Motion Arts Center

Motion Arts Center

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Motion Arts Center is a welcoming dance & fitness studio in downtown San Mateo. Follow us for class updates, community vibes, and ways to get moving!

We offer classes for all levelsβ€”no partner neededβ€”plus workshops, social dance parties & special events. Dance and fitness studio in San Mateo California. Join us for group and private dance & fitness lessons with our professional & friendly instructors. Studio space open for rental to practice, host classes and events.

Photos from Motion Arts Center's post 07/21/2026

πŸ”₯ A FULL WEEKEND OF DANCING IS COMING TO MAC! πŸ”₯

Get ready for three exciting ways to move, connect, and have an unforgettable time at Motion Arts Center! πŸ’ƒπŸ•Ί

🌴 FRIDAY, JULY 24 β€” Salsa Night!
7PM Salsa/Bachata Solo Basics
8PM Beginner Bachata
9PM–10PM Salsa Mini Social Dance Party
Come for a class, stay for the party, and practice your moves with our welcoming dance community!

πŸ‘  SATURDAY, JULY 25 β€” Heels Summer Glow Workshop
4:30PM–6:30PM with Sydnie
A fun, empowering all-levels workshop filled with confidence, musicality, performance, and glowing summer energy! ✨

🌹 SATURDAY, JULY 25 β€” Milonga Sentimental
9PM–1AM with DJ Gustavo Hornos
Dress up, embrace the elegance of Argentine Tango, and dance the night away on our beautiful hardwood floor!

Spots are limitedβ€”grab yours and make this a dance-filled weekend at MAC! 🀩

🎟️ Sign up: https://motionartscenter.com/

πŸ“ Motion Arts Center | 217 S. Claremont St., Downtown San Mateo

07/18/2026

β˜€οΈ Sunday plans? Come dance with us at MAC in downtown San Mateo!πŸ’ƒπŸ•Ί

Tomorrow is packed with fun classes for every moodβ€”from high-energy Hip-Hop, K-Pop, and BollyX to Salsa, Bachata, and Argentine Tango!

Try something new, build your skills and explore a fun way to move on our dance floor. ✨

🎢 Sunday’s Schedule:
10:30am – Hip-Hop Beginner with Kenn
11:30am – K-Pop All Levels with Jessalyn
11:30am – BollyX Fitness with Linden
4pm – Tango Beginner with Gustavo & Jesica
5pm – Tango Intermediate with Gustavo & Jesica
5pm – Bachata Beginner with Tristan & Rhazel
6pm – Salsa On1 Beginner with Tristan & Rhazel
7pm – Bachata Couples Only Basics with Tristan & Rhazel

Bring a friend, meet our welcoming dance community, and end your weekend feeling energized! πŸ”₯

πŸ“ Motion Arts Center | 217 S Claremont St, Downtown San Mateo

πŸ“² Save your spot today at MotionArtsCenter.com or through the MAC app!

07/17/2026

πŸ”₯ LAST CHANCEβ€”EARLY BIRD ENDS TODAY! πŸ”₯

Ready to glow, move with confidence, and bring your energy to the dance floor? Join Sydnie for our upcoming "Heels Summer Glow Workshop", a fun, empowering all-levels experience featuring technique, performance quality, musicality, and exciting choreography! πŸ‘ βœ¨

πŸ—“οΈ Saturday, July 25th, 2026
⏰ 4:30pm–6:30pm
🎟️ $55 Early Bird until 7/17 | $65 General Admission | $55 Members

πŸ“ Motion Arts Center, 217 S Claremont St, Downtown San Mateo

Spots are limited, and today is your final chance to save with Early Bird pricing!

Don’t wait until the price goes upβ€”grab your spot and get ready to GLOW! β˜€οΈπŸ”₯

πŸ”— Sign up today at MotionArtsCenter.com

07/17/2026

πŸ”₯ OUR SUMMER K-POP SCHEDULE IS ON πŸ”₯πŸ”₯ at Motion Arts Center!

If you’ve been wanting to dance more K-pop this summer, this is your sign πŸ’₯

We’ve got an amazing lineup of classes all week long with incredible teachers ready to help you learn, grow, and have fun in a welcoming and high-energy environment!

