0:00:02 > 0:00:05This is Taking The Next Step, the show where talented young
0:00:05 > 0:00:08dancers compete for an amazing prize - to get a role on the hit
0:00:08 > 0:00:10TV dance show, The Next Step.
0:00:12 > 0:00:141,300 hopefuls applied.
0:00:19 > 0:00:23Successful dancers performed for our industry experts
0:00:23 > 0:00:25at regional auditions.
0:00:25 > 0:00:27- Come and get your ticket.- Oh!
0:00:28 > 0:00:31We're making dreams come true in here!
0:00:31 > 0:00:33THEY CHEER
0:00:33 > 0:00:36Now the 53 best from Regionals face our judges again in
0:00:36 > 0:00:37Manchester at Nationals.
0:00:40 > 0:00:42They are professional dancer and
0:00:42 > 0:00:44former Pussycat Doll, Kimberly Wyatt.
0:00:46 > 0:00:50Star of stage and screen, John Partridge.
0:00:50 > 0:00:54And, director and choreographer, Simeon Qsyea.
0:00:56 > 0:00:58Bring it.
0:00:58 > 0:01:00Today, it's all about the choreography.
0:01:00 > 0:01:02It's your time to shine.
0:01:02 > 0:01:05Dancers must master a routine set by Simeon.
0:01:05 > 0:01:07Boom, boom, boom. That's all I want.
0:01:09 > 0:01:10Develop a signature move.
0:01:13 > 0:01:15The signature move was good, though.
0:01:15 > 0:01:17I don't even remember what it was.
0:01:18 > 0:01:22"And choreograph their own Next Steps style routine." How was that?
0:01:22 > 0:01:25Oh, nerve-racking.
0:01:25 > 0:01:28Only 20 will make it through to Day Two of Nationals.
0:01:28 > 0:01:30The decision is...
0:01:30 > 0:01:33Who will be Taking The Next Step?
0:01:43 > 0:01:44Welcome to Day One of Nationals!
0:01:44 > 0:01:47CONTESTANTS CHEER
0:01:47 > 0:01:51Dancers, a huge congratulations on making it this far. I think
0:01:51 > 0:01:56it's time to welcome in our three judges. Kimberly, John, and Simeon!
0:01:59 > 0:02:00Hello! How you doing?
0:02:00 > 0:02:03Hello! Hi! Yes!
0:02:03 > 0:02:06Go, go, go, go!
0:02:09 > 0:02:13Kimberly, the pressure is on today, isn't it? So what have the dancers
0:02:13 > 0:02:16- got to do to get through?- We're in Nationals now, which means
0:02:16 > 0:02:19they have got to pull it out the bag. We need to see them at
0:02:19 > 0:02:22their best. How they work together, how they take on a task and
0:02:22 > 0:02:26ultimately, how they perform it. So, you've just got to do it.
0:02:26 > 0:02:28- You got to go for it. - LAUGHTER
0:02:28 > 0:02:30It's going to be tough, isn't it? John, what are you looking for?
0:02:30 > 0:02:35I'm looking for performance, character, personality and charisma.
0:02:35 > 0:02:38Simeon, these dancers have got to prove that they've got
0:02:38 > 0:02:42- what it takes.- Yeah.- So what's their first challenge?- First challenge
0:02:42 > 0:02:45for you guys, you'll learn a piece of choreography from myself.
0:02:45 > 0:02:47OK. CONTESTANTS CHEER
0:02:47 > 0:02:49Yeah, come on! Hup!
0:02:51 > 0:02:54POP MUSIC PLAYS
0:02:54 > 0:02:56Woo!
0:03:02 > 0:03:04THEY CHEER
0:03:06 > 0:03:09So you guys will take all these steps, and we'll adjust them.
0:03:09 > 0:03:12So you're going to put your own style, your own flavour.
0:03:12 > 0:03:14- Are you ready? - CONTESTANTS: Yeah!
0:03:14 > 0:03:17Find a way that you can stand out. For me, in
0:03:17 > 0:03:20the Pussycat Dolls, I had my signature move, the Standing
0:03:20 > 0:03:23Leg Tilt, that separated me from the rest of the girls.
0:03:23 > 0:03:26- What is it about you that makes YOU stand out?- You ready?
0:03:26 > 0:03:28- CONTESTANTS: Yeah!- Good luck!
0:03:28 > 0:03:30It's the first of two challenges
0:03:30 > 0:03:34- today and the first cut will be from 53 to 30.- Get out of here!
