Iroko Dance Academy is Tampa’s premier salsa and bachata team program, directed by world champions Ernesto Bulnes and Denisse Cambria. Launched as a company project in 2018 and established as a full studio in 2023, Iroko brings New York mambo precision and Afro-Cuban sabor to the stage– with training that takes dancers from first steps to championship-level performance. The academy fields Student, Semi-Pro, Pro, and Iroko Ladies teams, and runs intensive “World Project” programs that develop musicality, speed, and stage presence.
Iroko teams and directors have earned top results at international salsa competitions, including the World Salsa Summit and Euroson Latino, and regularly perform and teach across the U.S. and abroad. At home in Tampa, Iroko hosts monthly socials, workshops, and auditions, cultivating a supportive community while maintaining a reputation for intricate partnerwork, dynamic team choreography, and clean On2 technique.