The Next Step

- Season 5

(2017)

A new group of dancers audition for A-Troupe, with a new Studio Head, will A-Troupe be the same?

Michelle makes a surprising announcement which tears TNS in half. TNS West, Michelle and West's Team TNS East, Emily and Daniel's Team

A self-trained dancer, Kingston, must prove himself to keep his spot on Michelle's new troupe. Over at TNS East, Richelle gets a pleasant surprise, and questions the motives of a new dancer Lola, who seems intent on becoming her best friend. Since Amy never told her mom she was cut from A-Troupe, she needs Piper's help to cover for her.

TNS East hires a guest choreographer, Leon Blackwood, to teach a Hip Hop workshop. But when TNS West shows up to join in, the divide between the two troupes grows even deeper. As Noah and Jacquie's connection becomes obvious, Henry is forced to make a tough decision.

After being assigned a duet, Noah struggles to find the chemistry on stage with Richelle because of his feelings for Jacquie. LaTroy, Henry, and Amy try to play a prank on Ozzy, who teaches his teammates a lesson. Amy's mom discovers that Amy has been lying about being on A-Troupe, and Amy's worst fears may come true.

Piper tried to get Amy on TNS East, but it turns out expectedly.

Piper discovers a dancer to bring to TNS West, which reveals a shocking secret. Jacquie questions her relationship with Noah.

Michelle and Piper organise a Dance-athon, featuring old A-Troupe Members

Eldon returns when Emily asks him to teach TNS East choreography, but what will happen when Michelle asks Eldon to choreograph for TNS West.

Noah resolves his problems with Henry while he resolves his problems with Jacquie. Piper reveals a shocking truth to Michelle and West.

TNS East and TNS West finally battle to see who goes to Regionals.

Kingston and Ozzy think there's something suspicious about Elliot's generosity, and discover he's hiding a shocking secret. LaTroy is given the opportunity of a lifetime, but if he chooses to take it, it will mean leaving the studio. In the wake of the results of the dance battle, Noah and Jacquie struggle with the fact that only one of them can go to Regionals.

Miss Kate makes a horrifying announcement which threatens the future of TNS East and TNS West.

Piper and Amy try to merge TNS East and TNS West. Jacquie get a tempting offer from Skylar.

The Merged Troupe show Miss Kate their dance, in hopes of getting back to Regionals.

Emily and Michelle decide that A-Troupe needs a Dance Captain, Richelle makes sure she is.

After losing her Dance Captaincy, Richelle has to win the Hip-Hop against Zara and Jacquie

A last-second change of plans threatens The Next Step's chances at qualifying for Regionals, and Ozzy struggles to step up to the challenge. When Richelle encounters a difficult hurdle, Lola feels pressure to stay loyal to her friend. Piper is surprised by some new feelings for an old friend.

Lola and Richelle's friendship is threatened when Lola tries to keep Richelle from making the biggest mistake of her life. Noah's role as dance captain puts him at odds with Jacquie, and puts pressure on their relationship. Ozzy is terrified he has ruined the team's shot at Regionals.

TNS is recording its Regionals qualifier video. With the deadline imminent, everything must go according to plan. Richelle makes a horrifying discovery that could ruin the video and put her dance career at risk. As Piper's feelings for a fellow dancer grow, she works up the courage to ask him out.