0:03:34 > 0:03:39At Regionals, everyone had a chance to prepare their own audition
0:03:39 > 0:03:42routines, but now the choreography is being set for them.
0:03:42 > 0:03:46Boom, boom, boom! Five and six. Go back, let's go.
0:03:46 > 0:03:50Simeon is taking the dancers through the steps in groups.
0:03:50 > 0:03:55And they have just ten minutes to memorise his choreography.
0:03:55 > 0:03:58Two, three and four. Now, the hand doesn't need to be a click.
0:03:58 > 0:04:01You might want to do something more exotic. One, two, three and four.
0:04:01 > 0:04:04Play around with it, yeah? When we do this turn to the side
0:04:04 > 0:04:07you can make it anything you want. So I can be here, I can go up,
0:04:07 > 0:04:10and down. As long as we finish on exactly the same timing,
0:04:10 > 0:04:13I don't mind what you do. Cool? That's all I want.
0:04:13 > 0:04:16CONTESTANTS: One, two, three, and four...
0:04:16 > 0:04:19'Whether they dance ballet, tap, contemporary or street,
0:04:19 > 0:04:22'everyone is expected to put their own stamp on the routine.
0:04:24 > 0:04:27'And everybody must deliver a signature move.'
0:04:27 > 0:04:30Seeing some style come out. Some individuality.
0:04:30 > 0:04:34There really is nowhere to hide at Nationals, and the dancers
0:04:34 > 0:04:38are rehearsing outside under the watchful eye of Kimberly and John.
0:04:40 > 0:04:43- What are you looking for?- We're looking for technique, we're
0:04:43 > 0:04:46looking for character, we're also looking for team playing and
0:04:46 > 0:04:48- we're not seeing too much of that right now.- Really?
0:04:50 > 0:04:53Adapting the steps isn't coming easy to everyone.
0:04:54 > 0:04:58- Alex is struggling a bit. I kind of saw that coming.- Yeah.
0:04:58 > 0:05:01- He's tap, isn't he? - He is tap, yeah.
0:05:03 > 0:05:07The new routine may be proving tricky for 13-year-old Alex,
0:05:07 > 0:05:11but it was a different story when he first auditioned in London.
0:05:11 > 0:05:13Choreographically, I'm very rhythmical, especially when
0:05:13 > 0:05:18there's music involved and you were like getting down. I like when I
0:05:18 > 0:05:21see dancers sit on tracks, no matter what style it is. A lot of the
0:05:21 > 0:05:24time, I wasn't even watching you, I was listening. Are you, not just
0:05:24 > 0:05:26in time, but how are you playing around with the music?
0:05:26 > 0:05:29Then when I saw you, I was like, "OK, I'm looking at this cool cat,
0:05:29 > 0:05:32"you're sitting, you're performing, you're dada dada dada ba ba!"
0:05:32 > 0:05:34- So, yeah, well. Well done. - Thank you.
0:05:36 > 0:05:40It's time for tapper Alex and his group to face the judges. Can he put
0:05:40 > 0:05:43his own spin on Simeon's routine?
0:05:43 > 0:05:47Five, six, five, six, seven and...
0:05:47 > 0:05:51POP MUSIC PLAYS
0:05:57 > 0:06:02I feel it went a bit bad because I mucked up and I went too early.
0:06:05 > 0:06:08I think I did put it back on track, but I don't really know.
0:06:09 > 0:06:11Tap dancer Alex and his group have
0:06:11 > 0:06:14had their chance in front of the judges.
0:06:14 > 0:06:17And, a nonstop stream of auditions follows.
0:06:19 > 0:06:21- How was that?- Good.
0:06:22 > 0:06:25High-fives! Well done, guys! Well done!
0:06:26 > 0:06:3053 dancers are battling for just 30 places in the next round.
0:06:30 > 0:06:33On a scale of one to ten, how do we think it went?
0:06:35 > 0:06:39- Ten.- While some dancers are brimming with confidence, others are
0:06:39 > 0:06:42finding the new choreography a challenge. How was that?
0:06:42 > 0:06:46- Ah, nerve-racking. - Nerve-racking? I bet.
0:06:46 > 0:06:49And the judges are watching their every move.
0:06:50 > 0:06:54- You look in shock.- Ah.- How was it, Tallulah?- It was just like...
0:06:54 > 0:06:57You're all a bit out of breath, aren't you?
