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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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Intro Classes
At Motivo LA, our Intro Series are designed for absolute beginners to explore the foundations of social dancing in a welcoming, supportive environment. Through rhythm, connection, musicality, and movement, students build confidence step by step while discovering the joy of dance, community, and shared experience.
All Events
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.
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 - Jonathan Stout & his Rugcutters feat. Hilary Alexander
Join us for Club Velvet - a night of live music, swing dancing, and community ♥️
Noche Azul
Join us for Noche Azul! A night of Salsa and Bachata dancing, community, and connection in our vintage-inspired ballroom. 💙✨
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
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!
Elmo Verano: The Music Edition
Join us for more than 24 hours of dancing with an incredible lineup of DJs, along with special live music experiences woven throughout the weekend — featuring both traditional tango music and alternative tango music.
Heels Fusion Series
Join us for a special pop-up Heels Fusion series with Briellle!
For intermediate dancers ready to stretch themselves with a different style. You’ll be learning a fusion heels combo to Raye’s “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!” You can take this class in heels, flats, or bare feet.
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
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!
Club Velvet feat. Nat & her Tiki Tigers
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.
Noche Azul
Join us for Noche Azul! A night of Salsa and Bachata dancing, community, and connection in our vintage-inspired ballroom. 💙✨
Tango Bardo - LIVE at Motivo LA
Join us for an unforgettable evening of Argentine tango danced to live music by Tango Bardo, one of the most celebrated tango orchestras performing today — direct from Buenos Aires.
Tango Bardo Workshop
Dive deep into the rich complexity of Argentine tango music with the members of Tango Bardo. This immersive session gives dancers and aficionados a clear framework to understand and interpret the genre.
Milonga Gavito
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!
Club Velvet feat. San Lyon
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.
Noche Azul
Join us for Noche Azul - a night of Salsa and Bachata dancing, community, and connection in our vintage-inspired ballroom. 💙✨
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. The Jonathan Stout Trio
Join us for Club Velvet - a night of live music, swing dancing, and community ♥️
Noche Azul: Salsa & Bachata Social Dancing
Join us for Noche Azul - a night of Salsa and Bachata dancing, community, and connection in our vintage-inspired ballroom. 💙✨
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.
Special Salsa & Bachata Workshops
Join us for a special evening of Salsa & Bachata workshops at Motivo LA! This evening is designed to level up your musical understanding of these flavorful dance styles.
Club Velvet: Swing Dance feat. Josh Collazo’s Jazzboree (Album Debut)
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.
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 ♥️
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: 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
Fusion dance is a world in which everyone is free to express themselves through movement, regardless of their dance background and experience.
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.
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.
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…
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.