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A new dancer comes into the studio to join the A-Troupe and the other dancers are impressed. They work hard to train for the upcoming competition.

Get the Party Started

When a top dancer isn't chosen for the A-Troupe, Emily realizes that her position as captain is in danger of being handed to someone else.

Everybody Dance Now

The troupe is broken into two teams and the captains push their new teams to outshine the others. Kate emphasizes the meaning of teamwork to the troupe.

Dance, Dance

Emily is put in charge of arranging the dancers in their spots for the upcoming group dance. She takes the opportunity to show Michelle where she stands with her, by putting her in the back row.

Rock and a Hard Place

The girls go to the beach. Meanwhile, Emily and the E-Girls take leadership at a Dance Camp. They manage to accidentally lose one of the girls.

Steal My Sunshine

Emily convinces some of the A-Troupe dancers to spy on their main competition.

Good Girls Go Bad

Emily agrees to go on a date with Eldon whilst Michelle is still at Elite making the only choice she has to pretend to audition for there team, Miss Kate is worried she will loose Michelle forever. James has a math test

Love Story

When Eldon is told that he has to choose a duet partner, he struggles whether he is going to go with Emily or Michelle. West gets upset when he and Stephanie don't see eye to eye on their duet piece.

Just the Two of Us

One of The A-Troupe members is picked to be in music video, but when Emily's dance routine isn't up to the standards of the other dancers, they get upset with her.

Video Killed the Radio Star

James attempts to connect with Riley when he goes with her to get the costumes. Meanwhile at the studio, Stephanie poses for some pictures.

Road to Joy

Michelle discovers what secret Chloe has been hiding and the dancers compete for the solo spot in the competition.

Can You Keep a Secret?

Michelle secretly comes up with a routine and has some of the girls learn it. However, when one of the E-Girls is picked to learn it, a big problem arises.

Get It Together

Emily's suspicions of Michelle grow and Eldon comes to the realization that he needs to be honest. He tells everyone about him and Emily.

Don't Go Breaking My Heart

The battle for the top spot is on and Kate reveals Michelle's secret routine. A new captain is named.

Sabotage

Emily and Stephanie struggle seeing Michelle as the dance captain.

Changes

Help

Emily accuses Michelle of having feelings for Eldon, when she is placed on the back row.

Forget You

A-Troupe decides to hold auditions for two new dancers to replace Emily and Stephanie.

Brand New

With a new A-Troupe assembled, the dancers decide to change the Regionals routine.

First Date

Riley tries to make her relationship with Emily as sisters work out.

We Are Family

Giselle wants to make her mark in A-Troupe by performing a dangerous lift.

Break Stuff

With Daniel leaving A-Troupe, Michelle and the team try and get Emily to come back.

Come Back... Be Here

When A-Troupe get themselves into a dance battle with the street crew, Seeds, the team finds out that West was a former member of Seeds.

Dancing in the Street

Chloe’s financial problems finally boil over and she is forced to leave A-Troupe.

Price Tag

Kate and Chris hold a party at The Next Step Dance Studio for the team to hang out not as dancers, but as friends.

Bad Moon Rising

Reality-style drama following a group of dancers. The dancers are excited when their regional costumes arrive, but they are the wrong ones.

Can't Fight This Feeling

West offers to help Seeds, as A-Troupe head to regionals.

I'm So Excited

During regionals, one of the dancers encounters a costume error.

Fancy Footwork

Reality-style drama following a group of dancers. The Next Step must face Seeds in the semi-final of the regionals.

This Is How We Do It

The Next Step studio is up against Elite Studios as the final two groups to perform at the regionals.

Winner Takes All

The A-Troupe is reunited after their win at regionals, but they learn quickly that the rules at nationals are different and their team dynamic could be in jeopardy. Emily and Michelle set aside their differences over Eldon and agree to focus their energies on the nationals preparation.

Don't Stop the Party

A-Troupe meets its new choreographer and votes for open auditions for the nationals team. A-Troupers, B-Troupers, J-Troupers plus unexpected newcomers all show up for the nationals team auditions.

My Boyfriend's Back

The first round of auditions for the nationals team takes place. Phoebe, the new head choreographer, challenges the dancers with her choreography for the final round.

Ready to Start

Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. The nationals team is chosen, with devastating results for some A-Troupers. Hunter enlists Emily's help to make Michelle jealous

The Final Cut

Hunter challenges Eldon to a secret dance battle, with Michelle as the prize. Kate asks James to dance a duet with Beth when her partner drops out.

The Girl is Mine

Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. With new members in place, the team fundraises to buy designer uniforms. Michelle is confused when Eldon avoids her as a result of losing the dance battle

Work It

Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. Solo and duet competitors are chosen for nationals, where each round is an elimination. Michelle is hurt when Eldon won't do the duet with her. Riley's world comes crashing down when James betrays her.

It Takes Two

Auditions for the small group dance are held amid personal betrayals and misunderstandings. James apologises to Riley but she cannot bring herself to forgive him.

What'll I Do

Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. James and Riley struggle with their duet. Michelle demands an answer from Eldon - why is he avoiding her?

Never Enough

As the studio grows in popularity, it must make space for new members of J-Troupe. Emily asks Hunter to help her with J-Troupe auditions to make Michelle jealous but enjoys herself with Hunter more than she expected.

I Hope I Get It

As the studio grows in popularity it must make space for new members of J-Troupe. Michelle and Amanda promote the studio at their school while the others mentor J-Troupe. Daniel gives Kate an ultimatum.

Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better

Riley struggles to move on from James while still working on their duet. Emily and Hunter get to know each other better when they get locked in the costume closet together.

Time to Move On

Michelle finds out about the dance battle and Hunter gets a chance at the nationals solo spot. Phoebe challenges select A-Troupers and J-Troupers to create a song and a dance in 24 hours.

The Truth Comes Out

Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. Michelle holds a scholarship fundraiser for young dancers while the elite competition gets a step up. Amanda misses a band practice and feels bad about lying to her new friends. West and Giselle get caught up in a talent war.

Sing

Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. Giselle and Thalia think a little competition will be good motivation for James and Riley. Hunter invites Michelle to a concert. James and Eldon do some male bonding while Amanda sympathizes with Emily.

You're the One That I Want

Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. Michelle confronts Emily about the kiss. Thalia and Giselle try to convince James and Riley to take the duet back. Hunter is confused and Michelle has something important to discuss with Kate

Hazy Shade of Winter

Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. The pressure is on for nationals when a key member leaves the troupe, and the team can't afford to lose anyone else. Amanda and Riley audition for the solo, while Emily puts herself on the line to save her team.

Game On

Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. In order to win Riley back, James suggests she gives him a list of tasks to complete to prove his dedication, starting with breaking up with Beth. Emily further isolates herself from the team to gain Amanda's trust. When Michelle won't answer calls from the studio, Chloe visits Michelle at school.

Make a Plan to Love Me

Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. Emily encourages Hunter to try to get closer to the boys. James creates a new dance move for Riley's list. Gabi is jealous when her younger sister Becca is chosen for a J-Troupe trio.

Sacrifice

Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. Eldon challenges Hunter to win back the nationals solo award. Emily is forced to prove her loyalty to Amanda by ending something that is just starting. James searches for a four-leaf clover for Riley's list.

Heartbreaker

Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. Thalia, Giselle, and Amanda represent the Next Step at a trio competition. When Michelle comes to watch, Amanda is forced to change her plans. James tackles number ten on Riley's list and decides to get to know Emily.

Hello Trouble

James turns to the boys for help to solve a riddle for Riley. The A-Troupe costumes for Nationals go missing. Emily's loyalties are tested.

Lost

James gets his driving licence for Riley. Michelle searches for something she loves as much as dance and joins the debate team at school. Amanda learns that Emily cannot be trusted.

Better Than This

Emily tries to expose Amanda but gets caught in her own trap. Kate discovers the Next Step's money is missing and holds Chloe responsible. Riley enlists James to take CPR training with her for the studio.

Under Pressure

Amanda's true colours are exposed but the results are devastating for the Next Step. Emily catches West doing a good deed. Riley enlists James to convince a studio ex-member to come back.

Just Dance

Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. Officially back together, Riley and James struggle to find their chemistry on the dance floor. Emily and West get to know each other better. Michelle gets a bolster to her confidence from an old friend.

Water It

Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. Successful choreographer Luther Brown drops in on the Next Step to help the boys with their small group routine. Thalia and Giselle are in a rush to try to teach Michelle the nationals routine. James gives Eldon dating advice.

Run This Town

Re-Match

Eldon learns he must compete against Daniel in the male solo round. Daniel's competitiveness stains his friendships with his old teammates.

Old Friends

Small Groups and duets compete at the Nationals competition. James struggles with whether to include a challenging move in the small group routine.

I Don't Know

Michelle is pitted against Amanda in the female solo round.

What Are You Waiting For?

A reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers. It is the semi-finals and the team showcases their dance.

You Love Me

A reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers. The team awaits a verdict as to whether Emily can dance or whether the team has to forfeit.

Danger Zone

Amanda's bid to dance with the Next Step is accepted by the judges.

Rewind

A-Troupe is reunited after their Nationals win, but the celebrations are short lived. The team must find a new place to dance, or make a big sacrifice; James helps plan his aunt's wedding

Coming Home?

Kate decides to finally tell the dancers the truth.

Game, Set and Match

Emily learns that she will not be able to dance for at least 8 months. Riley confronts Emily. Lucien makes a deal with Miss Kate.

Secrets

Dancers compete one on one for a spot on the internationals team.

Let the Games Begin

Some members of A-Troupe struggle to adjust to change. Meanwhile, a friend departs; and B-Troupe expands.

The Fallout

Giselle faces a familiar opponent in her battle; Chloe defends her place on the team; the ownership of The Next Step is decided.

The Times They Are a Changin'

New Elite members are having a hard time adjusting; James plans a surprise for Riley.

Your New Beginning

Shantel challenges Giselle for the dance captain position; James asks for Riley's help in planning his aunt's wedding; the A-Troupe loses a dancer.

I'm Your Captain

Eldon challenges West to audition for a ballet company; West asks for Chloe's help.

The Nutcracker Prince

Thalia wonders about Eldon and Michelle; Chloe gets an exciting opportunity; Richelle develops a crush.

James meets his aunt's fiancee; Eldon and Thalia teach a class.

Marry Me

Chloe must choose between joining a ballet company and staying at The Next Step; Thalia gets to the bottom of Eldon's odd behavior.

Do the Right Thing

James and Riley try to find each other the perfect anniversary gift; Giselle and Thalia are unsure about performing with Amanda; Noah's abilities are put to the test.

Put You First

A dancer from England joins The Next Step; Riley shows the newcomer around. Amanda tries to avoid going to Sweden.

A dancer from England arrives and joins the Next Step, and Riley must mentor her. Meanwhile, Amanda attempts to get out of going to Sweden.

The New Girl in Town

James is preoccupied with his band and can't devote time to his duet with Riley for Internationals, so Ella helps her let loose. Meanwhile, Eldon and Thalia try to uncover the studio's sweet spots.

Sweet Spot

As the tension from Internationals mounts, Riley and Ella help the group relax by tricking them into learning square dancing.

Square Dance

Ella has Riley and James take a closer look at their relationship. Elsewhere, Thalia and Eldon devise clandestine ways of communicating.

Mixed Messages

Michelle is struggling with her parents' divorce, and this affects the team. Meanwhile, James and Riley try to see things from one another's perspectives; and Ella tries to convince Noah that A-Troupe is the right place for him.

Never There

Eldon is to compete for the Internationals male solo title, but Noah wants to have a shot and show Eldon that he is just as good as he is.

Cry Me a River

A-Troupe pairs up with B-Troupe to do duets.

Today I'm Getting Over You

The Next Step welcomes Amanda back from Sweden. Riley and Ella play one last prank on James before Ella goes back to England.

It's My Party

In Miami for internationals, Riley is forced to work off her bill as a waitress after she is unable to pay for her meal.

Welcome to Miami

Kate and Giselle arrive to register for internationals, but James is trapped on a boat, adrift in the alligator-filled Everglades.

Lost at Sea

On the day of the male and female solo round, Eldon struggles with the loss of his lucky coin and Riley's friendship with Ella is tested when they have to compete against each other.

When the War is Over

With the small group round fast approaching, Michelle, Giselle, Riley, and Cierra are angry to see that Stephanie isn't putting in as much effort as she should be into practising and consider replacing her. Meanwhile, Thalia must compete with four dancers from different countries in the first round of Internationals, and Eldon begins to suspect that her Polish team-mate cares about more than just dance.

We Are the World

The dancers find out that in the second round of Internationals, the dance they had prepared will have to be performed blindfolded. As they struggle to make it work, it becomes apparent that they need to change which dancers perform.

Blind

Eldon competes against seven other dancers to determine how much time their teams will have to prepare for the next round. The team scrambles to adjust their quarter-finals routine to new music.

Turn, Turn, Turn

The Next Step performs a ten-person dance against Ella's team in the semi-final round of Internationals. A key dancer's sudden illness threatens the team's chance to move on to the finals.

She's Not You

The Next Step battles for the title of international champion against the team from Sweden. James and Riley put everything on the line to give their team a chance at winning.

How It Ends

Miss Kate and the Next Step dancers hold an Open House to welcome prospective new dancers to the studio.
Meanwhile, some veteran A-Troupe members say their farewells as they prepare to move on.

One More Time

Auditions for A-Troupe get underway, and Amanda and Eldon make big decisions. Meanwhile, Skylar and Cierra demonstrate their sisterly devotion to one another when they make a pact.

Stir It Up

Guest choreographer, Stephanie, challenges the dancers at the afternoon auditions.

Heads Will Roll

The new A-Troupe dancers are revealed, and Piper decides to form a club with her nervous fellow newbies; Riley is offered the opportunity of a lifetime, and Cierra and Amanda both vie for the final open spot on A-Troupe.

Welcome To The Jungle

Riley assigns a trio competition to prepare for the first Regionals qualifier. Amanda and Michelle are threatened by Richelle.

Square One

West receives a mysterious package from London, England, which leads to a big surprise for the bros. Noah and Amanda collaborate on a song.

London Calling

Follow the lives of an elite group of young dancers who train at The Next Step Studio.

The Best Seasons of The Next Step

The Best Seasons of The Next Step

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Season 1

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