AMANDA DUBREUIL
Director & Owner
Amanda Dubreuil is the Artistic Director of Step with Style. Along with being the Director of Durham’s #1 dance studio, she is a sought-after performer/instructor/choreographer & adjudicator in the Greater Toronto Area. She has been called upon to instruct for competitive and recreational studios, as well as professional and educational institutions. Her energy and passion led her to become the Artistic Director that she is today.
After purchasing a studio by the name of Heartbeat of Dance, Amanda built the program and foundation for Step with Style’s success. Along with her talented faculty, she led the studio from a base of only 17 competitive students, with no reputation, to a team of great stature in the competitive and professional dance world.
Amanda’s training included Vlad’s Dance Company, Derosiers Dance Theatre, and National Dance Canada. Her performance career began as a competitive dancer. This is where she won awards such as Highest Mark in a Solo Performance, Best Overall Soloist and the title “Ms. Dance ’99”, to name a few.
Following her graduation from these programs Amanda performed with many different dance companies. Touring Ontario with the Ontario Ballet Theatre for “The Nutcracker”, touring Canada with The Next Step Canadian Tap Company for “The Rhythm Of Life”, and touring the US as Dance Captain with Jean Ann Ryan Productions.
Amanda also toured Europe with Molyneux Entertainment and Gary Musick Productions performing in production shows such as, “Spotlight Broadway”, ”Celebrate The World”, “Fantasy”, “Rhythm Of The Night”,
“Ces Magnifique”, “Classique”, and “Let’s Rock”. As well, she and her dance partner Alexander Chifman were thrilled to be the adagio couple for all of these productions shows. Her ballet repertoire includes; The Sugar Plum Fairy, Snow Queen, Spanish Variation, and Doll Soloist, (The Nutcracker).
Amanda is no stranger to the camera. Her music videos include, “Here Comes The Sunshine” by Love Inc. (this video won Best Dance Video of 2000 at the Much Music Awards), and “Dear Life” by Chantal Kreviazuk. She has performed in movies by Disney “Angels In The Infield”, ABC “A Mothers Day Special”, “Mr. Rock and Roll, The Allan Freed Story”, and Lionheart Productions “Jodi” & “Taal”, as well as commercials for CBC and the Heritage Channel. One of Amanda’s favourite moments in her career was tapping with Gregory Hines in a show directed by George Randolph, as a tribute to Gregory.
Over the years, under Amanda’s direction her students have won countless awards, scholarships, and titles at national competitions. She has had students accepted into the top agencies in Toronto, to some of the best performing arts programs in North America (Alvin Ailey and the National Ballet of Canada), hired professionally for the Tony Award winning show “Billy Elliott”, and contracted for Disney Cruise Lines and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines as production cast members! Her dancers who have completed the triple threat training under her direction have also moved on to open their own dance studios, retain recording contracts, performed in internationally televised commercials, Shawn Desman videos, and more!
As a choreographer, Amanda often receives judges’ comments on her innovative choreography and style. In the past, her routines have won Specialty Awards, a Rhythm Cup, and in 2004 Amanda was honored to receive the Young Choreographer Award for both Junior and Senior divisions at The American Dance Awards. In seasons past, her routines have been named as “Best Presentation”, “Most Entertaining”, “The Total Package” and more! As an adjudicator, she inspires and motivates the students to reach new heights, and grow with their art by listening to and accepting corrections.
Apart from choreographing hundreds of winning competitive routines she also has choreographed two full-length professional productions shows, “Swing, Swing, Swing!”, and “Hometown USA” for Regal Cruises. Amanda also enjoyed her time as the lead choreographer/producer of in Vlad’s Dance Company’s 2004 production of “Singing In The Rain”.
