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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Noche Azul
May 8
Noche Azul

Join us for Noche Azul - a night of Salsa and Bachata dancing, community, and connection in our vintage-inspired ballroom. 💙✨

Creative Music at Motivo: Sasha Berliner
May 15
Creative Music at Motivo: Sasha Berliner

A visionary vibraphonist, composer, and bandleader, Sasha brings a bold and expansive musical voice that moves fluidly between jazz, electronic textures, and contemporary composition. Her work is at once deeply rooted and forward-looking — playful, exploratory, and emotionally resonant.

Club Velvet feat. San Lyon
May 16
Club Velvet feat. San Lyon

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

Samba de Gafieira: Weekend Intensive
Jul 10
Samba de Gafieira: Weekend 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.

Group Classes

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