The Next Step — Season 3
The pressure is on at The Next Step as the dancers gear up for Absolute Dance Internationals – but this season isn't just about perfecting routines. As they chase their dreams, each dancer will confront a tangle of personal struggles and professional hurdles that threaten to derail their progress both individually and as a team. Expect fierce competition, unexpected setbacks, and the kind of raw honesty that only comes when you’re pushing yourself to your absolute limit.
The members of A-Troupe found themselves together again, the glow of their Nationals victory still warm. But the joy was fleeting. A new studio was needed, and the solution demanded a significant cost. Meanwhile, James threw himself into pl…
Kate resolved, at long last, to reveal the truth to the dancers.
The news arrived with a dull weight: Emily would be sidelined from dancing for a minimum of eight months. The revelation found her face to face with Riley, who voiced a raw and unexpected anger. Meanwhile, Lucien entered into an arrangement…
In a contest of individual skill, dancers vie for a coveted place on the international team.
A segment of the A-Troupe finds itself wrestling with the difficulties of transition. Simultaneously, a valued companion is leaving; and the B-Troupe is experiencing growth.
Giselle confronts a well-known rival in her struggle; Chloe fights to secure her position within the team; and the fate of The Next Step hangs in the balance.
The transition to the new elite is proving difficult for some. Meanwhile, James is devising a surprise for Riley.
A ripple of competition stirred when Shantel sought the dance captaincy from Giselle. Meanwhile, James, seeking assistance, asked Riley to lend a hand with the preparations for his aunt’s wedding. The A-Troupe also faced a setback, losing o…
Eldon proposed an audition for West with a renowned ballet company, a proposition to which West responded by seeking Chloe’s assistance.
Thalia finds herself pondering Eldon and Michelle. For Chloe, a promising opportunity has arisen. Meanwhile, Richelle is experiencing the burgeoning sensation of a crush.
James encountered his aunt's fiancé. Meanwhile, Eldon and Thalia led a class.
Chloe faces a difficult decision: accept a place with a prestigious ballet company or remain at The Next Step. Meanwhile, Thalia delves into the perplexing nature of Eldon’s recent actions, seeking to understand the cause of his unusual beh…
James and Riley embarked on a quest for the ideal anniversary present, their search reflecting the depth of their affection. Meanwhile, Giselle and Thalia wrestled with uncertainty regarding a performance with Amanda, their artistic sensibi…
An English dancer has joined The Next Step, and Riley offers the newcomer a tour of the studio. Meanwhile, Amanda is determined to avoid a trip to Sweden.
A dancer from England joins the ranks of the Next Step, and Riley finds herself tasked with guiding the newcomer. Separately, Amanda strives to avoid a trip to Sweden.
James is consumed by his band’s demands, leaving him with little time for his duet with Riley in preparation for the Internationals. Ella steps in to help Riley unwind. Elsewhere, Eldon and Thalia endeavor to discover the studio's most reso…
With the pressure of international competitions bearing down, Riley and Ella offer a welcome reprieve, gently coaxing the group into the surprisingly joyful world of square dancing.
Ella prompts Riley and James to examine their connection more deeply. Meanwhile, Thalia and Eldon conspire to find secret means of communicating.
The strain of her parents’ separation weighs heavily on Michelle, its impact subtly rippling through the entire team. Elsewhere, James and Riley endeavor to understand each other’s viewpoints, a delicate effort of empathy. And Ella works to…
Eldon is slated to contend for the men's solo title at the Internationals, but Noah harbors a desire to compete and demonstrate his equal skill.
The A Troupe collaborates with the B Troupe for partnered performances.
The Next Step welcomed Amanda home from Sweden. Before Ella’s departure for England, Riley and Ella shared one final prank with James.
Riley finds herself in Miami with the international students, and a debt has left her with no choice but to work as a waitress to cover the cost of her meal.
Kate and Giselle arrived to register for the international competition, unaware that James was stranded. He was adrift on a boat, lost within the labyrinthine waterways of the alligator-infested Everglades.
The day of the individual men's and women's rounds finds Eldon wrestling with the absence of his cherished lucky coin, while Riley’s bond with Ella faces a strain as they are forced to compete directly.
As the small group competition drew nearer, Michelle, Giselle, Riley, and Cierra grew increasingly frustrated by Stephanie's lack of dedication to practice, and began to contemplate replacing her. Simultaneously, Thalia prepared for the fir…
In the second round of the International competition, the dancers learn their carefully rehearsed routine must be executed blindfolded. As they grapple with this unexpected challenge, it becomes increasingly clear that a reshuffling of role…
Eldon faces off against seven other dancers, the outcome of which dictates the amount of preparation time afforded to their respective teams for the upcoming round. A flurry of activity ensues as Eldon’s team races to adapt their quarter-fi…
In the semi-final of the Internationals, The Next Step faces off against Ella's team in a ten-dancer routine. But the team’s hopes of advancing to the finals are jeopardized by a sudden illness affecting a crucial dancer.
The Next Step faces a challenge for the international championship, pitted against a Swedish team. James and Riley dedicate themselves fully, striving to secure victory for their squad.
