line dance classes led by local and guest instructors. These events promote cultural expression, social connection, and intergenerational engagement while providing a joyful, safe environment for movement and community bonding.

Community Workshops and Pop‑Up Sessions:
We partner with schools, community centers, faith‑based organizations, and health agencies to deliver pop‑up classes and wellness workshops focused on mental health, nutrition, self‑care, and confidence‑building. These programs expand access to wellness resources in neighborhoods that often lack affordable options.

Culturally Rooted Wellness Experiences:
Throughout the year, we host special events and awareness‑based classes that honor cultural heritage months, celebrate community identity, and uplift underserved populations through movement, music, and shared experience.

Across all programs, Healing Thru Rhythm centers accessibility, cultural relevance, and community connection, ensuring that wellness is not a luxury but a resource available to everyone.

Organization

Healing Thru Rhythm

Address

17528 SAGEBRUSH WAY

CARSON

90746-7468

County

Los Angeles

Region

South – Los Angeles & Orange

Website

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