The Next Step

Fresh off their win at Internationals, Miss Kate and the Next Step dancers hold an Open House to welcome prospective new dancers to the studio. For some veteran A-Troupe members, it's time to say goodbye, while others are still unsure of what their future holds.

Amanda decides to explore her options and audition with Giselle for a professional touring dance company. Still reeling from his breakup with Thalia, Eldon makes an important decision about his future. Skylar and Cierra make a pact: Either both sisters make A-Troupe, or neither of them dance with the team. A special guest choreographer surprises the dancers with an intense routine.

At the afternoon auditions, guest choreographer Stephanie has her last dance at The Next Step. Alfie helps the nervous new dancers relax before their auditions. Cierra and Skylar's pact is tested when the sisters face the most challenging audition of their lives.

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 decides to assign a trio competition to prepare for the first Regionals qualifier. Amanda and Michelle are threatened by Richelle's superior dance skills. Nervous about her limitations as a dancer, Sloane turns to her best friend LaTroy for support.

West receives a mysterious package from London, England, which leads to a big surprise for the bros. Noah takes a break from dance to work on his music in Studio-A, and enlists the help of a reluctant Amanda. Reeling from her humiliation in the trio competition, Sloane seeks help from the Zero Percent Club.

As James prepares to leave for London, an overwhelmed Riley wonders if she's taken on too much as the head of the studio. Michelle and Cassie challenge Henry and LaTroy to teach them some new hip-hop tricks. A smitten Amanda helps Noah with a family matter.

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.

Questions arise about which trio should represent The Next Step at the qualifier after Noah's poor performance in rehearsals. Michelle, worried about repeating past mistakes, turns to Alfie for help in improving her focus as a dancer. Amy and Cassie turn their Book Club meeting into a prank on an unprepared Sloane.

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. In an effort to create positive vibes, Sloane organizes a party for the studio.