Hurricane Tumbao is dedicated to performing, teaching and promoting New York style salsa throughout Portland, Oregon and around the world. Also known as "On 2," this exciting style of salsa is fast-coming the world's most popular dance form. And for good reason...

It's fun!

It's challenging! 

It's terrific exercise!

And it's a great way to make new friends!

Whether you are completely new to salsa and just taking your first steps, an intermediate level dancer eager to fine tune your salsa skills, or an advanced salsero determined to take your dancing to the next level, Hurricane Tumbao can help you reach your goals. We provide a fun, supportive environment in which to learn, along with expert instruction that will help you get the most from your salsa experience.

Thank you for visiting our website. We look forward to meeting you and to seeing you on the dance floor!

Help support local salsa this Valentine's Day

Celebrate Valentine's Day salsa style while helping to support Hurricane Tumbao. Be a part of Tumbao, Cache Amor Saturday, February 13 at Aztec Willies!

It's a sweetheart of an event at a sweetheart of a price:

For just $25 per couple/ (for tickets purchased in advance), you will receive a glass of champage, a rose, and two raffle tickets for a chance to win all sorts of great prizes, including: 

• A $500 pair of diamond earrings, courtesy of Adrien Mitchell Jewelry
• Two Friday night passes to the Portland Salsa Congress
• One Free Pass for a one month series of group salsa lessons with Hurricane Tumbao 
• One Free Pass for a 6 week series of group salsa lessons with Rumba y Cache
• One Salsa Women of L.A. Calendar, courtesy of Liz Lira

Plus, you will also be treated to special salsa performances by Hurricane Tumbao, Rumba y Cache, and our very special guest for the evening, noted salsa performer Jayson Molina.

Single tickets are $8 in advance, $12 at the door and include admission only.

All proceeds from this event will go to support Hurricane Tumbao and Rumba y Cache as they represent Portland at various regional and national salsa events throughout the New Year.

Get Your Tickets Now - and Save!

Order your tickets online via our convenient Pay Pal system. Or, you may reach Ricardo by phone at
(503) 307-0885 or by email at ricardo@hurricanetumbao.com. Or contact any member of the Hurricane Tumbao Dance Team.

Raffle tickets can be purchased in person before or at the event, or with your online purchase. Raffle tickets are $1 each.

Thank you for supporting Portland Salsa. We'll see you at Aztec Willie's on February 13th!