Club Velvet: Jonathan Stout & his Campus Five, feat. Hilary Alexander 🔥
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Join us at Club Velvet for a night of live music, dancing, and community. To kick off 2026, we have the wonderful Jonathan Stout and his Campus Five, featuring Hilary Alexander. Plus a special guest instructor from D.C. – Annabel Quisao, teaching an intermediate balboa workshop with Jacob Wigger!
Our venue features beautiful floating dance floors and a vintage flair to set the scene for an evening that’s all about connection and great music. All swing dance styles & tempos!
Location: Motivo LA 3509 Casitas Ave, Atwater Village (LA) 90039 Evening Overview: 8:00 – 9:00PM • Special Intermediate Balboa Workshop with Annabel Quisao & Jacob Wigger • Beginner-Friendly Swing Lesson (no experience or partner necessary) 9:00 – 12:00AM (at least) • Live music by Jonathan Stout & his Campus Five, feat. Hilary Alexander
Pricing: Social only – $25 pre-sale / $30 at the door Workshop + Social – $40 pre-sale / $45 at the door Beginner Lesson + Social – $30 pre-sale / $35 at the door https://elmotivola.com/events/club-velvet-january2026
Please bring your own water bottle. Lots of free street parking in a safe, walkable neighborhood!
About the Venue: Tucked into the heart of Los Angeles, this vintage-inspired space offers 2,000 square feet of sprung hardwood floors made for dancing. High ceilings, golden lighting, and velvet drapery set the tone – warm and refined, with a sound system tuned for a rich live music experience.
Motivo LA is a large dance venue in Atwater Village that is hosting a new monthly Swing night – Club Velvet!
Located in a sort of residential area, the outside is very underwhelming but the inside has a great ambiance! It’s a large space with an amazing floor and lots of room to dance.
The night starts with two concurrent lessons offered – one for beginners and one for intermediate/advanced dancers. When we went, the advanced one was taught by no less than Steve Sayer and Karine Hermes, so we’re talking top-notch instructors here!
The bands have been excellent as well; whoever is booking them knows what dancers want!
The crowd was great when we for Jonathan Stout and His Campus Five Featuring Hilary Alexander. Needless to say, I hope this Swing dance event continues for a long time!
p.s., They tell everyone to bring their own water bottle. I think it’s great that they don’t have to throw away a bunch of plastic cups at the end of each night!
Quick Facts
When
One Saturday per month with lessons at 8PM and band at 9PM
Cost
Dance only: $30, with beginner lesson: $35, with Adv lesson: $45, pre-sale $5 discount
Crowd
Large crowd with a mix of beginners and advanced dancers.
Dress
Dressy Evening Swing dance attire
Floor
Outstanding huge sprung wood floor, just the right amount of slippery-ness
Notes
Please bring your own water bottle. Street parking.
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