Melissa Saphir

I took a beginner’s clinic with Melissa at the Metronome. She was great in really listening and truly hearing my concerns and questions. I was impressed with her vast knowledge and ability to explain things so clearly. Her enthusiasm is contagious and I’ve found a new love for lindy. Thanks Melissa!

My husband and I signed up for swing lessons with Melissa at the Metronome in Potrero Hill a few months ago. Both of us were very close to absolute beginners. She was incredibly patient and walked us methodically through the basic steps, slowly adding different moves.
She is very friendly and creates a very relaxed environment in her classes. But I think her best ability is to give feedback. Even in a group setting with several other couples, she can instantly spot what needs to be improved: hold your hand like this, do this one step a little slower/faster…with dancing, sometimes it’s the little tweaks that are most helpful, and Melissa is fantastic at providing the feedback you need.
We liked the first few classes with her so much that we convinced the Metronome to extend their series of swing classes!

I’m currently taking private lessons with Melissa and of the several instructors I’ve had over the years she’s my favorite. She’s a great teacher, very friendly and encouraging, and has a huge breadth of knowledge. I’d definitely recommend her for private instruction or going to one of her group lessons, they’re both great fun!

My husband and I have been taking lessons from Melissa for 6 months. She is a great teacher!
She is knowledgeable about all sorts of dance styles, and can really break down the dance and explain the steps. But what makes her great is her warmth and enthusiasm. When we learn a new step, she is genuinely thrilled– and shows it with a huge smile and high fives! It makes us feel great, and inspires us to keep learning.
Dance lessons are a great break from work/​technology/​the noise and worries of life. You spend an hour learning something new and moving your body. Melissa makes it fun and challenging. We love her!