The Next Step is a Canadian teen drama series created by Frank van Keeken, and produced by Temple Street Productions. Shot in a dramatic mockumentary style, the series focuses on a group of dancers who attend The Next Step Dance Studio. The dancers have won Regionals, Nationals, and Internationals.
Family Channel premiered the series in 2013. Its premiere had the largest audience of any original series on the channel since its launch in 1988, with 574,500 P2+ AMA viewers, and over one million P2+ viewers. The series is filmed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Production
Development
In February 24, 2012, Family Channel announced that it had ordered 26 half-hour episodes (including S1 and S1.5), and a four episode season finale. Special content was also going to be available, including The Next Step Interactive. Filming began July 12, 2012 in Toronto, Ontario.
On April 9, 2013, Family Channel announced that it had green lighted a second season of the show. Kevin Wright, the Senior Vice President of Briar and Brittany. Programming of Astral commented: "Family is an industry leader when it comes to making innovative programming that resonates with the tween audience. The Next Step is something different for Family and we recognize that we took a bit of a risk with the show. But we're delighted that our viewers have embraced the show in a big way. The record-breaking viewership and incredible reaction demonstrate that the show's appealing characters and relatable storylines really connect with our audience. We are thrilled to order a second season of this creative and highly entertaining series."
David Fortier and Ivan Schneeberg, the co-presidents of Temple Street Productions, also commented, saying:"The Next Step offers something viewers have been asking for in a tween series -- drama and dance with compelling characters and storylines. We are pleased to be able to produce more episodes of this unique series for Family Channel."
On June 17, 2013, Temple Street Productions announced that it had come up with a partnership with Segal Licensing. John Young, the Managing Director of "Tempal street Productions" said, "The Next Step has proven to be a ratings hit in Canada and is soon to air in many territories internationally. We are delighted to be working with Segal, who are leaders in the licensing world, to expand The Next Step brand and allow us to bring a variety of new opportunities for fans to get more of this hit show." The second season of The Next Step started filming on July 24, 2013.
On April 8, 2014, Frank van Keeken, confirmed that the show had been renewed for a third season. On April 16, 2015, it was announced that The Next Step will be returning for a fourth season.The series returned for a fifth season with 20 Episodes and renewed for a 6th Season with 30 Episodes.
First Step Dance Studio Video
Cast
Main
- Alexandra Beaton as Emily (Main Season 1 - 2,5)
- Victoria Baldesarra as Michelle (seasons 1-5)
- Brennan Clost as Daniel (Main Season 1- 2,5)
- Lamar Johnson as West (Main season 1 - 3,5)
- Myles Erlick as Noah (Main seasons 3-5)
- Alexandra Chaves as Piper (season 4-5)
- Briar Nolet as Richelle (seasons 2-5)
- Akiel Julien as LaTroy (season 4-5)
- Shelby Bain as Amy (season 4-5)
- Isaiah Peck as Henry (season 4-5)
- Dylan Ratzlaff as Jacquie (season 5)
- Milaina Robinson as Zara (season 5)
- Jessica Lord as Lola (season 5)
- Dawson Handy as Josh (season 5)
- Julian Lombardi as Ozzy (season 5)
- Noah Zulfikar as Kingston (season 5)
Recurring
- Alex Zaichkowski as John ( Lost and Found Music Studios Member)
- Allie Goodbun as Cassie (season 4)
- Brittany Raymond as Riley (seasons 1-4)
- Bree Wasylenko as Kate
- Cierra Healey as Cierra (Main Season 3)
- Craig Brown as The Masked Man
- Darian Mark as Ben
- Devon Brown as Max (Main Season 3)
- Isaac Lupien as Eldon (Main Season 1- 3)
- Erika Prevost as Sloane (season 4)
- Giuseppe Bausilio as Alfie (season 4)
- Jaclyn Riley as Becca
- Jhaliel Swaby as Jake
- Jordan Clark as Giselle (Main Season 1 - 3)
- Levi Randall as Theo ( Lost and Found Music Studios Member)
- Logan Fabbro as Amanda (seasons 1-4)
- Natalie Krill as Phoebe
- Nicholas Maiorano as Nick
- Rachel Riley as Gabi
- Samantha Grecchi as Stephanie (Main Season 1 - 3)
- Shane Harte as Luke ( Lost and Found Music Studios Member)
- Skylar Healey as Skylar (seasons 3-4)
- Tamina Pollack-Paris as Tiffany (Main Season 1)
- Taveeta Szymanowicz as Thalia (Main Season 2 - 3)
- Trevor Tordjman as James (seasons 1-4)
Episodes
The Next Step Interactive
The Next Step Interactive is the website component to The Next Step. The website has an "About the Show", "Dance Mashup" and "Aftershow" section.
