Let's get up and dance!

BALLROOM

FOXTROT

TANGO

S WALTZ

V WALTZ

LATIN

SALSA

BACHATA

KIZOMBA

RHUMBA

CHA CHA

SAMBA

EAST COAST SWING

CLUB STYLE

SALSA

BACHATA

KIZOMBA

SWING

HUSTLE

MERENGUE

ARGENTINE TANGO

OUR COACHES

Maria Neri

Founder / Artistic Director
Coach / Choreographer

Founder and Artistic Director of Universal Dance Studio, Maria has been dancing for over 35 years. She lives in Montreal and moved here from New York City. An expert in both American Style Ballroom and Latin Dances, she has competed at a national and international level.

She was the Fred Astaire Eastern Canadian Champion in Theatre Arts for 5 consecutive years. She competed in the United States, placing in the top 3 in Exhibition Cabaret Show Dancing. And she was the 5th Place Winner in Blackpool, England World Championship in Exhibition Cabaret representing Canada out of 14 Countries.

A coach, choreographer, actress, and performer, she is a woman of many hats. However, what newcomers notice first is her kind and welcoming demeanor to her students old and new, from all walks of life.

Randolph Graham

Instructor, Salsa, Bachata, Tango, Kizumba

Randolph is an ’s versatility makes him an invaluable part of Universal Dance Studio. At a Friday Social Dance, you can find him teaching a class, running the DJ booth, or doing some photography and videography to capture the magic of the night.

He started dancing in 2016, and advanced to become a teacher only a year later. His dancing specialties are Argentine Tango, Bachata, Salsa, and Kizomba. You can see his fantastic photography work around the studio and online. It would be his pleasure to share his dancing skills with you!

Jonathan Tremblay

Instructor, Salsa, Bachata, Hustle

Jonathan is a dance teacher with over 18 years of dancing experience and 15 years of teaching experience. He focuses on Hustle, Salsa, and Bachata, but he is also proficient in many other dance styles.

Jonathan is an experienced instructor who is dedicated to helping his students learn and improve their dance skills. Whether you are a beginner looking to try something new or an experienced dancer looking to refine your technique, Jonathan is the perfect dance instructor for you!

Maria Jonas

Instructor, Folk

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THE BENEFITS
OF DANCE

When invited onto the dance floor, something magical happens an unspoken language that is universal and understood by all. Though everyone is an individual and different in their own special way, dancing unifies people so they can be more at one with the world and everyone in it.It is the communication of the soul! Dance is an art, a sport and a social activity that everyone should have to stay connected with the human spirit. It is the one thing that can not be replaced by technology.It is inevitable that positive changes will take place in both you and your life. Everyone around you will notice the change. Dancing is that powerful!

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to change the face of dancing bringing people together one step at a time in a unique environment, promoting education and individual growth, while realizing the magic and beauty of dance.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to bring happiness to everyone through the magic of dancing “One step at a Time” in an environment where we believe everyone is YOU-nique.

BEAUTY 
OF DANCE