Motivo L.A.

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.

09/03/2026

The Daniel Rotem Quartet is back to Motivo on Friday, September 25!

Featuring pianist Miro Sprague, bassist Karl McComas-Reichl, and drummer Christian Euman, the group approaches the jazz quartet tradition as an open conversation - one shaped by trust, deep listening, and a willingness to follow the music wherever it leads.

Daniel Rotem — saxophones
Miro Sprague — piano
Karl McComas-Reichl — bass
Christian Euman 🥁 — drums

Friday, September 25
Doors 7:45 PM
Show 8:30 PM (One Set)

Open seating • All ages welcome
Come early to grab your seat and enjoy empanadas and refreshments from the bar.

Tickets available now - link in bio.

     

Save the date 🗓️ Our next edition of Noche Azul will be happening Friday, September 11th at motivo_la!We’re celebrating ...
09/02/2026

Save the date 🗓️ Our next edition of Noche Azul will be happening Friday, September 11th at motivo_la!

We’re celebrating Yahmani Musa & Alex (Batman) birthdays 🥳

With a special masquerade theme! 🎭

8pm - 9pm - Introductory Salsa & Bachata Class
9pm - 9:30pm New Dancer Welcome
9:30pm - 1:00am Social Dancing (50/50 Salsa Bachata)

🎧 Music by Alexandro Rmz Gil by the Beach
💃 🕺 Class by Brielle Marie Friedman
📍

That’s a wrap! Congratulations to all of our dancers who completed our August Intro Series! Huge thank you to our amazin...
08/31/2026

That’s a wrap! Congratulations to all of our dancers who completed our August Intro Series!

Huge thank you to our amazing instructors! Balboa with Nick Williams , Solo Jazz with Isabella Robledo , West Coast Swing with Sam Vaden , Bachata with Brielle Marie Friedman , and Samba de Gafieira with Gafieira Los Angeles 💃🏻🕺🏽 !

September Intro Series Registration is still open!
Check out:

Tuesdays • Intro to Lindy Hop at 7:00pm with Nick Williams

Tuesdays • Intro to Latin Hustle at 9:00pm with Devon Cady-Lee

Wednesdays • Intro to West Coast Swing at 7:00pm with Exenia

Thursdays starting 9/10 • Intro to Salsa On2 at 7:00pm with Brielle Marie Friedman

Link in Bio!

Ready to start a new dance adventure?Our Level 1 Intro Series begins next week! ☀️Designed for absolute beginners, no ex...
08/30/2026

Ready to start a new dance adventure?

Our Level 1 Intro Series begins next week! ☀️
Designed for absolute beginners, no experience (or partner) needed.

September Intro Series:

9/1 Tuesdays at 7:00pm • Lindy Hop with Nick Williams (5 weeks)

9/1 Tuesdays at 9:00pm • Latin Hustle with Devon Cady-Lee (5 weeks)

9/2 Wednesdays at 7:00pm • West Coast Swing with Exenia (5 weeks)

9/10 Thursdays at 7:00pm • Salsa On2 with Brielle Marie Friedman (4 weeks)

Supportive, Fun, and Beginner Friendly!
Links in Bio!

08/30/2026

✨ Club Velvet turns ONE tonight! ✨

& The Hot House Gang

A huge thank you to everyone who has danced, volunteered, played music, taught, and helped make Club Velvet such an incredible dance over the past year. We couldn’t have done it without you.

To celebrate our one-year anniversary, we’re thrilled to welcome back Dave Stuckey & The Hot House Gang!

⭐️ 8:00 PM Classes
• Intermediate Lindy Hop with Nick Williams & Sarah Jensen Nick Williams
• Beginner Swing Class with Isabella Robledo Isabella Robledo

🎶 9:00 PM–12:00 AM
Live music and social dancing with Dave Stuckey Dave Stuckey & The Hot House Gang

🎟 Pre-sale tickets available — link in bio.

Can’t wait to celebrate with all of you tonight! 🥂

losangelesdance oneyearanniversary

✨ Creative Music Series - September Edition We’re thrilled to present the Daniel Rotem Quartet for the September edition...
08/28/2026

✨ Creative Music Series - September Edition

We’re thrilled to present the Daniel Rotem Quartet for the September edition of the Creative Music Series at Motivo!

Daniel Rotem — saxophones
Miro Sprague — piano
Karl McComas-Reichl — bass
Christian Euman 🥁 — drums

Friday, September 25
Doors 7:45 PM
Show 8:30 PM (One Set)
Motivo LA

Open seating • All ages welcome
Come early to grab your seat and enjoy empanadas and refreshments from the bar.

Tickets available now - link in bio.

08/26/2026

We’re excited to see everyone back in the ballroom this Friday for our August edition of Noche Azul! ✨

✨ Noche Azul - August Edition ✨

🗓️ Friday, August 28

🕗 8:00 to 9:00 pm – Introductory Salsa & Bachata Dance Class with Brielle Marie Friedman

✨ 9:00 to 9:30 pm – New Dancer Welcome
New to social dancing? This part of the night is designed just for you! Join us for fun dance games, slower music, and intentional opportunities to meet and connect with other dancers.

🕺🏽 9:30pm to 1:00 am – 50/50 Salsa & Bachata Dancing w/ DJ Smooth Alexandro Rmz and DJ Gil Gil by the Beach

📍Motivo LA
3509 Casitas Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90039

08/18/2026

✨ What a spectacular concert! ✨

Thank you so much, Emma Dayhuff, and this incredible ensemble for an unforgettable night of music. ❤️🎶

Emma Dayhuff — Bass Emma Dayhuff
Devin Daniels — Alto Saxophone
Andrew Renfroe — Guitar Andrew Renfroe
Luca Mendoza — Piano Luca Mendoza
Myles Martin — Drums Myles Martin

We’re so grateful to have shared this beautiful music with our Motivo community. What a night! 🙏✨

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3509 Casitas Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
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