Welcome to Motivo LA

Motivo LA is a home for dance, music, and community in Atwater Village, offering weekly classes, social dances, and live concerts in a warm, vintage-inspired space. We host swing, tango, salsa, and other social dance styles, along with creative music events that highlight world-class artists. Every gathering at Motivo is designed to inspire connection, creativity, and authentic shared experience.

Upcoming Events

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FusionVibe: a Fusion & Micro Social Dance
Feb 7
FusionVibe: a Fusion & Micro Social Dance

Fusion dance is a world in which everyone is free to express themselves through movement, regardless of their dance background and experience.

Creative Music at Motivo: Rachel Eckroth Trio
Feb 13
Creative Music at Motivo: Rachel Eckroth Trio

Rachel Eckroth is a 3x Grammy-nominated pianist known for her work as a leader and collaborator across jazz, experimental music, and popular genres. She has toured and recorded with St. Vincent, Chris Botti, Rufus Wainwright, and members of David Bowie’s Blackstar band. Her writing for the trio features melodic themes, open harmonic spaces, and room for collective improvisation.

Club Velvet: Valentine’s in New Orleans with The Big Butter Jazz Band
Feb 14
Club Velvet: Valentine’s in New Orleans with The Big Butter Jazz Band

Join us for Club Velvet - a night of live music, swing dancing, and community ♥️

FusionVibe: a Fusion & Micro Social Dance
Mar 7
FusionVibe: a Fusion & Micro Social Dance

Fusion dance is a world in which everyone is free to express themselves through movement, regardless of their dance background and experience.

Noche Azul: Salsa & Bachata Social Dancing feat. La Verdad
Mar 13
Noche Azul: Salsa & Bachata Social Dancing feat. La Verdad

Join us for Noche Azul - a night of live music, Salsa and Bachata dancing, and community ♥️

Creative Music at Motivo: Holly Palmer Metamorphosis LIVE
Mar 20
Creative Music at Motivo: Holly Palmer Metamorphosis LIVE

A Los Angeles–based vocologist, singer and fearless musical explorer, Holly Palmer brings a deeply immersive performance that lives between jazz, art-pop, and experimental sound. This special evening marks a rare opportunity to experience Metamorphosis live—an album built on discovery, vulnerability, and the expressive power of the human voice beyond words.

Club Velvet: Swing Dance feat. Josh Collazo’s Jazzboree
Mar 21
Club Velvet: Swing Dance feat. Josh Collazo’s Jazzboree

Join us for Club Velvet - a night of live music, swing dancing, and community ♥️

Summer of Samba: Gafieira Intensive
Jul 10
Summer of Samba: Gafieira Intensive

Be transported to the dancehalls of Rio de Janeiro at this Brazilian music concert and dance party! Conveniently located at the beautiful Motivo LA, just off the 5 freeway in the Atwater Village neighborhood of Los Angeles.

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