Amanda absolutely loves directing and producing! Step with Style is well known for her year-end productions. She has been the creative mastermind behind many SWS productions thus far;; “Pirates of The Caribbean; The Curse of The Black Pearl!” 2008, “Maleficent” 2014, "The Angels" 2015, "Suicide Squad" 2017, "The Greatest Showman" 2018, "Madonna" 2019, “The Free Guy” 2022 & most recently “All You Need Is Love”- a story inspired by Moulin Rouge 2023.
Amanda’s extensive experience in all areas of dance, have allowed her to have a wonderful and exciting career. It is this wide variety of knowledge she shares with all of her students, past, present and future that make her an excellent director, and in turn, Step with Style and its students successful.
She places value on continued education and constant communication with her highly educated and valued staff to keep Step with Styles programming updated , progressive and at the forefront of the industry.
DID YOU KNOW?
Did you know that Amanda is the only Studio Director known to have performed professionally in so many different genres?! THIS IS VERY RARE and part of what makes her the perfect Studio Director and Step with Style so special. <3 When looking for a capable professional to build the most well-rounded program for the youth coming up this is the kind of expertise you want! From lead roles in ballet companies- to lead in tap companies- epic partnering scenes in contemporary, jazz lyrical as well as hip hop industrials and MORE her experience has weight. This combined with her family support system and value on team sportsmanship continue to make SWS a place our students proud to call their 2nd home.
ABOUT US
Step with Style was voted and has been 1st Place Winner for Best Dance Studio by Readers Choice and Top Three Rated for many years!
Did you know that Step with Style is a family run business?!
Step with Style is owned and operated by Professional Dancer, Adjudicator, Choreographer and Instructor of 30 years, Amanda Dubreuil.
Our Lead Office Manager is Amanda’s husband René Dubreuil. René is also our Director of Communications. Additionally, Rene keeps busy with studio renovations/upkeep. Rene is 100% a Dance Dad! He is often found building a prop or cheering on all the kids including his three of his own SWS dancers, Mya, Hendrix & Austin.
Amanda's sister Kimberly Stewart uses her business background and Marketing Diploma to keep SWS’s website up to date and current including managing our Parent Portal. Kimberly has 2 children who are SWS dancers herself; Sophie & Abby. <3
Amanda’s son Joseph and her sisters Kayla and Trinity are all graduates of the SWS Triple Threat Program. Each have been well loved SWS instructors through the years. You can also find Rene’s Mother Francine on doors /ticket booth for the shows as well as a member of adult tap class! It’s an outstanding family run business. Come on in and meet our team/dance family!
HISTORY
Step with Style was established in 2006, it quickly rose to be recognized as the Top Studio in all of Durham Region. Step with Style has earned an excellent reputation for providing a quality education that translates into excellent results for all involved.
Our Owner and Artistic Director Amanda Dubreuil has spent decades developing and perfecting the most well-rounded performing arts education for dancers of all levels. Amanda is highly involved in all aspects at the studio and is very proud of her performing arts school. The training and programs provided have given SWS students the ability to audition and be accepted for other prestigious training companies such as; The National Ballet School of Canada, Alvin Ailey, Joffrey Ballet School and the Alberta Ballet. Amanda’s students have also been seen on Broadway as cast members of “Billy Elliott” and “Matilda” as well as in television series' “American History” and “Strain”.
Amanda’s direction has supported SWS students and their pursuit of careers in acting/movies, music videos, modelling and stage management! Many of her students have moved on to become professional instructors and choreographers themselves. Several students now direct/own/operate their own dance studios! Step with Style students continue to be hired as professionals and they thrive in the industry. Our students attribute this success to the outstanding program and family they were provided.
SWS staff feel that working as a team is our #1 priority. Our team of impeccable staff all work together to form what we call “The Dream Team”. Having present both male and female instructors that come straight from the entertainment industry, your children are given every insight into the world of dance. Each instructor brings a unique strength and quality to our students that has them flourishing and encouraged.
WE DON’T JUST TEACH YOU THE STEPS- WE TEACH YOU TO STEP WITH STYLE!
