Out and about with The SHOUT: Salsa Night with Tumbáo

Members of Tumbáo say their regular Salsa Nights bring the spirit of Latin America to Wichita. Julian Azcary Montes takes us to a recent salsa night at Wave, where the floor was packed with dancers — including beginners.

"We don't care ... if you're scared to dance or you don't know how to dance," says Ereymi Correa Santana. "As long as you're having a great time, we'll embrace you."

Tumbáo's next Salsa Night kicks off at 10 p.m. Saturday, April 25 at John Barleycorn's, 608 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita. Admission is $15.

This video is the first of a new series that will highlight reoccurring events in the Wichita area and beyond. If you've never tried Salsa Night, an art auction, or any number of arts events around town, "you're missing out, come through!" We'd love to see you there.

Julian Azcary Montes is a curious, dedicated and passionate storyteller. As a photographer, videographer and filmmaker, he has been active in documentary and visual storytelling since 2018. He now runs Azcary Creative, a storytelling studio that partners with nonprofits, civic institutions, arts organizations, and values-driven businesses. He navigates grounded, authentic storytelling that captures transformational moments, elevates history, transfers knowledge, and discovers impact that speaks to the heart, from the heart — all to make progress on the biggest challenges.  

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