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Spotsy Westies West Coast Swing Lesson & Social Dance
Sunday, October 18, 6–9:00 PM
Spotsy Westies / Mané and Roger Dance Teachers LLC present our October West Coast Swing Social Dance in Fredericksburg, VA!
In collaboration with Strictly Ballroom!
● Plenty of free parking
● Large studio
● Smooth, cushioned wood floor
● Snacks!
NEW: Two lessons to choose from!!!
What: West Coast Swing lessons and Social Dance
Where: Strictly Ballroom Dance Studio, 125 Olde Greenwich Dr #190, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
When: Sunday, October 18, 2026
6 to 6:45 PM: Beginner West Coast Swing lesson with Mané and Roger, no experience required
or
Beyond Beginner lesson with Jeffrey Bragg and Rebecca Menon
6:45 to 9:00 PM: West Coast Swing social dance
Cost: $15 Early Bird price (through October 17) or $20 at the door.
No experience necessary!
We’ll rotate partners during the classes and the social dance, so you’re welcome to attend by yourself or bring a partner.
We hope you can join us!
Wow, thank you!
This past Sunday, we had over 50 wonderful people come to our kickoff West Coast Swing dance in Fredericksburg at Strictly Ballroom! We are so thankful to everyone for all the support as we work to build a warm, welcoming community in the Fredericksburg / Spotsylvania, VA area. We call ourselves “Spotsy Westies.” 
About Us!
Mané & Roger
We have both been dancing and teaching dance for decades!
Mané Rebelo-Plaut studied and competed in gymnastics for several years before studying ballet, jazz, and modern. She danced professionally with Lisbon Dance Company, Nicholas Rodriguez, and DanceCompass, and in an Off-Broadway show.
Roger Plaut studied ballet from a young age and danced professionally with the Joffrey Ballet, Zurich Ballet, and Washington Ballet.
Where We’re Teaching Next!
Teach at Beltway Connection
Thursday, September 24
- 7:30 – 8:15 pm: Intermediate Lesson
- 8:15-10:30 pm: Dance
- Location: 10125 Lakehaven Ct. Burke, VA 22015
Registration is now closed for this series! New series coming soon!
If you have previously taken our Basic Beginner series, you can join on a drop-in basis for $20 per class, payable in person; or you can register for both this series and Level 2 for a total of $150.
Basic Beginner Series at Fredericksburg Yoga & Wellness
September 16 through October 21
- Wednesdays, 7–8:15 pm at Fredericksburg Yoga & Wellness, 6320 5 Mile Centre Park #319, Fredericksburg, VA.
- Six-week introductory West Coast Swing series!
- $100 per student.
- No experience necessary! We’ll rotate partners during class, so you’re welcome to attend by yourself or bring a partner.
- If you have previously taken our Basic Beginner series, you can join on a drop-in basis for $20 per class, payable in person; or you can register for both this series and Level 2 for a total of $150.
Registration is now closed for this series! New series coming soon!
If you have previously taken our Level 2 series, you can join Level 2 on a drop-in basis for $20 per class, payable in person; or you can register for both Levels 2 and 3 for a total of $150.
Levels 2 & 3 Series at Fredericksburg Yoga & Wellness
September 12 through October 17
- Saturdays at Fredericksburg Yoga & Wellness, 6320 5 Mile Centre Park #319, Fredericksburg, VA.
- Join our Six-week West Coast Swing series!
- $100 per student.
- Level 2: 2–3:15 PM or Level 3: 3:15–4:30 PM.
- Prerequisite: Completion of our Basic Beginner series or permission of the instructors.
- If you have previously taken our Level 2 series, you can join Level 2 on a drop-in basis for $20 per class, payable in person; or you can register for both Levels 2 and 3 for a total of $150.
What Our Students Say
“Mané and Roger are the dream team. We find it very helpful to get instruction from both the leader’s and follower’s viewpoint. We learn new patterns easily because they break them down step by step and we love their focus on style and technique. They are patient, kind and enthusiastic. They love West Coast swing and we love learning it from them.”
Melanie & Dave
“Roger and Mané were excellent dance teachers. We came to them at the last moment in a panic to prepare for our son’s wedding. They not only reassured us but also took us from being novices to being confident enough to do the Father-Daughter and Mother-Son dances at really short notice. And we have great pictures to prove this! We highly recommend them for all of your dancing needs.”
Sheila
