0:00:02 > 0:00:03This is Taking The Next Step,
0:00:03 > 0:00:06this show where some of the UK's top dancers are competing
0:00:06 > 0:00:08for the opportunity of a lifetime.
0:00:09 > 0:00:13The chance to travel to Canada and appear on the smash hit show,
0:00:13 > 0:00:14The Next Step.
0:00:18 > 0:00:19The Taking The Next Step team
0:00:19 > 0:00:24travelled all over to find the most talented young dancers in the UK.
0:00:24 > 0:00:27Over 2,300 hopefuls applied,
0:00:27 > 0:00:30but only the very best auditioned at Regionals
0:00:30 > 0:00:33in front of our three judges.
0:00:33 > 0:00:35Actor and dancer Jonny Labey.
0:00:35 > 0:00:37Make us excited to watch you.
0:00:37 > 0:00:40Founder of dance group Flawless, Marlon "Swoosh" Wallen.
0:00:40 > 0:00:43So just chill with it and THEN attack.
0:00:43 > 0:00:45And returning as head judge,
0:00:45 > 0:00:49professional dancer and former Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt.
0:00:49 > 0:00:51You have got sass for days.
0:00:51 > 0:00:54Our judges picked their top 50 dancers from the regional auditions
0:00:54 > 0:00:59- to come to Nationals.- Now is when the hard work really begins.
0:00:59 > 0:01:03On day one, only 20 dancers made it through the judges' challenges.
0:01:03 > 0:01:05Congratulations. You're through.
0:01:07 > 0:01:10Those that remain will battle it out for just six places in the studio
0:01:10 > 0:01:13finals. The pressure is really on.
0:01:13 > 0:01:15This is Taking The Next Step.
0:01:25 > 0:01:29We're back in London, along with our top 20 dancers from the competition.
0:01:29 > 0:01:31Day two of the Nationals - we've got two challenges left.
0:01:31 > 0:01:33That's right, the judges are in, the dancers are in.
0:01:33 > 0:01:36So we should probably be in there as well?
0:01:36 > 0:01:37- Yeah.- Yeah, let's go.- Let's go.
0:01:42 > 0:01:44You are our top 20.
0:01:44 > 0:01:46Well done, you guys.
0:01:50 > 0:01:51So in today's first challenge,
0:01:51 > 0:01:56we're going to see how you guys are when working with scripts.
0:01:56 > 0:01:58It's all about the acting.
0:01:58 > 0:02:00Make sure you make it your own.
0:02:00 > 0:02:02You are playing a character,
0:02:02 > 0:02:05but keep it in your own voice and put YOUR stamp on it.
0:02:05 > 0:02:08Bring a bit of yourself to that character.
0:02:08 > 0:02:10And to help with your rehearsals
0:02:10 > 0:02:12and give you some hints, tips and tricks,
0:02:12 > 0:02:15I've brought along an amazing friend of mine.
0:02:15 > 0:02:20He's an absolute West End theatre star and legend.
0:02:20 > 0:02:22Please welcome Adam Garcia.
0:02:28 > 0:02:31First of all, congratulations for making it this far.
0:02:31 > 0:02:34That's fantastic. Acting can be kind of daunting,
0:02:34 > 0:02:38so I'm here to help you break down the scenes,
0:02:38 > 0:02:41find clues about the character
0:02:41 > 0:02:45that the writers have given you inside those scenes
0:02:45 > 0:02:49and hopefully, make you feel at ease when it comes to perform them.
0:02:49 > 0:02:51- All right.- Yeah.- Are you excited and ready?
0:02:51 > 0:02:54- ALL:- Yeah.- All right, let's get to work.
0:02:56 > 0:02:59- Hey.- Hey.- So...what's this all about, again?
0:02:59 > 0:03:01Well, since you asked,
0:03:01 > 0:03:03our performers have just an hour on the clock
0:03:03 > 0:03:06to rehearse an entire scene from The Next Step.
0:03:06 > 0:03:09Imagine you guys are in the telly and we're watching
0:03:09 > 0:03:12The Next Step. We're at home watching The Next Step.
0:03:12 > 0:03:15- TV screen!- Yeah, there's a TV screen there. You guys are doing a scene.
0:03:15 > 0:03:16Go, go.
0:03:16 > 0:03:19They'll need to work in their pairs and quickly, too, to deliver
0:03:19 > 0:03:23their lines clearly, convincingly and with conviction.
0:03:24 > 0:03:26It's about listening and responding.
0:03:26 > 0:03:29And our special guest mentor Adam Garcia
0:03:29 > 0:03:31has some acting techniques to share.
0:03:31 > 0:03:33You've got to be very direct.
0:03:33 > 0:03:35And I think...
0:03:35 > 0:03:39it'll help your physicality if you almost sit into him, if you like.