Aftershow
Season 1
The aftershow starts when the episode is finished. It is approximately 1-3 minutes long as only a part of the aftershow is premiered after each episode. It is hosted by five members: Asha Bromfield, Lovell Adams-Gray, Luke Watters, Kelly McNamee, and Samantha "Sam" Munro. The aftershow talks about The Next Step and breaks down some parts to help the viewer understand it better. It may also give the viewer different perspectives on the characters. The whole aftershow can be viewed on the Family Channel's website.
Seasons 2 and 3
In Seasons 2 and 3, the aftershow was overhauled. The new aftershow was about characters (e.g. Becoming Michelle) and in Season 3, Cast Cams were created. It was more of a behind-the-scenes aftershow rather than, as with Season 1, being about what happened in the show.
About the Show
The About the Show section has information about the characters of the show, a schedule of shows, a gallery of shots and videos from the show and a store, with The Next Step related clothing. It also includes The Next Step soundtrack.
Broadcast
On January 8, 2014, BBC Worldwide licensed the series to several international broadcasters, including ABC3 in Australia, Hulu in the United States, and CBBC in the United Kingdom. To date, CBBC aired the first series from April 7, 2014, the second series from April 6, 2015, and the third series from August 24, 2015. The first half of the fourth series began on September 5, 2016 and the second half began on April 11, 2017.
In Canada, the show also airs on Vrak, in French, and AMI TV, in described video.
Hit The Floor Tour
On September 27, 2013, Paul Cormack of Family Channel announced that The Next Step cast would go on a tour. Cormack announced:
"We are always looking for new and exciting ways to connect with our audience on a national level. The Next Step Hit The Floor Tour reaches viewers in their own communities, providing a one-of-a-kind, interactive experience that demonstrates Family Channel's commitment to creating unique opportunities for its fans."
Not all of the cast members were the hosts of the tours. Only Victoria Baldesarra, Lamar Johnson, Isaac Lupien, Jennifer Pappas, Brittany Raymond and Trevor Tordjman were part of the tour.
Each event consisted of the cast performing in groups, a Q&A period where the audience asks questions, and a session to get freebies for attending the event. The first 200 people to attend the events were given a wristband, which would get them an autograph signed by the hosts.
The Next Step Hit The Floor Tour dates:
Due to the attendance number in the past six malls, Family Channel announced that they had moved the event in the Kingsway Mall from inside to the parking lot.
Wild Rhythm Tour
The cast of The Next Step went on a third tour during 2016. The tour will visit Canada, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, England and Ireland. It will be the first international tour by the cast.
Not all the cast are going on the tour. Only Victoria Baldesarra (Michelle), Trevor Tordjman (James), Jordan Clark (Giselle), Taveeta Szymanowicz (Thalia), Isaac Lupien (Eldon), Myles Erlick (Noah) and Briar Nolet (Richelle). Newcomer Isaiah Peck, who will star as Henry in season 4, will also attend the tour. Taveeta Szymanowicz (Thalia) was only on the Canadian tour, Brittany Raymond (Riley) was on the European shows and she could not come to the shows in Australia and New Zealand because of a family problem.
Tour dates
Step 1
Step 2
Awards and Nominations
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