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Brazilian Samba Social with Live Music
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.
Creative Music at Motivo: Xmas Euman
The incredible Christian Euman returns with “XMAS EUMAN” — his jazzful and deeply inspired take on holiday favorites. He’ll be joined by an all-star ensemble featuring Josh Johnson on saxophone, Josh Nelson on piano, Anna Butters on bass, and Michael Mayo - voice.
Milonga del Sol
Milonga Del Sol at Motivo LA! We're looking forward to sharing a beautiful afternoon with you - filled with lovely tandas, warm hugs, delicious snacks and twilight ambience.
Club Velvet: Swing Dance feat. Carl Sonny Leyland
Join us for Club Velvet - a night of live music, swing dancing, and community ♥️
New Year’s Eve at Motivo LA
New Year’s Eve at Motivo LA! Expect warm embraces, golden vibes, and a midnight toast with your tango family.
We are already counting down the tandas…
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.
Beginner Bootcamp: an introduction to Argentine Tango
Curious about Tango? Come try out a class for an introduction to Argentine Tango.
Intro Series: West Coast Swing
This is a progressive West Coast Swing series designed for brand-new dancers.
✔ Absolute Basics & Six-Count Patterns
✔ No partner or experience required
Intro Series: Salsa On2
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
Intro Series: Argentine Tango
This progressive Tango Intro Series is designed for brand-new dancers:
✔Absolute Basics & Foundational Patterns
✔ No partner or experience required
Creative Music at Motivo: Vardan Ovsepian & Tatiana Parra
Tatiana Parra (voice) and Vardan Ovsepian (piano) unite again to explore further innovative territories in the art of duo. The character of the newly written and arranged works is underlined by a duality, balancing the contrapuntal complexity with lyricism.
Milonga del Sol
Milonga Del Sol at Motivo LA! We're looking forward to sharing a beautiful afternoon with you - filled with lovely tandas, warm hugs, delicious snacks and twilight ambience.
Club Velvet: Swing Dance feat. Jonathan Stout’s Campus Five
Join us for Club Velvet - a night of live music, swing dancing, and community ♥️
MicroVibe: A 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.
Intro Series: Bachata
No partner or experience needed to join the Intro class! In this Bachata dance class, you’ll learn foundational steps, body movement, and partner patterns. This class is perfect for brand-new dancers and those who want to feel more comfortable with their movement and self-expression.
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.
Club Velvet: Swing Dance feat. San Lyon (Special 4th Saturday)
Join us for Club Velvet - a night of live music, swing dancing, and community ♥️
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.
Intro Series: Tango
This progressive Tango Intro Series is designed for brand-new dancers:
✔Absolute Basics & Foundational Patterns
✔ No partner or experience required
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
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.
Beginner Bootcamp: an Introduction to Argentine Tango
Curious about Tango? Come try out a class for an introduction to Argentine Tango.
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.
Milonga Gavito
A world-class artist, an icon of tango pedagogy, and a performer whose elegance has inspired dancers around the globe.
This Milonga Gavito features:
SHOWTIME Performance by Giselle Anne & Dennis Cante
A rare and unforgettable moment.
Creative Music at Motivo: Jonathan Richards
We are super excited to welcome Jonathan Richards, a phenomenal Los Angeles–based bassist whose musicality and versatility have made him a deeply respected voice in the scene. Jonathan will be joined by Brandon Bae - guitar, Daniel Rotem - saxophones, Miro Sprague - piano, Dan Schnelle - drums
Intro to Swing Dancing
This is an intro class for Swing Dance designed for brand-new dancers.
Absolute Basic Steps & Patterns
✔ No partner or experience required
Club Velvet: Swing Dance with Live Music The Tiger Five starring Natalie Hanna Mendoza
Join us for Club Velvet - a night of live music, swing dancing, and community ♥️
Milonga del Sol
Milonga Del Sol at Motivo LA! We're looking forward to sharing a beautiful afternoon with you - filled with lovely tandas, warm hugs, delicious snacks and twilight ambience.
