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.

After the studio's defeat at the qualifier, Riley reconsiders her position as studio head. Skylar thinks it's in the studio's best interest to make a change. Noah and Amanda grow closer, but his back injury might get in the way.

Noah invites Amanda on a pre-date, and she seizes the opportunity to figure out his true feelings for her. LaTroy and Sloane get into a fight after he receives an invitation he can't refuse. Riley asks the dancers to review each other, but things don't go as planned.

Michelle's competitive side is on full display when she's pitted against Piper. LaTroy seeks out Amy's help to be the best dancer he can be. Riley chooses the five dancers that will compete in the qualifier.

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. LaTroy discovers that Henry has used his name in an unusual way.

Amy makes LaTroy a proposition he can't refuse, but things get complicated when Sloane discovers new feelings. West and Eldon have an adventure in London. Piper directs a documentary about her dance family, but what she uncovers is very surprising.

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.

A new twist in the qualifier rules means A-Troupe could lose a dancer, and Riley considers pulling team from competition.

James, Eldon, and West compete in the first round of the Bangers & Mashups Hip-Hop Extravaganza in London.

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.

When Noah receives a devastating diagnosis, auditions for the qualifier duet become more important than ever.

Piper struggles to keep the fact that she saw Riley and Alfie kiss to herself. Henry teaches Amanda a secret skill. Amy and Sloane get assigned an uncomfortable task.

Piper gives Riley an ultimatum to tell James about her kiss with Alfie. Cassie has trouble looking on the bright side of things. Theo from Lost & Found helps Amanda deal with her fears about Noah's operation.

Amanda's cousin Cooper shows up to visit The Next Step Studio. Noah struggles with Amanda seeing him at his weakest. Thalia surprises Eldon by showing up in London. James comes home because he is concerned about Piper.

Riley tells James about the kiss. West and Eldon battle at the Bangers and MashUps competition in London. Noah and Amanda struggle with the next step in their relationship.

Riley asks James for some space to sort out her feelings for Alfie. Amy tries to help LaTroy deal with being alone at the farm. Cassie helps Skylar deal with her fear of talking to strangers.