What to expect in July at the Tumbao Social

Tad Graves
Jun 26
3 min read

Weather for Atlanta, GA:

Current Conditions: Sunny, 91°F (33°C)

Daily Forecast:

Thursday, June 26: Low: 71°F (22°C), High: 91°F (33°C), Description: Humid with some sun; a thunderstorm in the area late this afternoon; storms can bring flooding downpours and localized damaging wind gusts
Friday, June 27: Low: 70°F (21°C), High: 86°F (30°C), Description: Humid with times of clouds and sun; an afternoon thunderstorm in the area
Saturday, June 28: Low: 71°F (22°C), High: 86°F (30°C), Description: Humid with some sun, then turning cloudy; a thunderstorm in a couple of spots in the afternoon
Sunday, June 29: Low: 71°F (22°C), High: 89°F (32°C), Description: Humid with some sun, then turning cloudy; a thunderstorm in parts of the area in the afternoon
Monday, June 30: Low: 71°F (21°C), High: 87°F (31°C), Description: Humid with variable cloudiness; an afternoon thunderstorm in parts of the area
Tuesday, July 1: Low: 69°F (21°C), High: 89°F (32°C), Description: Low clouds, then perhaps some sun and humid; a thunderstorm in spots in the afternoon
Wednesday, July 2: Low: 69°F (20°C), High: 86°F (30°C), Description: A thunderstorm around in the morning; otherwise, humid with times of sun and clouds

Here’s what July’s Tumbao Dance Social in Atlanta is likely to be like:

🎉 Event Vibe & Schedule

Held on 2nd Saturdays: In July, expect it on Saturday, July 12, at Academy Ballroom (800 Miami Cir NE, Suite 140) (academyballroomatl.com).
Time: Doors open around 9:30 pm, featuring a complimentary salsa intro class by guest instructors (Zaida & Eric, or Ruben Gonzalez) (latinconsabor.com).
Social Dancing runs until 2:00 am – 2:30 am, with two music rooms:
- Salsa/Mambo/Guaguancó in the main room
- A Bachata room spinning in parallel (danceus.org, social-dance.today).
Music: Curated by resident DJ Mike Arana, often joined by guest DJs—expect energetic, classic salsa, son montuno, and modern Bachata (social-dance.today).

💵 Cost & BYOB

Entry is around $15 cash or $17 credit—may vary slightly in July.
It's a BYOB event with no bar on-site, so bring your own drinks (no coolers or ice, lounge area available) (social-dance.today).

👯‍♀️ Crowd & Atmosphere

Welcomes dancers of all levels and styles (On1, On2, On3, etc.).
Typically draws both local dance community enthusiasts and visitors, known for being fun, welcoming, and social (danceus.org).
One Reddit user sums up the salsa dance scene in Atlanta:
“It was a blast!” and notes socials usually “start at around 9:30–10pm and go on till 1–2am” (reddit.com).

🌡️ July Forecast Outlook

July nights in Atlanta are typically hot (mid-80s °F) and very humid, with frequent afternoon or evening thunderstorms, especially later in the day .

What this means for Tumbao:

The ballroom will be air-conditioned, so indoor dancing will be comfortable.
Coming from outside, bring a light sweater or shawl in case the AC feels chilly.
Keep an eye on the forecast—thunderstorms may make the drive in wet or slow, so consider arriving early.

✅ Bottom Line

Expect an energetic, welcoming Latin dance party with quality music, a beginner-friendly intro class, and a lively, mixed-level crowd. Indoor comfort is assured—just prep for warm, humid weather and occasional rain when getting there.

Let me know if you want tips on parking, nearby places to grab dinner beforehand, or how to prep for July’s heat!