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| The Next Step | |
|---|---|
| Format | Teen Drama Mockumentary |
| Created by | Frank van Keeken |
| Starring | Shamier Anderson Victoria Baldesarra Alexandra Beaton Jordan Clark Brennan Clost Samantha Grecchi Lamar Johnson Isaac Lupien Jennifer Pappas Tamina Pollack-Paris Brittany Raymond Trevor Tordjman Bree Wasylenko |
| Theme music composer | Grayson Matthews |
| Opening theme | "Stand Up", performed by Jessica Lee & Kit Knows |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 11 (aired) (List of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Frank van Keeken Ivan Schneeberg David Fortier |
| Producer(s) | Laura Harbin (supervising producer) Rachael Schaefer Chloe Van Keeken (co-producers) Jay Prychidny Amy Wright (consulting producers) Laurie McLarty |
| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | Approx. 23 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Temple Street Productions Family Channel |
| Distributor | BBC Worldwide |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | Family Channel (Canada) |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
| Original run | March 8, 2013 – present |
| External links | |
| Website | |
The Next Step is a Canadian teen drama series shot in a reality television Style, which consists of 26 episodes. The series focuses on a group of dancers who attend The Next Step Dance Studio as they strive to win a series of dance competitions. [1] It began airing on Family Channel in March 2013. Family Channel announced on Thursday, April 11, 2013 on their youtube channel that the show will be picked up for a second and third season. Season 2 will premier in September 2013 . And, Season 3 premiering in march 2014 |
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Plot [edit]
Season 1 [edit]
This year at the Next Step Dance Studio, the members of A-Troupe and B-Troupe have to audition for spots on the A-troupe. The members of this year's A-Troupe team include, Emily, Michelle, Riley, Eldon, Daniel, Stephanie, West, Chloe (possibly quit in ep, Can You Keep A Secret?), Tiffany and James. The E-Girls are an exclusive clique within the A-Troupe, with Emily as their leader, Riley (kicked out in A Rock and a Hard Place), Stephanie, Chloe (joined in "Everybody Dance Now" when she advances from B-Troupe to A-Troupe)Tiffany and Giselle (kicked out in "Everybody Dance Now" for being demoted from A-Troupe to B-Troupe). The series follows the lives of the ten members of A-Troupe, and how they prepare for the regional dance competition. The studio is co-owned and run by Kate and Chris.
Season 2 [edit]
Another year at the next step dance studio The members of A-troupe and B-Troupe have to audition for spots on the A-Troupe
Season 3 [edit]
Another year at the next step dance studio The members of A-troupe and B-Troupe have to audition for spots on the A-Troupe
Cast [edit]
- Victoria Baldesarra as Michelle The new girl that is just trying to find a way to fit in. Michelle starts wanting to become The new dance captian, when Emily starts being rude to her and Chloe.
- Alexandra Beaton as Emily Head of the E-girls and dance captain of the A-troupe who often insults Michelle and is always rejecting Eldon until he woos her with his dancing.
- Brittany Raymond as Riley A contemporary dancer and Emily's sister. She has mixed feelings for James. Later becomes a couple with James
- Shamier Anderson as Chris The easy-going head choreographer at the Next Step studio.
- Bree Wasylenko as Kate The owner of the Next Step studio.
- Isaac Lupien as Eldon A popular contemporary dancer who is obsessed with Emily.
- Jordan Clark as Giselle A sweet dancer who is good at all types of dance, but acro is her best. She was formerly an A-troupe member and E-girl, but gets kicked out of the E-girls when she is demoted to B-troupe.
- Brennan Clost as Daniel An amazing ballet and contemporary dancer who can't stand drama. Although he has good technique, he has the hardest time when it comes to stage presence when it comes to dancing.
- Samantha Grecchi as Stephanie A jazz dancer and Emily's best friend. Her parents aren't very supportive of her dancing career and she relies on Emily for encouragement. She wants to be famous and because of her rich parents apsents relies on Kate for that kind of advice.
- Lamar Johnson as West A calm, easy-going, hip-hop dancer. He hates drama, and while he doesn't always share his opinion, when he does most people are often confused by it.
- Jennifer Pappas as Chloe An amazing ballet dancer whose parents can't afford her dancing at the studio. She has to work a half-time job while being a member of A-troupe as well as an E-girl. Chloe is also possibly quit and kicked out of the studio/E-Girls (in the ep Can You Keep A Secret?)
- Tamina Pollack-Paris as Tiffany An upbeat hip hop dancer and member of E-girls.
- Trevor Tordjman as James An easy-going, swaggy, cute, cool and fun break dancer who has trouble with math. Later becomes a couple with Riley, he has dated many girls.
Episodes [edit]
Main Article: List of The Next Step episodes
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired (Canada dates) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season premiere | Season finale | |||
| 1 | 26 | March 8, 2013 | August 2013 | |
| 2 | TBA | September 2013 | TBA | |
| 3 | TBA | March 2014 | TBA | |
After-Show [edit]
The after show premiers when the episode is finished, the after show is about 2 minutes long, while you can watch the rest (about 20 minutes ) on family channel,
The after show talks about the show and breaks down some parts to help the listener to understand better, the after show is hosted by 5 members
References [edit]
- ^ Bertrand, Ginger (July 12, 2012). "Principal photography starts on THE NEXT STEP a new tween drama from Temple Street Productions for Family Channel". Astral. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
External links [edit]
url=http://www.monstersandcritics.com/smallscreen/features/article_1712321.php/Alexandra-Beaton-interview-in-The-Next-Step-on-Family-Channel-Canada-VIDEO |title=Alexandra Beaton interview, in 'The Next Step' on Family Channel, Canada |work=m&c |date=3 March 2013 |accessdate=9 March 2013 |first=Anne |last=Brodie}}</ref>
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