Some favorite quotes from students of Persephone and Michael...

Whenever someone compliments me on my dancing, I tell them, there's Persephone, my teacher-- go take from her!
--Lauren 3/2005

I'm sure our wedding reception would not have run as smoothly without you.  The waltz you picked for our first dance was perfect, and faded out at just the right moment.
--Neal 11/2004

That was the best dance class ever.  You told us all exactly what we needed to hear.
--Adrienne 10/2004

I feel like I am able to branch out and improvise more now-- and it feels great-- thanks to the excellent break downs.
--Ken 9/2004

We want to thank you!  Yours was the only class where we got to dance (all the other teachers just talked) -- besides being fabulous teachers, you're very clear.
--Nils 2/2004

Thanks for creating such a fun, homey environment on Wednesday nights!
--Lisa 12/2003

Thanks again for your fabulous teaching and DJ-ing job at our wedding.  You guys were really great!  Everybody loved it.
--Cornelia 1/2002

You guys changed my life-- I don't know what I would have done without you, I mean it!
--Audrey 12/2001

I had feelings of ecstasy and joy during the lesson-- this is so great!
--Janet 7/2001

Persephone, the Balboa workshop last weekend was excellent. You and Michael are true professionals.
--Nancy 4/2001

If you haven't tried one of Michael and Persephone's classes, you really must- they are fantastic teachers.
--Dana 11/2000

I very much enjoyed your advanced class on Monday night. I want to compliment you on being so well prepared...I was very pleased with the format of the class.
--Cary 10/2000

Nancy and I are madly in love!  Persephone gets all the credit; we met in her class.
--Mike 10/2000

Persephone is the tiniest leader I have ever seen, but she is a very good teacher...  Now that swingout is MINE!
--Elaine 7/2000

...you can describe to both of us the wonderful way you *play* with the dance, and keep such
great awareness of connection throughout.
--Bill 6/2000

He said to me, 'You're really coming into your own as a dancer,' and I told him, 'Well I take classes with Persephone!'
--Sarah 5/2000

I enjoyed taking your class. You are a very understanding and patient instructor.
--Doug 4/2000

I need my weekly dose of Persephone to remind me that life is supposed to be fun!
--Alison 3/2000

I'm not often impressed by instructors, but Persephone breaks down a dance better than almost anyone I've ever seen…
--Cianne 8/1999

For anyone who has extra time kicking around on Wednesday nights, or even if you don't, go take Michael and Persephone's swing classes!   These two are my favorite swing teachers in the Bay Area - they're SO much fun
--Janet 10/1998

I have fairly new hip and knee replacement joints. I can't express how much the swing dancing has helped in my recovery, in both strength and stamina.  So, Thanks to my teachers Michael Marangio and Persephone… There are no words to adequetely express my gratitude for your patience and persistence.
--Diana 10/1998

There's Michael and Persephone teaching Monday nights in Berkeley -- they're sweet people, Persephone has brilliant little feet that are hella fun to watch at work, and they cycle through a lot of material… they're generous teachers , and would I'm sure give you answers to all your questions.
--Paul 9/1998

I want to let you know how highly you are seen by Lindy Hoppers I know. I have found Michael, of all the local male teachers, to be the one who is most consistently warm and welcoming.
--Elizabeth 7/1998

5 hours of the best dance classes ever. I'm blistered and exhausted, but I feel well on my way to being able to finally lindy in public. If any of you get the chance, take a class from Michael Marangio. His attention to detail and concentration on the finer points of the basic moves is something everybody can use.
--Jennifer 5/1998

I *loved* the workshop, learned lots… and now I want to go Lindy dancing.
--Robert 3/1998