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.
Club Velvet Masquerade! Swing Dance with Live Music: Pino Noir
Join us for the 3rd edition of Club Velvet - a night of live music, swing dancing, and community ♥️. We’re excited to have the incredible Pino Noir, plus a pre-dance workshop.
Masquerade edition!
Milonga del Sol
Milonga Del Sol at Motivo LA! We're looking forward to sharing a beautiful afternoon with you - filled with lovely tandas, warm hugs, delicious snacks and twilight ambience.
Creative Music at Motivo: Daniel Rotem / Miro Sprague / Karl McComas-Reichl / Christian Euman
We’re delighted to welcome saxophonist Daniel Rotem, pianist Miro Sprague, bassist Karl McComas-Reichl, and drummer Christian Euman for the October Creative Music Series. This cooperative quartet blends original compositions with imaginative takes on classics, grounded in deep listening, trust, and artistic freedom.
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.
Club Velvet: Swing Dance with Live Music: Jonathan Stout & his Campus Five Feat. Hilary Alexander
Join us for the 2nd edition of Club Velvet - a night of live music, swing dancing, and community ♥️. We’re excited to have the incredible Jonathan Stout and his Campus Five feat. Hilary Alexander, plus a pre-dance workshop led by the exceptional Steven Sayer and Karine Hermes.
Creative Music at Motivo: Billy Mohler
We’re excited to feature bassist Billy Mohler with a powerhouse quartet: Jeff Parker (guitar), Chris Speed (tenor saxophone), and Jay Bellerose (drums). Together they create an electrifying sound—fearless, inventive, and full of raw energy—for the September edition of the Creative Music Series.
Westivo: Westie Social
Join us for our monthly West Coast Swing social at the beautiful Motivo LA ballroom in Atwater Village! We have two levels of classes beforehand, and everyone is invited to drop in!
Beginner Bootcamp: an introduction to Argentine Tango
Curious about Tango? Come try out a class for an introduction to Argentine Tango.
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.
VOCE (Vardan Ovsepian Chamber Ensemble)
After a few years of silence Vardan Ovsepian Chamber Ensemble (VOCE), will premier new works on August 30th at Motivo LA in Atwater Village.
Club Velvet: Swing Dance with Live Music
Join us for the grand opening of Club Velvet - a night of live music, dancing, and community in a space made for it all. We’re kicking things off with the incredible Dave Stuckey & the Hot House Gang, plus a pre-dance workshop led by two legends of swing, Nick Williams and Sylvia Sykes.
Creative Music at Motivo: Melinda Sullivan & Larry Goldings
We are ecstatic to welcome this legendary duo: tap dancer Melinda Sullivan and pianist+composer Larry Goldings! Joining Melinda and Larry for this special performance will be the phenomenal singer-songwriter & Grammy winner Gaby Moreno and bassist extraordinaire Karl McComas-Reichl.
Westivo: Westie Social
Join us for our monthly West Coast Swing social at the beautiful Motivo LA ballroom in Atwater Village! We have two levels of classes beforehand, and everyone is invited to drop in!
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: Christina Galisatus
The Creative Music series at Motivo LA focuses on artists who value listening as a fundamental part of their creative process, presenting music that transcends the boundaries of genre.
Westivo: Westie Social w/ DJ Millie Marks
Join us for our monthly West Coast Swing social at the beautiful Motivo LA ballroom in Atwater Village! We have two levels of classes beforehand, and everyone is invited to drop in!
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.
Brazilian Samba Social with Live Music
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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Music
Motivo LA presents creative music that transcends the boundaries of genre. Utilizing the warm and intimate space, artists and audience come together, building a community that is founded on artistic substance, sincere connection, and meaningful creation.
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Dance
At Motivo LA, dancers of all levels come together to explore the art of true social dancing—where improvisation, connection, and musicality take center stage, nurturing a culture rooted in presence, authenticity, and shared movement.
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