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West Coast Swing: Intro Series part 2 (the Whip)
The Whip Series is the continuation of the Intro series and focuses on introducing the classic "whip" pattern—a core eight-count movement essential to West Coast Swing.
✔ No partner required
✔ Pre-req: WCS basics / Level 1 Intro Series)
Salsa On2: Intro Series
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
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.
Samba de Gafieira: Intro Series
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
Argentine Tango: Intro Series
This progressive Tango Intro Series is designed for brand-new dancers:
✔Absolute Basics & Foundational Patterns
✔ No partner or experience required
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 ♥️
West Coast Swing: Intro Series (part 1)
In this beginner-friendly intro series, you’ll build comfort with the rhythm, connection, and structure that form the backbone of West Coast Swing!
✔ Absolute Basics & Six-Count Patterns ✔ No partner or experience required
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
Join us for Club Velvet - a night of live music, swing dancing, and community ♥️
Bachata: Intro Series
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.
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.
Open Level Workshop with Yushi and Thalia
Hailing from Japan and Canada respectively, they have used their dance skills to teacdh, compete and grow Hustle communities around the world. Join us for a special 1.5 hour workshop, an open level format that will include technique, foundation, training and warm ups to improve your hustle. Social included.
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 ♥️
Valentine’s in New Orleans: Intro to Swing Dancing & Live Band Night
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.
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.
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: 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.
Intro Series: Lindy Hop
This is a progressive Lindy Hop series designed for brand-new dancers.
✔ Absolute Basic Movements & Patterns
✔ No partner or experience required
Intro Series: Balboa
This is a progressive Balboa series designed for brand-new dancers.
✔ Absolute Basic Movements & Patterns
✔ No partner or experience required
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.
Trio SynThesis
Known for their genre-defying performances and bold interpretations, the trio blends classical training with fearless innovation.
Intro to Swing Dancing & Live Band Night
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.
Club Velvet: Swing Dance feat. Jonathan Stout’s Campus Five
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.
Creative Music at Motivo: Vardan Ovsepian & Tatiana Parra
Fractal Limit 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.
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
Intro Series: Latin Hustle
This is a progressive Latin Hustle series designed for brand-new dancers.
✔ Absolute Basic Movements & Patterns
✔ No partner or experience required
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
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.
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…
Intro to Swing Dancing & Live Band Night
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.
Club Velvet: Swing Dance feat. Carl Sonny Leyland
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.
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.
Motivo Holiday Party
Join us next Sunday for one of our favorite traditions of the year - the Motivo Holiday Party, a celebration where dancers from all styles come together to share music, community, and the joy of the season.
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.
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.
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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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