Group Classes
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Argentine Tango
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Bachata
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Balboa
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Collegiate Shag
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Latin Hustle
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Lindy Hop
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Salsa On2
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Solo Jazz
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West Coast Swing
Class Structure
Level 1 — Intro Series
A month-long series of fundamentals for any given style
Designed to give all students a shared, solid foundation
Once completed, and as you advance into Level 1.5, you’ll be able to retake all Level 1 series at no cost — perfect for reinforcing basics or learning the other role
Please note: Level 1 Intro Series run one month at a time and rotate monthly. To see which Level 1 series are coming up in future months, please check here >>>
Level 1.5 — Ongoing Beginner
Advanced beginner level
Requires completion of Level 1 or equivalent experience
Focuses on building comfort, technique, and vocabulary in an ongoing format with monthly topics
Advancing to Higher Levels
Progression beyond Level 1.5 happens through assessment
Assessments take place during practice sessions
Please ask your instructor for an assessment if you feel ready to move up
Events
Join us for Noche Azul! A night of Salsa and Bachata dancing, community, and connection in our vintage-inspired ballroom. 💙✨
Come experience the magic of Noche Azul — a Latin dance night that just might be one of LA’s best-kept secrets!
Hidden away inside the most unassuming space, Noche Azul feels like stepping into a secret speakeasy with welcoming vibes, an amazing dance floor, and complimentary lite bites all night long.
Bridge to Everywhere is a Los Angeles-based transcultural music ensemble and nonprofit arts organization that explores connections between contemporary musical practices from around the world.
Jonathan Armstrong is a musician, composer, and educator serving as the Director of Jazz Studies and Commercial Music at Idaho State University. He moved to Pocatello in 2015 after living and working as a professional musician in Los Angeles for nine years.
Fay Victor’s Herbie Nichols SUNG
Described as “an avant-garde Nina Simone with the performance punch of Betty Carter” (MOJO Magazine), New York-based sound artist, composer, educator, and bandleader Fay Victor uses performance, improvisation, and composition to examine representations of modern life and blackness.
Lisa Mezzacappa’s Five(ish)
With Five(ish), Mezzacappa brings together five improvisers—sometimes more, sometimes less—in a flexible format that encourages spontaneous musical dialogue and creative risk-taking, reflecting Mezzacappa’s commitment to collaboration and exploration.
We’re thrilled to welcome Catina DeLuna & Otmaro Ruiz to Motivo on Friday, October 16 for a very special concert.
Each week, we’ll break down new material step by step and review what you’ve learned before - helping you develop a strong, confident foundation by the end of the series.
✔ No partner required
✔ All levels welcome
Milonga Gavito at Motivo LA 1st Friday of the month! We're looking forward to sharing a beautiful evening with you - filled with lovely tandas, warm hugs, delicious snacks!
Fusion dance is a world in which everyone is free to express themselves through movement, regardless of their dance background and experience.
Join us for Noche Azul! A night of Salsa and Bachata dancing, community, and connection in our vintage-inspired ballroom. 💙✨
Come experience the magic of Noche Azul — a Latin dance night that just might be one of LA’s best-kept secrets!
Hidden away inside the most unassuming space, Noche Azul feels like stepping into a secret speakeasy with welcoming vibes, an amazing dance floor, and complimentary lite bites all night long.
Come experience the magic of Club Velvet — a one-of-a-kind night out in Los Angeles where live music, vintage ambiance, and social dancing come together for an unforgettable evening.

