Motivo L.A.

Follow us to stay posted regarding class schedule & special events @ Motivo LA! Limited parking in gated lot. Ample street parking. The venue has one 3200 sq. ft.

Conveniently located off of Glendale Blvd in Atwater Village, MOTIVO LA is easily reached by car and public transit. ballroom, and one 530 sq. studio space. Both studios have 6′ tall mirrors along one wall, hardwood floors, state-of-the-art sound equipment and individual temperature controls. A front desk reception area, comfortable seating area, a full kitchen with bar seating and 2 public rest

rooms complete this 4,600 sq. space. Contact us to book: @ [email protected] or (323) 928-2196

Ballroom:

✨(3200 sq.ft.) floating hickory hardwood floor.

✨State-of-the-art sound equipment.

✨Dimmable crystal pendants & track lights.

✨DMX controlled RGB bars and moving spotlights.

✨Large ceiling fans.

✨2 zone HVAC system. Studio:

✨(530 sq. ft.) maple hardwood floor.

✨State-of-the-art sound equipment.

✨Dimmable track lights.

✨Ambient string lights.

✨Large ceiling fans.

✨HVAC system.

✨Wall mounted Ballet Bar & Swedish ladders (wall bars).

✨Lots of natural light.

06/09/2026

✨ Club Velvet returns Saturday, June 20! ✨

We’re excited to welcome back Natalie Mendoza and her Tiki Tigers for an unforgettable night of live music and dancing.

⭐️ 8:00–9:00 PM Classes
• Beginner Swing Class with Carsten Søndergaard
• Intermediate Balboa Workshop with Chris Grover & Hannah Manning

🎶 9:00 PM–12:00 AM
Live music with Natalie Mendoza & the Tiki Tigers

Whether you’re brand new to swing dancing or a seasoned dancer, join us for a beautiful evening of music, community, and dancing.

Can’t wait to see you all on the dance floor! 💛

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06/06/2026

Musicality Workshop with Tango Bardo
Sunday June 7
4:00-5:15pm

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.
We’ll explore:
* Historical context and evolution of tango music
* The role and function of each instrument
* Signature styles of iconic orchestras
* Differences between tango, milonga, and vals
* Musical tools like marcato, phrasing, and layering
The workshop culminates in a guided dance experience, where you’ll apply what you hear - transforming the way you move to the music in

06/04/2026

We’re back at Noche Azul our monthly Salsa & Bachata party next Friday, June 12th!

🕗 8:00 to 9:00 pm – Salsa & Bachata Dance Class with Brielle – class is beginner friendly!
🕺🏽9:00 pm to 1:00 AM – 50/50 Salsa & Bachata Dancing w/ DJ Smooth .ale

🎟️ Class + Social: $30 in advance | $35 at the door
✨ Social ONLY: $20 in advance | $25 at the door

Free Parking • Beginner Friendly Classes • Light Bites

📸 Videography by Sandro

Special guests will be social dancing all night long & there to welcome new dancers on the dance floor directly after the class

📍 Motivo LA
3509 Casitas Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039

05/22/2026

A few beautiful memories from this month’s Club Velvet✨

Thank you to everyone who came out to dance, connect, listen, and help create such a special evening with us. From the workshops to the live music with .lyon and all the magical moments in between — we loved sharing the floor with you. 💛

Already looking forward to the next one.

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05/19/2026

✨ Elmo Verano: The Music Edition

We’re so excited to gather for another El Motivo Tango Marathon: Elmo Verano - August 21–23, 2026❤️

Join us for 24+ hours of dancing with an incredible DJ lineup, along with live traditional and alternative tango music woven throughout the weekend.

Saturday & Sunday mornings, Alex Krebs will guide musicality workshops focused on listening, connection, and becoming more comfortable dancing to modern orchestras, live music, and alternative tango while staying grounded in traditional tango technique.

Our intention for the weekend is to create a space for deeper listening, curiosity, presence, and connection - both with the music and with each other.

✨This event is role-balanced
✨Pre-registration opens June 1st
✨More details here: Elmo Verano 2026

05/18/2026

A huge thank you to and her amazing band - , , and
The energy, artistry, and connection throughout the night were truly special.

And thank you to everyone who came out and filled the space with such warmth and presence 🤍

More soon ✨

05/17/2026

& tearing it up to .lyon at Club Velvet last night🔥

05/15/2026

Throwback to last month’s Club Velvet ✨
 Olivia Hales Adams & Jacob Wi**er tearing it up to the Jonathan Stout Trio 🎶

Can’t wait to see everyone again this weekend for the May edition of Club Velvet featuring .lyon !

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05/14/2026

NEW Bachata Intro Series starts Thursday June 4th! Come meet new people, build greater comfort in your body, and start learning this beautiful dance style with us.

👉 When: Thursdays
🗓️ Class Dates: June 4, 11, 18, 25
🕖 Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm
📍 Where: Motivo LA 3509 Casitas Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039

This series is perfect for anyone who’s always wanted to learn to dance. No experience or partner required!

Sign up on the Motivo LA app or head to our website (elmotivola.com)

05/12/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Friday for the third edition of Noche Azul! 💙

We’re so excited about the beautiful community that’s growing here.

JOIN US FOR THE NEXT NOCHE AZUL!

🗓️ Friday, June 12th
🕗 8:00pm - 1:00am
📍MOTIVO LA - 3509 Casitas Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90039

Noche Azul is a new monthly Salsa & Bachata social dance experience at designed to give our studio dancers a place to grow, and encourage creativity, connection, and community.

Set in Motivo’s beautiful, vintage-inspired ballroom, Noche Azul feels like walking into a hidden Latin-inspired underground club in the middle of Los Angeles.

Address

3509 Casitas Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
90039

Website

http://www.elmotivola.com/

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