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The Next Step
After winning Internationals in Miami, A-Troupe has made a name for themselves in the dance world, putting The Next Step Dance Studio on the map. But their return to Regionals means the departure of beloved team-meates, forcing the team to start from scratch. A-Troupe must fight harder than ever to make it back to the top.
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.
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.
Guest choreographer, Stephanie, challenges the dancers at the afternoon auditions.
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.
Riley assigns a trio competition to prepare for the first Regionals qualifier. Amanda and Michelle are threatened by Richelle.
West receives a mysterious package from London, England, which leads to a big surprise for the bros. Noah and Amanda collaborate on a song.
James prepares to leave for London.
Riley learns that Alfie is hiding a big secret, and his future at The Next Step is in jeopardy. James, West, and Eldon arrive in London, England for the Bangers & Mashups International Hip-Hop Extravaganza.
Noah's rehearsal prompts a discussion about which trio should be showcased to represent The Next Step. Meanwhile, Michelle wants Alfie to help her bolster her concentration skills on the dance floor; and Sloane gets pranked by Amy and Cassie.
As A-Troupe dances at the Qualifier, Amanda struggles to find the right time to share her feelings for Noah, while Noah continues to hide his back injury.
After the studio competes at the qualifier, Riley reconsiders her position as studio head. Noah and Amanda grow closer, but his back injury might get in the way.
Noah reveals how he feels about Amanda. LaTroy and Sloane get into a fight after he receives an invitation he can't refuse.
Michelle's competitive side is on full display when she's pitted against Piper to compete at the qualifier. LaTroy seeks out Amy's help to be the best dancer he can be.
Riley gets invited to an exclusive gala, and has to decide who to invite as her date. Skylar struggles to find her place on A-Troupe.
Amy makes LaTroy a proposition, but things get complicated when Sloane discovers new feelings; West and Eldon have an adventure in London.
Michelle and Riley have a lunch date and take a walk down memory lane; Noah, afraid of losing his spot on A-Troupe, continues to hide his back troubles.
Riley considers removing the team from competition because of a change in the qualifier rules. Meanwhile, the guys go on the hunt for Eldon's missing phone in London; and Sloane has trouble accepting Amy and LaTroy's relationship.
The guys compete in a hip-hop event in London. Elsewhere, Riley and Alfie's bond intensifies; and Noah's hidden injury begins to hurt the team.
Alfie considers Noah's health problems and surprises Riley with a plan for the qualifiers. Meanwhile, Amanda and Noah open up to one another; and LaTroy makes an unexpected decision in the wake of receiving news from his dad.
Auditions for the qualifier duet have added significance in the wake of Noah's diagnosis. Meanwhile, LaTroy plots to salvage Sloane and Amy's friendship; and Alfie opens up to Riley about his feelings for her.
