Series synopsis
The Next Step is a Canadian family drama television series that premiered on Family Channel on March 8, 2013. It ended on July 12, 2025. It was created by Frank Van Keeken. It stars Victoria Baldesarra, Brittany Raymond, Logan Fabbro and Isaac Lupien.
Follow the lives of an elite group of young dancers who train at The Next Step Studio.
Premise
Follow the lives of an elite group of young dancers who train at The Next Step Studio.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Victoria Baldesarra as Michelle
- Brittany Raymond as Riley
- Logan Fabbro as Amanda
- Isaac Lupien as Eldon
- Jennifer Pappas as Chloe
- Samantha Grecchi as Stephanie
- Tamina Pollack-Paris as Tiffany
- Zac Vran as Hunter
Supporting cast
- Devon Brown as Max
- Taveeta Szymanowicz as Thalia
- Skylar Healey as Skylar
- Briar Nolet as Richelle
- Cierra Healey as Cierra
- Myles Erlick as Noah
- Erika Prevost as Sloane
- Akiel Julien as LaTroy
- Giuseppe Bausilio as Alfie
- Allie Goodbun as Cassie
- Shelby Bain as Amy
- Isaiah Peck as Henry
Guest cast
- Milaina Chanel as Zara
- Hanna Miller as Heather
- Sage Linder as Summer
- Berkeley Gerth as Davis
- Emmerly Tinglin as Kenzie
- Hattie Kragten as Olive
- Kate Roman as Ariana
- Nicholas McClung as Niall
- Sheriauna Haase as Adele
- Brianna Diebolt as Grace
- Kolton Stewart as Chad
- Jhaleil Swaby as Jake
Episodes
This series spans 11 seasons with 280 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 7 | February 19, 2016 | July 30, 2022 |
| Season 1 | 30 | March 8, 2013 | January 3, 2014 |
| Season 2 | 34 | March 7, 2014 | January 2, 2015 |
| Season 3 | 30 | March 16, 2015 | December 11, 2015 |
| Season 4 | 40 | February 15, 2016 | May 19, 2017 |
| Season 5 | 20 | May 28, 2017 | December 13, 2017 |
| Season 6 | 26 | September 29, 2018 | March 23, 2019 |
| Season 7 | 24 | January 8, 2020 | August 12, 2020 |
| Season 8 | 27 | September 26, 2022 | November 7, 2022 |
| Season 9 | 22 | April 7, 2024 | May 24, 2024 |
| Season 10 | 20 | June 23, 2025 | July 12, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Next Step Live - The Movie In 2015, the cast of The Next Step began a tour across Canada. For the fans that had tickets to those performances it was a chance to see their favourite dancers in person. |
February 19, 2016 |
| 2 |
It's A Wonderful Life, Piper (1) In the first of a two-part special, James and the original A-Troupe visit TNS for the studio's birthday celebration, and Piper learns what life would be like if she never joined The Next Step. |
December 13, 2019 |
| 3 |
It's A Wonderful Life, Piper (2) In the second-part of the special, James and the original A-Troupe visit TNS for the studio's birthday celebration, and Piper learns what life would be like if she never joined The Next Step. |
December 13, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Get the Party Started 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. |
March 8, 2013 |
| 2 |
Everybody Dance Now (1) 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. |
March 12, 2013 |
| 3 |
Dance, Dance (2) 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. |
March 13, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Don't Stop the Party 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. |
March 7, 2014 |
| 2 |
My Boyfriend's Back (1) 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. |
March 7, 2014 |
| 3 |
Ready to Start (2) 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. |
March 14, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Coming Home? (1) 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. |
March 16, 2015 |
| 2 |
Game, Set and Match (2) Kate decides to finally tell the dancers the truth. |
March 16, 2015 |
| 3 |
Secrets 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. |
March 17, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
One More Time (1) 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. |
February 15, 2016 |
| 2 |
Stir It Up (2) 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. |
February 19, 2016 |
| 3 |
Heads Will Roll (3) Guest choreographer, Stephanie, challenges the dancers at the afternoon auditions. |
February 26, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The New Regime Changes to the studio force Michelle to rethink her future at The Next Step. |
May 28, 2017 |
| 2 |
Go West, Young Michelle Michelle, dissatisfied with Emily's dance studio philosophy, starts her own team, TNS West, and discovers some surprising new talent. |
June 2, 2017 |
| 3 |
Dance, Lies and Hoverboards A self-trained dancer, Kingston, must prove himself to keep his spot on Michelle's new troupe. |
June 9, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Grave New World As the new strict studio head of the Next Step is revealed, so is the fate of Michelle and Emily. |
September 29, 2018 |
| 2 |
Wink It Out (1) To help Piper, Noah strikes a bargain with Miss Angela's daughter, Lily, which ends in surprising results. |
October 6, 2018 |
| 3 |
Dancezilla (2) Richelle is back and A-Troupe desperately hopes she will bring down Miss Angela. |
October 13, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Goodbye Girl A-Troupe surprises Michelle with an emotional goodbye, which ends in an unexpected outburst from Emily |
January 8, 2020 |
| 2 |
The Comeback Kid A former member of A-Troupe returns with the hopes of rejoining the studio, but finds her past isn’t easily forgiven. Richelle and Kenzie make a startling discovery about Miss Angela’s fate after Absolute Dance put her on probation, while Henry is floored when Summer’s Oracle Cards make some surprisingly accurate predictions |
January 15, 2020 |
| 3 |
Alternate Universe Auditions for the alternate position are more competitive than ever as a new group of talented dancers vie for the spot. |
January 22, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Today for You, Tomorrow for Me The Nationals are back on - but which team is going? A-Troupe or B-Troupe? |
September 26, 2022 |
| 2 |
Journey to the Past A TNS legend suggests a controversial solution to the Nationals dilemma. |
September 26, 2022 |
| 3 |
I Can Do That Talented and hungry dancers show up for the Challenge, which could shake The Next Step. |
September 26, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Count Me In (1) As A-Troupe prepares for internationals, Ultra-Elite finds a new studio to call home. Meanwhile, Jude makes a big decision that might change everything. |
April 7, 2024 |
| 2 |
Tutu Can Play That Game (2) Grace wants auditions for A-Troupe, but Kenzie needs convincing. Anthony runs A-Troupe rehearsal, welcoming the wrong person to be a fly on the wall. |
April 7, 2024 |
| 3 |
Setting the Barre (3) The competition is tough in the first round of auditions, and Heath struggles to focus when he is grouped with someone he can’t trust. |
April 7, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Veiled Victories (1) A-Troupe discovers they must compete in Regionals and save the studio from financial ruins. |
June 23, 2025 |
| 2 |
Dreamers in Tune (2) Heath and Pete investigate The Brawl. Anthony helps Adele with a London theater audition. |
June 24, 2025 |
| 3 |
Find Our Way Tensions rise as the Brawl and Regionals loom, and Adele looks to a new opportunity. |
June 25, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Family Channel |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 8, 2013 |
| Last aired | July 12, 2025 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | Ended |