Manny has been dancing West Coast Swing since 1981. In 1986, he was invited to perform at Karen Lee's dance studio. He started competing in 1991 in West Coast Swing and has won many titles nationally and locally, including the prestigious 1994 US Open "Most Improved Dancer Award", and a first place at the 2001 US Open Swing Championships. Manny can be found teaching West Coast Swing, Latin and Ballroom at Mr. B's Dance Studio, and at The Denver Turnverein. In addition to training social dancers, Manny also coaches professional dancers and offers choreography services for any level of dancer.