Director & Owner
Amanda Dubreuil is the Artistic Director of Step with Style. Along with being the Director of Durham’s #1 dance studio, she is a sought-after performer/instructor/choreographer & adjudicator in the Greater Toronto Area. She has been called upon to instruct for competitive and recreational studios, as well as professional and educational institutions. Her energy and passion led her to become the Artistic Director that she is today.
After purchasing a studio by the name of Heartbeat of Dance, Amanda built the program and foundation for Step with Style’s success. Along with her talented faculty, she led the studio from a base of only 17 competitive students, with no reputation, to a team of great stature in the competitive and professional dance world.
Amanda’s training included Vlad’s Dance Company, Derosiers Dance Theatre, and National Dance Canada. Her performance career began as a competitive dancer. This is where she won awards such as Highest Mark in a Solo Performance, Best Overall Soloist and the title “Ms. Dance ’99”, to name a few.
Following her graduation from these programs Amanda performed with many different dance companies. Touring Ontario with the Ontario Ballet Theatre for “The Nutcracker”, touring Canada with The Next Step Canadian Tap Company for “The Rhythm Of Life”, and touring the US as Dance Captain with Jean Ann Ryan Productions.
Amanda also toured Europe with Molyneux Entertainment and Gary Musick Productions performing in production shows such as, “Spotlight Broadway”, ”Celebrate The World”, “Fantasy”, “Rhythm Of The Night”,
“Ces Magnifique”, “Classique”, and “Let’s Rock”. As well, she and her dance partner Alexander Chifman were thrilled to be the adagio couple for all of these productions shows. Her ballet repertoire includes; The Sugar Plum Fairy, Snow Queen, Spanish Variation, and Doll Soloist, (The Nutcracker).
Amanda is no stranger to the camera. Her music videos include, “Here Comes The Sunshine” by Love Inc. (this video won Best Dance Video of 2000 at the Much Music Awards), and “Dear Life” by Chantal Kreviazuk. She has performed in movies by Disney “Angels In The Infield”, ABC “A Mothers Day Special”, “Mr. Rock and Roll, The Allan Freed Story”, and Lionheart Productions “Jodi” & “Taal”, as well as commercials for CBC and the Heritage Channel. One of Amanda’s favourite moments in her career was tapping with Gregory Hines in a show directed by George Randolph, as a tribute to Gregory.
Over the years, under Amanda’s direction her students have won countless awards, scholarships, and titles at national competitions. She has had students accepted into the top agencies in Toronto, to some of the best performing arts programs in North America (Alvin Ailey and the National Ballet of Canada), hired professionally for the Tony Award winning show “Billy Elliott”, and contracted for Disney Cruise Lines and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines as production cast members! Her dancers who have completed the triple threat training under her direction have also moved on to open their own dance studios, retain recording contracts, performed in internationally televised commercials, Shawn Desman videos, and more!
As a choreographer, Amanda often receives judges’ comments on her innovative choreography and style. In the past, her routines have won Specialty Awards, a Rhythm Cup, and in 2004 Amanda was honored to receive the Young Choreographer Award for both Junior and Senior divisions at The American Dance Awards. In seasons past, her routines have been named as “Best Presentation”, “Most Entertaining”, “The Total Package” and more! As an adjudicator, she inspires and motivates the students to reach new heights, and grow with their art by listening to and accepting corrections.
Apart from choreographing hundreds of winning competitive routines she also has choreographed two full-length professional productions shows, “Swing, Swing, Swing!”, and “Hometown USA” for Regal Cruises. Amanda also enjoyed her time as the lead choreographer/producer of in Vlad’s Dance Company’s 2004 production of “Singing In The Rain”.
