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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FusionVibe: a Fusion & Micro Social Dance
Dec 6
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
Dec 7
Beginner Bootcamp: an Introduction to Argentine Tango

Curious about Tango? Come try out a class for an introduction to Argentine Tango.

Brazilian Samba Social with Live Music
Dec 13
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: Christian Euman
Dec 19
Creative Music at Motivo: Christian Euman

The incredible Christian Euman returns with “Christmas 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 on vocals.

Milonga del Sol
Dec 20
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
Dec 20
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 @ Motivo LA
Dec 31
New Year’s Eve @ 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
Jan 3
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: Salsa On2
Jan 8
Intro Series: Salsa On2

This is a progressive West Coast Swing series designed for brand-new dancers.

4-Week Series

Absolute Basics & Six-Count Patterns

✔ No partner or experience required

All Classes

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Tango

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Balboa

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West Coast Swing

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Hustle

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Solo Jazz

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Salsa On2

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