The Next Step – Season 5
Since losing at Regionals, A-Troupe is once again the underdog, but that won’t deter them from getting back to the top. As many dancers leave to pursue their goals and dreams, former dance captain Emily steps in to take control of the studio. But her strict regime isn’t welcomed by everyone and the studio quickly divides into two. Only one team can make it to Regionals and it’s a full out battle between East vs. West.
Episodes
The New Regime
Changes to the studio force Michelle to rethink her future at The Next Step.
Go West, Young Michelle
Michelle, dissatisfied with Emily's dance studio philosophy, starts her own team, TNS West, and discovers some surprising new talent.
Dance, Lies and Hoverboards
A self-trained dancer, Kingston, must prove himself to keep his spot on Michelle's new troupe.
Leon Me
TNS East hires a guest choreographer, Leon Blackwood, to teach a Hip Hop workshop and TNS West shows up to join in.
It's All Fun and Games...
After being assigned a duet, Noah struggles to find the chemistry on stage with Richelle because of his feelings for Jacquie.
No Good Deed
Piper's determination to help Amy get on to A-Troupe has a surprising outcome. Things start to heat up with Noah and Jacquie.
Heathers
TNS West needs two more dancers to round out their team, and Piper thinks she may have found the perfect new recruit.
12 Hour Party People
TNS West throws a dance-a-thon fundraiser, which is attended by some exciting guest stars.
A Tale of Two Eldons
In advance of the TNS East/West face-off to determine which troupe will represent the studio at regionals, Michelle's troupe gets their tenth and final dancer. Michelle thinks her dreams have come true, but her new member could turn out to be her worst nightmare.
United and Divided
When TNS East and TNS West have a dance-off to determine home studio advantage for the coming battle, Elliot reveals his true colours.
East Meets West
Emily has a secret weapon in the dance battle to determine which troupe will get to represent The Next Step at regionals.
Brave New World
Kingston and Ozzy think there's something suspicious about Elliot's generosity, and discover he's hiding a shocking secret.
Civil War
When the tensions between TNS East and TNS West reach an all-time high, Miss Kate is forced to make a drastic decision.
Stand Together or Fall Apart (1)
Piper and Amy develop a secret plan to get back on the road to regionals. Jacquie is tempted to leave the studio.
This Changes Everything (2)
Piper and Amy's secret plan is put into action, as the dancers rally to unite the studios under one banner.
Stand and Deliver
With troupe united, it’s time to elect a new dance captain. Piper helps Amy to find the strength she needs to finally have an honest conversation with her mother. Heather is asked to perform a task for Emily, but is tempted to bail on it when she sees a chance to be one of the gang.
Oh Brother! Why Art Thou Here?
Josh's brother, Adam, shows up at the studio unannounced with surprising news. When Zara realizes her split focus is affecting her chances at a coveted solo, she is forced to choose between her two passions. Heather and Piper feel their lack of hip hop skills could hurt the team, and they enlist Henry's help to turn things around.
I Have a Vision
With the deadline for the Regionals qualifier video looming, The Next Step scrambles to perfect their routine in time.
Snap Decision (1)
Lola strives to stop Richelle from making a huge mistake. Noah and Jacquie struggle in their new roles on A-Troupe. Ozzy missteps when the team is counting on him most.
Pointe of No Return (2)
The Next Step's hope of going to Regionals hinges on today. Richelle makes a horrifying discovery. Piper tries to work up the courage to ask out her crush.