Celebrate community, compassion, and connection at our annual Rhumba 4 Rainbow gala benefiting The Rainbow Project. This vibrant evening features live music, dancing, inspiring stories, and an incredible silent auction—all in support of trauma-informed mental health services for children and families in Dane County. Join us on the biggest dance floor in Madison for the area's largest salsa dancing event featuring . . .

✨ Live performances by:

Barrio Dance (as recently seen on America's Got Talent!)
Chi X Movement
World Youth Dance Champions, Salsabrositas
World Salsa Dance Champions, Evelyn & Guasa
and Angela Puerta, with a Shakira-inspired performance

🎵 Live music by Orquesta Madi-Son

💃 Dance leadership by Francis Medrano

🍽️ Dinner buffet provided

🌟 Celebrity Dance Competition featuring:

Binta Ceesay – Community Engagement Specialist, African Center for Community Development
Mike Moh – Actor (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood), martial artist, and CEO
Maria Redmond – Director, Wisconsin Office of Sustainability & Clean Energy
Alaina Tomesh – Weekend News Anchor, WMTV 15
Gracie Tuohy – Wake Up Wisconsin News Anchor, WKOW 27

🏆 Community Awards Ceremony

👠 Open Latin Dance Contests

✨ Open Fashion Contests for all ages

🎶 Plus social dancing throughout the night!

Secure your sponsorship, purchase tickets, and explore the auction gallery (coming summer 2026!) to make a lasting impact. Together, we can help every child heal and thrive.

22nd Annual Rhumba 4 Rainbow

Friday, September 18, 2026 at Monona Terrace

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