0:06:57 > 0:06:59The auditions have been relentless.
0:06:59 > 0:07:01Stand up!
0:07:01 > 0:07:05All our dancers today have their sights set on the ultimate goal -
0:07:05 > 0:07:07that guest role on The Next Step.
0:07:08 > 0:07:12And everyone is hoping to stand out with their signature move.
0:07:12 > 0:07:15I think the thing about making a signature move is just that,
0:07:15 > 0:07:19it's like, it's your plug, you know? It's... When you get out on
0:07:19 > 0:07:22stage, you plug it quick, and the audience goes wild, you know?
0:07:22 > 0:07:26And I think that comes from who you are as a person.
0:07:26 > 0:07:30What inspires you? Is it jumps and turns, or is it something artistic
0:07:30 > 0:07:35- that's cool and that's smoother? - Hmm. Thanks, Eldon. I'm sure I
0:07:35 > 0:07:36can have a crack at this.
0:07:38 > 0:07:40What do you think? Terrible.
0:07:42 > 0:07:44Erm, back to our dancers and their signature moves.
0:07:44 > 0:07:46We've had Leg Lifts...
0:07:46 > 0:07:47Well done.
0:07:48 > 0:07:50We've seen some leaps.
0:07:53 > 0:07:54Thank you.
0:07:56 > 0:08:00And we've had some that are, shall we say, unique.
0:08:05 > 0:08:08Hoping to stand out in her group for all the right reasons, it's
0:08:08 > 0:08:1011-year-old street dancer, Hollie.
0:08:18 > 0:08:20I can't believe you came out here so nervous when you can dance
0:08:20 > 0:08:24like that. You need to believe in yourself! I want confidence!
0:08:24 > 0:08:26And I mean it, because you're good!
0:08:26 > 0:08:28Thank you.
0:08:28 > 0:08:32- Can Hollie prove to Kim she was right to believe in her?- Hello.
0:08:32 > 0:08:34CONTESTANTS: Hello.
0:08:34 > 0:08:38So this is it, Nationals. It's your time to shine.
0:08:38 > 0:08:42Take the floor. Space yourselves out. Simeon's going to count you in.
0:08:42 > 0:08:46Five, six, five, six, seven and...
0:09:03 > 0:09:04Thank you very much, guys.
0:09:07 > 0:09:11- How did that go?- Yeah, it was really good.- Really good? You seem
0:09:11 > 0:09:14- really positive.- Yeah. - Any smiles from the judges?
0:09:14 > 0:09:16- Could you tell?- Yeah!- Really?
0:09:16 > 0:09:18I don't think it went how I
0:09:18 > 0:09:20planned, but hopefully,
0:09:20 > 0:09:23you never know, fingers crossed.
0:09:23 > 0:09:26While Hollie and the other dancers take a well earned break, the
0:09:26 > 0:09:31judges must decide who stays and who goes. The judges are
0:09:31 > 0:09:35deliberating just behind me. They have the task of choosing 30
0:09:35 > 0:09:38to take the next step. There's going to be some tough decisions
0:09:38 > 0:09:42and we will have to say goodbye to 23 dancers.
0:09:42 > 0:09:45I would not want to be in their shoes right now.
0:09:45 > 0:09:48Now that was a strong yes from me, because I really felt that she
0:09:48 > 0:09:51pulled it out the bag. She gave me energy. One of the only ones
0:09:51 > 0:09:52that really performed.
0:09:54 > 0:09:57With such a big cut coming, this could be bad news for some of
0:09:57 > 0:10:00the friendships that have formed since Regionals.
0:10:02 > 0:10:06Esha and Erin bonded at their first audition in London when they had to
0:10:06 > 0:10:09- perform together in a call-back at the end of the day.- So we've
0:10:09 > 0:10:12decided to take both of you through to Nationals!
0:10:14 > 0:10:17Now were you in different groups when you went into your challenge?
0:10:17 > 0:10:20- Yes.- Yes.- So you don't know how each other have done.
0:10:20 > 0:10:23- No.- And what would happen today if one of you went through and
0:10:23 > 0:10:25- one of you didn't?- Ohhhh!
0:10:25 > 0:10:27You had to bring that up, didn't you?
0:10:27 > 0:10:30Yeah, sorry! It is the awkward truth. It might happen,
0:10:30 > 0:10:32you'd never know! How would you feel?
0:10:32 > 0:10:36- I'd be happy.- Happy for her. - But I would be upset as well.
0:10:36 > 0:10:39You guys are so supportive of each other. It's really nice.
0:10:39 > 0:10:43The mood backstage is upbeat. But 23 dancers will be going home.
0:10:45 > 0:10:49Back in the audition room, Kimberly, John and Simeon, have been
0:10:49 > 0:10:51locked in serious discussion.
0:10:51 > 0:10:55I wanted him to come and smash it, but he was struggling.
0:10:55 > 0:10:57That is a definite yes from me.
0:10:57 > 0:11:00I haven't fought for many, but this is one I will fight for.
0:11:00 > 0:11:03- Signature move was good though.- I don't even remember what it was.
0:11:03 > 0:11:05- I kind of just don't want to give up on him.- As soon as it
0:11:05 > 0:11:08came time to perform, turned it on.
0:11:08 > 0:11:10- Yeah?- We happy? We agreed?- Yeah.
0:11:10 > 0:11:12The 30 have been chosen.
0:11:15 > 0:11:19The dancers have been placed in groups to hear either a yes
0:11:19 > 0:11:24or a no from the judges. Erin and Esha are in different groups,
0:11:24 > 0:11:27but, will both dancers survive the cuts?
0:11:28 > 0:11:32All of you have amazing qualities as dancers, and we have felt so
0:11:32 > 0:11:35- inspired by you.- There are positives and there are
0:11:35 > 0:11:37negatives with all of you.
0:11:37 > 0:11:41But we've needed to deliberate to find out whether or not
0:11:41 > 0:11:44you're through to the next round.
0:11:44 > 0:11:46We have reached a decision.
0:11:53 > 0:11:58We've decided that you will be going through to the next round!
0:11:58 > 0:11:59Congratulations!
0:11:59 > 0:12:01THEY CHEER
0:12:01 > 0:12:03So, it's great news for Erin!
0:12:03 > 0:12:07- Bet you guys are just feeling ecstatic, aren't you?- Yeah.
0:12:07 > 0:12:10Well, guess what? Challenge Two next!
0:12:10 > 0:12:12CONTESTANTS: Ohhhh!
0:12:12 > 0:12:15But, will Esha be joining her?
0:12:19 > 0:12:22You will not be going through to the next round. I'm sorry.
0:12:22 > 0:12:25You should be really proud of yourselves. Do you feel all right?
0:12:25 > 0:12:28- Yeah.- You feel good? Feel proud?- Yep.
0:12:28 > 0:12:32So it's the end of Esha's Next Step journey and she's not the only one.
0:12:35 > 0:12:38Unfortunately this time you will not be Taking The Next Step.
0:12:41 > 0:12:45It's been an amazing opportunity and I'm glad that I got this far.
0:12:45 > 0:12:47- You going to keep dancing? - Definitely.- Do you need a fourth
0:12:47 > 0:12:52- dancer in your crew?- Yes.- Yeah... - That was a "no," Roan, wasn't it?
0:12:52 > 0:12:53No...
0:12:56 > 0:12:59But for others, it's the result they've been desperate to hear.
0:13:00 > 0:13:04You will be going through to the next round. All of you.
0:13:07 > 0:13:10It's only going to get harder for you because you are through
0:13:10 > 0:13:12to the next round!
0:13:12 > 0:13:14THEY CHEER
0:13:16 > 0:13:19And that is Challenge One done, who's up for Challenge Two?
0:13:19 > 0:13:21CONTESTANTS: ME!
0:13:21 > 0:13:24Me too! Off you go, tell your family, get ready, OK?
0:13:24 > 0:13:28There's plenty to celebrate backstage as 25 dancers have
0:13:28 > 0:13:31earned their places in the second round of Nationals.
0:13:34 > 0:13:37But with just five places left, there can only be good news
0:13:37 > 0:13:42for one of our final two groups. Who has done enough to make it through?
0:13:42 > 0:13:44Hollie or Alex?
0:13:47 > 0:13:48Hello.
0:13:50 > 0:13:54I just want to say congratulations on getting this far.
0:13:54 > 0:13:57The stakes have been incredibly high.
0:13:57 > 0:14:00Do we see potential in you? Yes.
0:14:01 > 0:14:04But we're actually looking for somebody to be a star.
0:14:06 > 0:14:08Do you have that star potential?
0:14:09 > 0:14:11So, after much deliberation,
0:14:11 > 0:14:14we have come to a decision.
0:14:17 > 0:14:19And our decision is...
0:14:20 > 0:14:23..that we will not be able to take any of you to the next round.
0:14:28 > 0:14:30I'm a bit disappointed I didn't get through,
0:14:30 > 0:14:32but I'm all right in the end.
0:14:32 > 0:14:33Cos it's all about the experience, isn't it?
0:14:34 > 0:14:37I have to tell you that it's only going to get harder,
0:14:37 > 0:14:39because you are through to the next round!
0:14:39 > 0:14:40CHEERING
0:14:42 > 0:14:44APPLAUSE
0:14:44 > 0:14:46I'm in a lot of shock right now,
0:14:46 > 0:14:48and I'm really excited and really happy.
0:14:51 > 0:14:55Tears of joy for Hollie. But it's the end of the road for Alex.
0:14:57 > 0:15:00So, our 30 remaining dancers are edging closer
0:15:00 > 0:15:02to that guest role on The Next Step.
0:15:02 > 0:15:07Can Hollie and Erin make it through to Nationals, Day Two?
0:15:07 > 0:15:11All right, we're onto our next challenge. And this is a tough one.
0:15:11 > 0:15:13We are going to break you into dance troupes,
0:15:13 > 0:15:15and in your dance troupe,
0:15:15 > 0:15:20it's up to you to create and choreograph a performance.
0:15:20 > 0:15:24I always say you're only as good as your weakest link.
0:15:24 > 0:15:27You all want to be able to shine in this piece.
0:15:27 > 0:15:30Of course you'll be judged as individuals,
0:15:30 > 0:15:34but if the group is good, then the individuals will shine.
0:15:34 > 0:15:36So, we want you to work as a team.
0:15:36 > 0:15:39But also, you're all fighting for that number one spot.
0:15:40 > 0:15:43The stakes are high. Don't blow it.
0:15:43 > 0:15:47- Let's do this! - Yeah, come on! Come on!
0:15:50 > 0:15:54Our 30 dancers will be working in troupes of five, and they
0:15:54 > 0:15:57have to come up with a routine to The Next Step track Coming Home.
0:15:57 > 0:15:59# I'm coming home. #
0:16:01 > 0:16:02When I'm dancing in a group on The Next Step,
0:16:02 > 0:16:05I feel very connected to them, and I feel like that's very important.
0:16:05 > 0:16:09# I'm coming home Coming home, coming home. #
0:16:09 > 0:16:10I think it's amazing when we mix
0:16:10 > 0:16:12everyone's different styles together,
0:16:12 > 0:16:14because it gives the group dynamic, as a whole.
0:16:14 > 0:16:17# I'm coming home Coming home, coming home. #
0:16:18 > 0:16:21Just like A-Troupe, our dancers have different disciplines.
0:16:21 > 0:16:25So one of their challenges will be to mix different dance styles
0:16:25 > 0:16:26within their group.
0:16:27 > 0:16:31Each troupe has just 15 minutes to come up with a routine, and all
0:16:31 > 0:16:35three judges will be watching as they develop their ideas.
0:16:36 > 0:16:3911-year-old Hollie is the only street dancer in her troupe.
0:16:39 > 0:16:41Her team-mates are ballet dancer Harriet,
0:16:41 > 0:16:44contemporary dancer Molly,
0:16:44 > 0:16:46lyrical dancer Milan,
0:16:46 > 0:16:48and modern dancer Jay.
0:16:48 > 0:16:50The other dancers' styles share similar moves,
0:16:50 > 0:16:53so how will Hollie blend with her troupe?
0:16:58 > 0:16:59So you roll like this...
0:17:06 > 0:17:08Rehearsals are over.
0:17:08 > 0:17:11It's time for Hollie and the rest of the troupe to bring
0:17:11 > 0:17:13their routine together for the big performance.
0:17:16 > 0:17:18OK, guys. This is it.
0:17:18 > 0:17:20I don't want you to finish this performance
0:17:20 > 0:17:23and feel that there was anything you could have done better, OK.
0:17:23 > 0:17:26Really go for it. We're looking forward to it, OK?
0:17:26 > 0:17:29MUSIC: Coming Home by The Next Step
0:17:33 > 0:17:34Five, six, seven.
0:17:34 > 0:17:36# I'm coming home
0:17:37 > 0:17:39# Yeah, I'm coming home
0:17:42 > 0:17:43# I'm coming home
0:17:43 > 0:17:46# Coming home, coming home
0:17:46 > 0:17:47# I'm coming home
0:17:47 > 0:17:50# Coming home to you
0:17:50 > 0:17:51# I'm coming home
0:17:54 > 0:17:56# I'm coming home
0:17:57 > 0:17:59# Yeah, I'm coming home
0:17:59 > 0:18:02# Coming home, coming home
0:18:02 > 0:18:03# I'm coming home
0:18:03 > 0:18:05# Coming home to you. #
0:18:08 > 0:18:10I was really surprised by this one.
0:18:10 > 0:18:13I was really...happy. Yeah.
0:18:13 > 0:18:15What was it like to dance as a group together?
0:18:15 > 0:18:17- It was nice, yeah.- Nice, yeah.
0:18:17 > 0:18:20- Was it? Was it something you would want to do again?- Yes.- I bet.
0:18:20 > 0:18:22You looked good as a group, actually.
0:18:22 > 0:18:24But, of course, it's not up to me.
0:18:24 > 0:18:27How were the rest of our troupes coping with Kimberly's brief?
0:18:28 > 0:18:31You all want to be able to shine in this piece.
0:18:31 > 0:18:33Of course, you'll be judged as individuals but,
0:18:33 > 0:18:37if the group is good, then the individuals will shine.
0:18:39 > 0:18:40The next troupe have gone for
0:18:40 > 0:18:43a combination of street and contemporary.
0:18:44 > 0:18:46- Pretty amazing.- Pretty amazing.
0:18:46 > 0:18:48I'm feeling quite proud.
0:18:53 > 0:18:55- How did it go?- Good.
0:18:55 > 0:18:56# I'm coming home
0:18:58 > 0:18:59# Yeah, I'm coming home. #
0:18:59 > 0:19:01Erin's troupe perform with a routine
0:19:01 > 0:19:04that still leaves time for everyone to have a signature move.
0:19:04 > 0:19:06# I'm coming home Coming home, coming home. #
0:19:06 > 0:19:09- Well done.- Well done. - I know, I know.
0:19:09 > 0:19:12And it looked a lot better than your group from this morning.
0:19:12 > 0:19:16Do you feel you gave it everything and really worked as a team?
0:19:16 > 0:19:19- Yes.- I think we just feel we really did.- Yeah.- Good.
0:19:23 > 0:19:25Some dancers are adopting different dance styles
0:19:25 > 0:19:27to help their troupe blend.
0:19:28 > 0:19:31Khyrese was trying his best to do Kyle's style.
0:19:31 > 0:19:33- I love that.- Yeah.
0:19:35 > 0:19:38While others, like street dancer Lance,
0:19:38 > 0:19:40are sticking to what they know best.
0:19:40 > 0:19:41# I'm coming home... #
0:19:41 > 0:19:43This one was just doing a solo the entire time,
0:19:43 > 0:19:45he didn't really care what was going on.
0:19:48 > 0:19:50Were there couple of mistakes in there?
0:19:50 > 0:19:51ALL: Yeah.
0:19:51 > 0:19:53- We kind of, sort of... - We all followed each other.
0:19:53 > 0:19:55Yeah, we were, like, kind of connecting.
0:19:58 > 0:20:01I think we all came together at the end, yeah. All of our solo bits,
0:20:01 > 0:20:04we kind of showed off what our strengths were.
0:20:04 > 0:20:07Let's hope the judges think the same.
0:20:07 > 0:20:08# Coming home, coming home. #
0:20:11 > 0:20:1425 dancers have performed,
0:20:14 > 0:20:16and the last group are ready to take to the stage.
0:20:18 > 0:20:19It's street dancer Joe,
0:20:19 > 0:20:22modern dancers Ellie and Macy,
0:20:22 > 0:20:25and contemporary dancers Jessica and Khalid.
0:20:27 > 0:20:29At Regionals, Kimberly wasn't sure Khalid
0:20:29 > 0:20:31was the right fit for the show.
0:20:32 > 0:20:35Do I necessarily think you're THE Next Step dancer?
0:20:35 > 0:20:37I'm not so sure.
0:20:38 > 0:20:42Now it's time to perform, can Khalid use this Next Step dance challenge
0:20:42 > 0:20:45to prove he could be right for that guest role?
0:20:46 > 0:20:48This is your time to really show us what you've got.
0:20:48 > 0:20:50Bring it.
0:20:50 > 0:20:52MUSIC: Coming Home by The Next Step
0:20:57 > 0:20:58# I'm coming home
0:21:00 > 0:21:02# Yeah, I'm coming home
0:21:05 > 0:21:06# I'm coming home
0:21:06 > 0:21:08# Coming home, coming home
0:21:08 > 0:21:10# I'm coming home
0:21:10 > 0:21:13# Coming home to you
0:21:13 > 0:21:14# I'm coming home
0:21:17 > 0:21:19# I'm coming home
0:21:21 > 0:21:22# Yeah, I'm coming home
0:21:22 > 0:21:25# Coming home, coming home
0:21:25 > 0:21:26# I'm coming home
0:21:26 > 0:21:28# Coming home to you. #
0:21:28 > 0:21:30- You look a bit unsure. How did that go?- Well, I think, I...- Yeah.
0:21:30 > 0:21:33- ..I found it all right.- It was all right.- OK, and...- It was great!
0:21:33 > 0:21:35Aw, were you great?
0:21:36 > 0:21:39I can only just hope that it went well.
0:21:39 > 0:21:41And, like, I gave my all, so then I just hope that
0:21:41 > 0:21:44they can see that I gave my all, in order for me to get through.
0:21:46 > 0:21:49Everyone has had their chance to show the judges
0:21:49 > 0:21:52they have what it takes for that guest role on The Next Step.
0:21:54 > 0:21:58For the final time today, Kimberly, John and Simeon have to make a cut.
0:21:58 > 0:22:00I want to start this off,
0:22:00 > 0:22:04and be like, this one here absolutely blew me away.
0:22:05 > 0:22:07I second that. I loved her.
0:22:07 > 0:22:09So, 30 of our dancers have performed,
0:22:09 > 0:22:12but only 20 will make it through to Day Two of Nationals.
0:22:12 > 0:22:14But who will it be?
0:22:14 > 0:22:16They're deliberating right now.
0:22:17 > 0:22:20He was into himself in this performance.
0:22:20 > 0:22:21Is he into himself?
0:22:21 > 0:22:25I think he's only into himself, which is why I...
0:22:25 > 0:22:27I just don't get that thing from him.
0:22:27 > 0:22:31When it comes to the next challenge, I don't feel like she'll do as well.
0:22:31 > 0:22:33And I need to bear that in mind.
0:22:33 > 0:22:36He just seems a bit of a one trick pony.
0:22:36 > 0:22:39If I have to judge based on this challenge... Oof.
0:22:39 > 0:22:42- This girl was the weakest link... - Yes.
0:22:42 > 0:22:46..in this challenge, but within this group, they helped her to shine.
0:22:46 > 0:22:49- And that's what we asked them to do.- Yes.
0:22:50 > 0:22:52Here we go. Three, two, one...
0:22:56 > 0:22:58NO!
0:22:58 > 0:23:00Really?!
0:23:00 > 0:23:01Yeah.
0:23:01 > 0:23:05For the judges, this has been the toughest cut yet.
0:23:05 > 0:23:08- Job done, guys, it was hard and it's done.- Job done.
0:23:14 > 0:23:18And it's been a nerve-racking wait backstage.
0:23:18 > 0:23:22So, the judges have made their decision, and now all these dancers
0:23:22 > 0:23:25are about to find out whether they're staying or going home.
0:23:25 > 0:23:32Can I please have Chloe, Milan, Ellie B, Jude and Joe, please?
0:23:32 > 0:23:35The dancers are being called into new groups for their results,
0:23:35 > 0:23:37and it's time to face the judges.
0:23:40 > 0:23:43Can Hollie make it through to the next round?
0:23:44 > 0:23:47I know it's been an extremely long day
0:23:47 > 0:23:50and we've really put you through your paces.
0:23:50 > 0:23:53And seeing all of you take on these challenges and show us
0:23:53 > 0:23:56the best of what you got, it's been a real privilege.
0:23:56 > 0:23:58You guys did well.
0:23:59 > 0:24:01But was well good enough?
0:24:03 > 0:24:06And now, it's time to find out who's going to go
0:24:06 > 0:24:08to the next round of Nationals.
0:24:09 > 0:24:11We've discussed and we have come to a decision.
0:24:20 > 0:24:22You guys are going through to the next round!
0:24:22 > 0:24:24CHEERING
0:24:24 > 0:24:25Congratulations!
0:24:25 > 0:24:27- Can you believe it?- No.