✨ SUMMER K-POP SCHEDULE:
🩷 Mondays – 6PM All Levels with KK
🩷 Wednesdays – 7PM All Levels with KK
🩷 Thursdays – 6PM All Levels with Oche
🩷 Fridays – 6PM All Levels with Chloe
🩷 Sundays – 11:30AM Intermediate with Jessalyn

Whether you’re brand new to K-pop or already love performing your favorite choreo, we’ve got a class for you!

Come train, build confidence, meet other K-pop lovers, and keep dancing with us all summer long β˜€οΈπŸŽΆ

Spots fill quickly, so save your place and sign up online today at
πŸ‘‰ motionartscenter.com

πŸ“ Motion Arts Center
217 S Claremont St, San Mateo, CA
πŸ“± (415) 851-6501

Photos from Motion Arts Center's post 07/10/2026

πŸ”₯ A BIG WEEKEND OF DANCING IS COMING TO MAC! πŸ”₯

Whether you want to level up your Bachata, feel confident for your Wedding Day, or simply dance the night away, we have something special waiting for you this weekend! πŸ’ƒπŸ•Ί

πŸŽ‰ FRIDAY NIGHT SALSA & BACHATA
Start the weekend with classes followed by our Mini Social Dance Party with DJ Tristan! Come learn, practice, meet new people, and enjoy a fun night on the dance floor.

🌟 BACHATA 4-WEEK SERIES β€” STARTS SATURDAY!
Join Tristan & Rhazel for focused training in footwork, partnerwork, connection, musicality, and technique.

✨ Level 1 Beginner: 1:00–2:30pm
πŸ”₯ Level 2 Intermediate: 2:45–4:15pm

This is your last chance to join before the series begins, and space is limitedβ€”don’t wait until your level fills up!

πŸ’ WEDDING FIRST DANCE WORKSHOP WITH KIM
Saturday from 4:30–6:30pm

Getting married soon? Learn simple and elegant movements, feel more comfortable dancing together, and build the confidence to enjoy your first dance without stress. No dance experience necessary!

⏰ Both Saturday workshops are almost hereβ€”sign up today and secure your spot!

πŸ“ Motion Arts Center | 217 S Claremont St, Downtown San Mateo

πŸ”— Register at MotionArtsCenter.com

Tag your dance partner and come make this weekend unforgettable with us! πŸ’™βœ¨

07/07/2026

πŸ’ƒβœ¨ WHY HEELS FOUNDATIONS MATTERS β€” FOR EVERY LEVEL βœ¨πŸ’ƒ

If you are stepping into heels for the very first time or you already love dancing in them, taking a strong "Foundations Class" can make a huge difference in the way you move, feel, and grow as a dancer.

Heels Foundations is not just about learning a combo β€” it is about building the tools that help you dance with more confidence, control, and freedom.

In this class, you will work on:

✨ Preventing injury through safer technique, alignment, and body awareness.

✨ Better balance and stability so you feel more secure walking, turning, and moving in heels.

✨ Building muscle memory so movements start to feel more natural over time.

✨ Retaining new choreography by understanding the technique behind the steps.

✨ Creating body and spatial awareness so you know where your body is moving and how to use the space around you.

✨ Connecting movement to rhythm so your dancing feels more musical and intentional.

✨ Developing technical control to create cleaner lines, stronger movement, and more confidence.

The stronger your foundation, the more you can enjoy the choreography, express yourself, and feel powerful on the dance floor. πŸ’•

Join Sydnie every Thursday at 7pm at Motion Arts Center.

No prior heels experience required β€” just come ready to learn, move, and grow! πŸ‘ βœ¨

πŸ“ 217 S Claremont St, Downtown San Mateo

πŸ”— Sign up at MotionArtsCenter.com

07/06/2026

πŸ”₯ SHUFFLE DANCE starts TOMORROW at MAC! πŸ”₯

Get ready to move, groove, and level up your footwork with the amazing Jasper every Tuesday at 8PM!

Brand new to Shuffle? Or want to build more confidence, rhythm, and flow? This beginner-friendly class is the perfect place to start!πŸ‘Ÿβœ¨

Come learn something fresh, meet awesome people, and have fun moving to great music in a welcoming space.

Don’t waitβ€”save your spot in class today!

