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About Us

If the name "Metronome" sounds familiar, that's because you have probably heard of the original Metronome Ballroom that opened in  1990s. That dance studio produced numerous high-caliber dancers, including several national finalists in the professional and amateur ranks. And it set the standard for professionalism and quality in dance instruction.

You will find many of the dancers originally trained at Metronome Ballroom now teaching at Metronome Dance Collective.

You can be assured that you will receive the highest quality of instruction in ballroom and partner dancing.

We are committed to maintaining dance programs that are critical to the fabric of the partner dancing community and to the benefit of the broader San Francisco community. If you would like to support our performing arts programs, please consider contributing with a tax-deductible donation.

Michelle Bird, Owner

Previously a manager at the 2nd largest software company globally, Michelle left the corporate world with two goals in mind-- continue her training in ballroom dancing and start a small business. Having studied dance at the original Metronome Ballroom in the last few years before it closed its doors, she founded Metronome Dance Collective with the aspiration of continuing the legacy of great dancing and dance instruction.

Instructors

Read about our talented instructors here

Christina Nicolas, Events Manager/Wedding Dance Coordinator

Christina is the person to contact if you are interested in hosting a private event at Metronome. As she also assists our wedding couples in preparing for their first dance.

Ilona Bell, Front Desk

Ally Mok, Volunteer

A long-time devotee to all forms of partner dancing, Ally is a great supporter for our studio. She volunteers at several ongoing events. You're likely to see her smiling face and hear her warm laugh most Monday nights for Argentine Tango Practica and the Saturday nights for our Tango Milonga.