Melissa Thomas

Student Recommendations

• paul C. September 2, 2011

  "Hello, I have taken Melissa Zumba class for about six months now and I LOVE IT !! This Zumba class is for Men and women of all types. Melissa teaches with great passion and the for the love of her students. If you have not tried Zumba then you are missing out on the fun and great exercise. Melissa brings the zumba to a whole new level. ;-) So for all of you who say " I can't dance or I have two left feet" WRONG!! All you have to do is love music!!! SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR! GET OFF THE COUCH AND HAVE SOME FUN!! THANKS, Paul Cookson "

• Jennifer M. September 4, 2011

  "Melissa introduced me to Zumba and now I'm a Zumba-holic! I've taken Zumba classes in several states and have had many instructors and Melissa is by far my favorite! Her dances are easy to follow & she has a great way of making everyone feel welcome at any level. I recommend it to everyone! "

• Heather B. September 4, 2011

  "Hi there!! I have been taking Melissas zumba class for about a year now!! My mom introduced me to zumba and the first class she took me to was Melissas. I never was a big dancer but ever since then I loved it. I love how we are able to have fun while working our tails off at the same time!! It doesn't even feel like exercise until you look down and realize your whole shirt is soaked in sweat!! Melissa takes the time to show you what muscles you need to be working during certain songs. I can for sure tell a huge difference in my shape. Last summer I was a size 8 now I'm down to a 4 again!! She is just great, try her out!!! "

• Liz W. September 5, 2011

  "I have been taken Melissa's zumba classes since the time she became a Zumba instructor. I have to say Melissa has a total passion for what she does. As you walk into her classes you feel welcome and no just a number to count at the end of the class. Her routines are absolutely a blast and in just couple of classes, you will be able to dance out of your body. Her Zumba classes are fun and her music is unique of what is expected from zumba standards. I started my journey to conquer a weight loss goal over two years ago. So far I have lost almost 40lbs. I used to be a size 16-18...Thanks to zumba and my dedication I'm very proud to say I'm almost four sizes smaller. I can totally reccomend Melissa's classes to anyone who wishes to shed some pounds. I Absolutley love being part of her classes as well as seen others attaining their weight loss goals. "

• April M. September 7, 2011

  "I have become a huge Zumba fan! I have tried every exercise out there and was pretty much burned out! However, once I went to Melissa's Zumba class, I was hooked! It is so much fun! It is very relaxed and you can just be yourself and nobody cares if you screw up! I have tried some other teachers, however, I have found Melissa to be the easiest to follow. Her moves are very precise and she cues you as to when things are coming up! I would highly recommend this class for everyone!!!!"

• Lisa C. September 8, 2011

  "I have been participating in various Zumba classes for almost 2 years now, and I have to admit that Melissa's classes are by far my favorite. It is very obvious that Melissa pours her heart into her classes & truly enjoys what she does. Her classes are full of energy, and more importantly, fun. She is very approachable, personable & makes it a point to personally introduce herself to the "newbies" that may be there & ensures they feel welcomed in her class. Melissa is great at breaking down the basic steps of her routines, as well as offering ways to modify the steps, if need be. And now to my favorite part.......the music. You can tell she puts a lot of thought & time into her routines and playlists. She doesn't just throw a bunch of songs together, but instead finds the perfect combination to create a killer workout. And I mean killer in a great way :) She will get your blood pumping, your heart rate up, and your booty popping, and you will be having so much fun you won't want it to end, regardless of how tired you are. Recently she has added Zumba Toning into her classes, which I love & think it's been a great addition. It's nice to not have to walk into a weight room with a bunch of muscle men pumping iron to get some toning in. Not to mention figuring out how to use the equipment. There is so much more I could say about how wonderful of an instructor Melissa is, and how much fun her classes are, but you really need to experience it for yourself. I promise you will LOVE it. Don't worry about if you think can dance or not, just come on out & get your body moving. And even if you've tried Zumba before and didn't like it, just give it one more try in one of Melissa's classes......you will leave with a smile on your face. "

• Angel F. September 20, 2011

  "I love you Melissa! Thank you for teaching at my Zumbathon for Brain Tumor Research! We raised over $3,000.00!"

• Lori C. September 15

  "Melissa has the total package! Personable, caring, motivating, role model, inspiring, great rhythm, prompt, reliable and ABSOLUTELY FUN FUN FUN!!! She monitors class progress and knows when we are ready to challenge ourselves to push a little harder. She is so receptive to class participant input and works to meet all requests possible. Love Melissa, her spirit, and commitment to provide healthy lifestyles to her community! "