Amanda absolutely loves directing and producing! Step with Style is well known for her year-end productions. She has been the creative mastermind behind many SWS productions thus far;; “Pirates of The Caribbean; The Curse of The Black Pearl!” 2008, “Maleficent” 2014, "The Angels" 2015, "Suicide Squad" 2017, "The Greatest Showman" 2018, "Madonna" 2019, “The Free Guy” 2022 & most recently “All You Need Is Love”- a story inspired by Moulin Rouge 2023.
Amanda’s extensive experience in all areas of dance, have allowed her to have a wonderful and exciting career. It is this wide variety of knowledge she shares with all of her students, past, present and future that make her an excellent director, and in turn, Step with Style and its students successful.
She places value on continued education and constant communication with her highly educated and valued staff to keep Step with Styles programming updated , progressive and at the forefront of the industry.
DID YOU KNOW?
Did you know that Amanda is the only Studio Director known to have performed professionally in so many different genres?! THIS IS VERY RARE and part of what makes her the perfect Studio Director and Step with Style so special. <3 When looking for a capable professional to build the most well-rounded program for the youth coming up this is the kind of expertise you want! From lead roles in ballet companies- to lead in tap companies- epic partnering scenes in contemporary, jazz lyrical as well as hip hop industrials and MORE her experience has weight. This combined with her family support system and value on team sportsmanship continue to make SWS a place our students proud to call their 2nd home.
ABOUT US
Step with Style was voted and has been 1st Place Winner for Best Dance Studio by Readers Choice and Top Three Rated for many years!
Did you know that Step with Style is a family run business?!
Step with Style is owned and operated by Professional Dancer, Adjudicator, Choreographer and Instructor of 30 years, Amanda Dubreuil.
Our Lead Office Manager is Amanda’s husband René Dubreuil. René is also our Director of Communications. Additionally, Rene keeps busy with studio renovations/upkeep. Rene is 100% a Dance Dad! He is often found building a prop or cheering on all the kids including his three of his own SWS dancers, Mya, Hendrix & Austin.
Amanda's sister Kimberly Stewart uses her business background and Marketing Diploma to keep SWS’s website up to date and current including managing our Parent Portal. Kimberly has 2 children who are SWS dancers herself; Sophie & Abby. <3
Amanda’s son Joseph and her sisters Kayla and Trinity are all graduates of the SWS Triple Threat Program. Each have been well loved SWS instructors through the years. You can also find Rene’s Mother Francine on doors /ticket booth for the shows as well as a member of adult tap class! It’s an outstanding family run business. Come on in and meet our team/dance family!
HISTORY
Step with Style was established in 2006, it quickly rose to be recognized as the Top Studio in all of Durham Region. Step with Style has earned an excellent reputation for providing a quality education that translates into excellent results for all involved.
Our Owner and Artistic Director Amanda Dubreuil has spent decades developing and perfecting the most well-rounded performing arts education for dancers of all levels. Amanda is highly involved in all aspects at the studio and is very proud of her performing arts school. The training and programs provided have given SWS students the ability to audition and be accepted for other prestigious training companies such as; The National Ballet School of Canada, Alvin Ailey, Joffrey Ballet School and the Alberta Ballet. Amanda’s students have also been seen on Broadway as cast members of “Billy Elliott” and “Matilda” as well as in television series' “American History” and “Strain”.
Amanda’s direction has supported SWS students and their pursuit of careers in acting/movies, music videos, modelling and stage management! Many of her students have moved on to become professional instructors and choreographers themselves. Several students now direct/own/operate their own dance studios! Step with Style students continue to be hired as professionals and they thrive in the industry. Our students attribute this success to the outstanding program and family they were provided.
SWS staff feel that working as a team is our #1 priority. Our team of impeccable staff all work together to form what we call “The Dream Team”. Having present both male and female instructors that come straight from the entertainment industry, your children are given every insight into the world of dance. Each instructor brings a unique strength and quality to our students that has them flourishing and encouraged.
WE DON’T JUST TEACH YOU THE STEPS- WE TEACH YOU TO STEP WITH STYLE!