πŸ‘‰ πŸ”— Sign up: MotionArtsCenter.com or downnload our app to get started!πŸ“²

πŸ“ Motion Arts Center| 217 S Claremont St, Downtown San Mateo

πŸ—“ Tuesdays at 8PM-9PM
⭐ Beginner Level

Photos from Motion Arts Center's post 07/06/2026

πŸ”₯ MONDAY NIGHT DANCING AT MAC! πŸ”₯

Start your week with music, movement, and great people right here in downtown San Mateo!

Whether you are brand new, building your skills, or ready to dance the night away, we have something for you tonight:

✨ 6PM K-Pop Beginner Level with KK
Learn fun choreography, build confidence, and dance to your favorite K-Pop hits!

πŸ•Ί West Coast Swing with Heather
6PM Beginner Level
7PM Technique – Intermediate
8PM Intermediate
9PM–12AM Motion Arts Swing Social!

πŸ’ƒ Salsa On1 with Alejandro & Jewell
7PM Pre-Intermediate
8PM Intermediate

Come take a class, meet new dance friends, and make your Monday something to look forward to! No partner needed for K-Pop, Salsa, or West Coast Swing classes.

πŸ“ 217 S. Claremont St, San Mateo
🌐 MotionArtsCenter.com

Photos from Motion Arts Center's post 07/04/2026

Hey San Mateo! Looking for something FUN to do this 4th of July weekend in town? πŸ˜ƒ

Come dance with us this Sunday, July 5th, at Motion Arts Center in downtown San Mateo!

Whether you are looking to try something new, get moving after the holiday festivities, meet friendly people, or simply have a cool activity to do close to home, we would love to welcome you!πŸ₯°

We offer a variety of dance classes for adults and teens ages 12+, including Hip-Hop, K-Pop, BollyX, Argentine Tango, Bachata, Salsa, Line Dancing, Heels, Contemporary Fusion, West Coast Swing, and more!

No dance experience? No partner? No problem. Our classes are designed to be:

✨ Welcoming and supportive
✨ Fun and social for all levels

Come as you are, try a class, and enjoy a little movement, music, and community right here in downtown San Mateo. πŸ’ƒπŸ•Ί

We hope to see some of our neighbors on the dance floor this weekend!πŸ’ƒπŸ•Ί

πŸ“ Motion Arts Center | 217 S Claremont St, Downtown San Mateo

🌐 Sign up: MotionArtsCenter.com

Photos from Motion Arts Center's post 07/02/2026

🚨 WHEN THE SUMMER WORKSHOPS ARE THIS GOOD… WE HAVE TO RAISE THE FLAG! 🚨🏴

At Motion Arts Center we are bringing the heat this July with workshops made for dancing, growing, trying something new, and making your summer way more fun!! πŸ’ƒπŸ•Ίβœ¨

Whether you want to feel more confident on the social dance floor, create a beautiful first dance for your wedding, or step into your glow-up era in heels, there’s a spot for you at MAC!

πŸ”₯ COMING UP:

πŸ’™ Bachata 4-Week Series with Tristan & Rhazel
Starts Saturday, July 11th | 1PM-4:15PM
Two levels available: Beginner + Intermediate
Build your footwork, partnerwork, connection, confidence, and social dancing skills week by week!
⏰ Early Bird pricing ends July 4th

πŸ’ Wedding First Dance Workshop
Saturday, July 11th | 4:30–6:30 PM
Get ready to feel comfortable, connected, and confident for your big momentβ€”no dance experience needed!

✨ Heels Summer Glow Workshop with Sydnie
Saturday, July 25 | 4:30–6:30 PM
All levels welcome! Come move, sweat, learn a fun combo, and bring out your confidence with an unforgettable summer dance experience. πŸ”₯

Summer memories are better when you dance them! πŸ˜‰

Tag the friend you’re bringing and save your spot before these workshops fill up!

🌟 Sign up now: MotionArtsCenter.com

πŸ“ 217 S Claremont St, Downtown San Mateo

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217 S Claremont Street
San Mateo, CA
CA

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 10pm
Tuesday 10am - 10pm
Wednesday 10am - 10pm
Thursday 10am - 10pm
Friday 10am - 10pm
Saturday 10am - 12am
Sunday 10am - 8pm