About Step with Style

Step with Style, located in the heart of Oshawa in Durham Region, has been empowering students to excel across various dance genres. We build confidence and inspire a newfound passion in every dancer. Join our dance family and discover why we're Durham's top choice for dance education!

Step with Style:

A Family-Run Dance Studio with a Legacy of Excellence

Through the years our community has awarded Step with Style 1st Place Best Dance Studio via the Reader's Choice Awards for numerous consecutive seasons as well as awarded us via Top Choice Awards as Winner of Top Studio for Durham. Step has been recognized with the Top Studio Award at competitions such as; Breaking Bounds, Inspire, Kick It Up & Luv To Dance as well as the team teacher recognition award- from Dance Odyssey!

Family-Owned for that Personal Touch

Owned and operated by Amanda Dubreuil, a professional dancer, adjudicator, choreographer, and instructor with over 30 years of experience, Step with Style is a family affair. Amanda’s husband, René, serves as the Lead Office Manager and Director of Communications while also managing studio renovations. He’s a true “Dance Dad,” often building props or cheering on students, including his three SWS dancers, Mya, Hendrix, and Austin.

Amanda’s son Joseph and her sisters Kayla and Trinity, are all graduates of the SWS Triple Threat Program and former instructors. René’s mother, Francine, is a beloved presence in the studio, managing ticket booths and even participating in adult tap class!

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A History of Creating Champions in Dance and Beyond

Under Amanda’s direction, Step with Style has achieved championship placements in more genres than any other studio at the Fever Dancer Championships, including Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Ballet, Acro, and Hip Hop. Go Team SWS!

Founded in 2006, Step with Style quickly became Durham Region’s top studio, known for its exceptional training that leads to impressive results. Amanda has spent decades perfecting a well-rounded performing arts education for all dancers, helping students land spots at prestigious institutions like the National Ballet School of Canada, Alvin Ailey, Joffrey Ballet, and the Alberta Ballet.

Our alumni have performed on Broadway in shows like Billy Elliott and Matilda, and appeared in TV series such as American History and The Strain. Recently, SWS student Khaleesi Johnson starred in New York Fashion Week, Toronto Fashion Week, and the film Children Ruin Everything.

Amanda’s mentorship has led to SWS dancers being invited to perform with the Mini Pops on their 2023 and 2024 Bright Lights Tour. SWS students continue to excel in acting, modeling, music videos, and stage management, with many going on to become professional instructors, choreographers, and even opening their own studios.

The Dream Team

At SWS, teamwork is our top priority. Our talented and experienced staff, many of whom come from the entertainment industry, provide your child with valuable insights into the dance world. We don’t just teach the steps—we teach you to Step with Style!

Come meet the family that makes SWS a place students proudly call home!

Our Step with Style Pledge

Step with Style is committed to fostering inclusivity and love. We proudly support marginalized groups and will continue to amplify their voices, including the LGBTQIA2S+ community, #BlackLivesMatter, Indigenous peoples, and others.

We acknowledge past stereotypes within the dance community and are dedicated to learning and growing to create a space for all dancers, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or background.

Here’s how we actively promote inclusivity: