Shot in the style of a reality show, 'The Next Step' follows a group of dancers who go to "The Next Step Dance Studio", a place where they can compete in dance competitions and strive to do their best. As the A-Troupe dancers prepare for the regional dance com

Michelle, dissatisfied with Emily's dance studio philosophy, starts her own team, TNS West, and discovers some surprising new talent.

A self-trained dancer, Kingston, must prove himself to keep his spot on Michelle's new troupe.

TNS East hires a guest choreographer, Leon Blackwood, to teach a Hip Hop workshop and TNS West shows up to join in.

After being assigned a duet, Noah struggles to find the chemistry on stage with Richelle because of his feelings for Jacquie.

Piper's determination to help Amy get on to A-Troupe has a surprising outcome. Things start to heat up with Noah and Jacquie.

TNS West needs two more dancers to round out their team, and Piper thinks she may have found the perfect new recruit.

TNS West throws a dance-a-thon fundraiser, which is attended by some exciting guest stars.

In advance of the TNS East/West face-off to determine which troupe will represent the studio at regionals, Michelle's troupe gets their tenth and final dancer. Michelle thinks her dreams have come true, but her new member could turn out to be her worst nightmare. Eldon double-books himself as choreographer for TNS East and West, and struggles to keep his commitment to both. Things between Lola and Jacquie get complicated when their team's featured soloist is chosen.

When TNS East and TNS West have a dance-off to determine home studio advantage for the coming battle, Elliot reveals his true colours.

Emily has a secret weapon in the dance battle to determine which troupe will get to represent The Next Step at regionals.

Kingston and Ozzy think there's something suspicious about Elliot's generosity, and discover he's hiding a shocking secret.

When the tensions between TNS East and TNS West reach an all-time high, Miss Kate is forced to make a drastic decision.

Piper and Amy develop a secret plan to get back on the road to regionals. Jacquie is tempted to leave the studio.

Piper and Amy's secret plan is put into action, as the dancers rally to unite the studios under one banner.

With troupe united, it’s time to elect a new dance captain. Piper helps Amy to find the strength she needs to finally have an honest conversation with her mother. Heather is asked to perform a task for Emily, but is tempted to bail on it when she sees a chance to be one of the gang.

Josh's brother, Adam, shows up at the studio unannounced with surprising news. When Zara realizes her split focus is affecting her chances at a coveted solo, she is forced to choose between her two passions. Heather and Piper feel their lack of hip hop skills could hurt the team, and they enlist Henry's help to turn things around.

With the deadline for the Regionals qualifier video looming, The Next Step scrambles to perfect their routine in time.

Lola strives to stop Richelle from making a huge mistake. Noah and Jacquie struggle in their new roles on A-Troupe. Ozzy missteps when the team is counting on him most.

The Next Step's hope of going to Regionals hinges on today. Richelle makes a horrifying discovery. Piper tries to work up the courage to ask out her crush.