0:24:27 > 0:24:30You guys have come to Nationals, you've done challenge one,
0:24:30 > 0:24:33- challenge two, and you're through to Day Two.- Yes!
0:24:33 > 0:24:35- Does that feel amazing?- Yes!
0:24:35 > 0:24:37So, it's good news for the first group.
0:24:39 > 0:24:43Will Hollie and her group join them on Day Two of Nationals?
0:24:43 > 0:24:45You will not be going through to the next round.
0:24:45 > 0:24:47I'm so sorry.
0:24:47 > 0:24:51Sadly for Hollie, it's the end of her Next Step journey.
0:24:51 > 0:24:53I am disappointed that I didn't get through,
0:24:53 > 0:24:55but it was an amazing experience.
0:24:57 > 0:25:00It's been an anxious wait for Erin and her group.
0:25:02 > 0:25:04You guys...
0:25:04 > 0:25:06are going through to the next round!
0:25:06 > 0:25:07WHOOPING
0:25:09 > 0:25:13Erin's made it. And those 20 places are being filled.
0:25:13 > 0:25:16Well, guess what, you've made it through Day One at Nationals.
0:25:16 > 0:25:19- Woohoo!- And now you've got to make it through Day Two!
0:25:20 > 0:25:22CHEERING
0:25:25 > 0:25:28It is a yes! You are going through to the next round, well done!
0:25:28 > 0:25:30- Can you believe it?- No.
0:25:31 > 0:25:35As the final two groups face the judges, only five places remain.
0:25:35 > 0:25:40Has Khalid done enough to prove he could be right for The Next Step?
0:25:40 > 0:25:41This is Nationals.
0:25:41 > 0:25:45We knew what would happen, and we've been surprised.
0:25:45 > 0:25:47We've had some real big highs,
0:25:47 > 0:25:50but we've also have some lows, and some shocks.
0:25:50 > 0:25:55Whatever happens, you walk out of here with your heads held high,
0:25:55 > 0:25:59because we have all seen something so special and unique
0:25:59 > 0:26:02in every single one of you.
0:26:05 > 0:26:07We've discussed and we came to a decision.
0:26:14 > 0:26:16And that decision is...
0:26:20 > 0:26:23that this time, you won't be going through to the next round,
0:26:23 > 0:26:25but you have done so well.
0:26:25 > 0:26:27- Do you feel proud of yourselves? - Yeah.
0:26:27 > 0:26:30- Definitely.- And what will you take away from this experience?
0:26:30 > 0:26:32Just to never give up, really.
0:26:32 > 0:26:34Never give up. Keep dancing.
0:26:36 > 0:26:38Get ready, cos you're going to the next round.
0:26:38 > 0:26:40SHRIEKS OF JOY
0:26:42 > 0:26:44- Are these happy tears that I'm seeing?- Yeah!
0:26:44 > 0:26:47- Very happy tears?- Yeah!
0:26:47 > 0:26:50- You guys have just smashed it. Do you feel good?- Yes.- Yeah.
0:26:55 > 0:26:59Khalid and Erin have made it through Nationals Day One.
0:27:01 > 0:27:03You guys have been brilliant.
0:27:03 > 0:27:06Thank you for bringing your positive energy,
0:27:06 > 0:27:09your amazing attitudes and really showing us
0:27:09 > 0:27:13that you've got something special inside every single one of you.
0:27:13 > 0:27:16But right now, you should congratulate yourself,
0:27:16 > 0:27:18give yourself a huge round of applause!
0:27:18 > 0:27:19CHEERING
0:27:19 > 0:27:20Yeah! Well done!
0:27:20 > 0:27:25So, there we have it. Our final 20 dancers, who have all made it
0:27:25 > 0:27:27through to Day Two at Nationals.
0:27:28 > 0:27:30- Woohoo!- High five!
0:27:30 > 0:27:31CHEERING
0:27:34 > 0:27:36As the opportunity to win
0:27:36 > 0:27:39that amazing guest role on The Next Step gets closer,
0:27:39 > 0:27:41the challenge facing our remaining
0:27:41 > 0:27:4320 dancers gets tougher.
0:27:43 > 0:27:46I'm so nervous for this audition.
0:27:46 > 0:27:47What are you doing?
0:27:49 > 0:27:51What happened?
0:27:51 > 0:27:53Don't miss any of the drama -
0:27:53 > 0:27:55only on Taking The Next Step.
0:27:58 > 0:27:59# Stand up. #