0:03:39 > 0:03:41"OK, I'm here to help you. Tell me what you want."
0:03:41 > 0:03:44Most of these kids haven't actually ever picked up scripts before.
0:03:44 > 0:03:46This is quite a tough challenge,
0:03:46 > 0:03:48cos they're used to dancing. That's their comfort zone.
0:03:48 > 0:03:50A lot of them are doing really, really great.
0:03:50 > 0:03:52I don't want to give anything away, of course.
0:03:52 > 0:03:53Of course.
0:03:53 > 0:03:56- But they seem to take to acting like a duck to water.- Nice.
0:03:56 > 0:04:01So with rehearsals over, it's now time to perform for the judges.
0:04:01 > 0:04:06First up are our street dancers Kaymia and good friend Charlie,
0:04:06 > 0:04:08who's looking to prove he's listened to Jonny.
0:04:08 > 0:04:11As soon as you leave this room, work on your acting,
0:04:11 > 0:04:14cos you've got everything else.
0:04:14 > 0:04:18They're taking on a Next Step scene where Eldon and West visit London.
0:04:20 > 0:04:22Oh, my gosh.
0:04:22 > 0:04:24This is Stonehenge, bro.
0:04:24 > 0:04:27Dude, Stonehenge is not even in London.
0:04:27 > 0:04:28What are you talking about?
0:04:28 > 0:04:30Dude,
0:04:30 > 0:04:31Stonehenge is not even in London!
0:04:31 > 0:04:34What are you talking about?
0:04:34 > 0:04:37I know Stonehenge...when I see Stonehenge.
0:04:38 > 0:04:40I can feel it.
0:04:40 > 0:04:42Really vibing with me.
0:04:42 > 0:04:44It's magical, man.
0:04:44 > 0:04:47I can feel its energy everywhere.
0:04:47 > 0:04:49This...is Stonehenge!
0:04:51 > 0:04:52You guys looks pretty happy.
0:04:52 > 0:04:55- Yeah.- Yeah.- It was fun working with Charlie, so...
0:04:55 > 0:04:56- Oh, good!- Yeah.
0:04:56 > 0:04:57You could see the chemistry.
0:04:57 > 0:05:00Yeah, you guys are great. Sort of, you could tell your friendship
0:05:00 > 0:05:03- really just comes out on screen. - Yeah.- And in the scene. So...
0:05:03 > 0:05:05Don't be too good. Don't be nicking our job!
0:05:06 > 0:05:08Next to act it out in the audition room
0:05:08 > 0:05:11is 14-year-old contemporary dancer Jessica,
0:05:11 > 0:05:14who really impressed in London and 14-year-old Immi,
0:05:14 > 0:05:16who we met in Cardiff.
0:05:16 > 0:05:18It was beautiful!
0:05:18 > 0:05:22I absolutely loved this performance.
0:05:22 > 0:05:24- LINDSEY:- But will their acting performance
0:05:24 > 0:05:25live up to their dancing?
0:05:25 > 0:05:27So what's this about again?
0:05:27 > 0:05:30Their Next Step scene is with Michelle and Piper.
0:05:30 > 0:05:31- You must enjoy it.- Yes,
0:05:31 > 0:05:34I have enjoyed every single moment of being on A-Troupe.
0:05:34 > 0:05:38- No complaints.- So, you've been in A-Troupe for a long time now.
0:05:38 > 0:05:40Yes, I have.
0:05:40 > 0:05:43- I'm a lifer.- You must enjoy it.
0:05:43 > 0:05:47Yes. I've enjoyed every single moment of being on A-Troupe.
0:05:47 > 0:05:49- No complaints.- But when you started,
0:05:49 > 0:05:51you were the most celebrated
0:05:51 > 0:05:54and then, last year, you were an alternate.
0:05:54 > 0:05:55Isn't that hard?
0:05:55 > 0:05:57Next up is Immi's friend Holly,
0:05:57 > 0:05:59a 14-year-old ballet dancer we met in Cardiff.
0:05:59 > 0:06:02She's teamed up with 12-year-old lyrical dancer Eleanor
0:06:02 > 0:06:04from our London auditions.
0:06:04 > 0:06:06They're hoping to impress with the same script.
0:06:06 > 0:06:09So, you've been an agent for a while, now.
0:06:09 > 0:06:12Yes, I have. I'm a lifer.
0:06:12 > 0:06:13You must really enjoy that.
0:06:13 > 0:06:18Yes, I enjoy every single moment...of being on A-Troupe.
0:06:18 > 0:06:19No complaints.
0:06:19 > 0:06:21Well, when you joined here,
0:06:21 > 0:06:25you were the most...celebrated, but now,
0:06:25 > 0:06:28you are a...alternate. That must be hard.
0:06:28 > 0:06:29How are you feeling?
0:06:29 > 0:06:31- Relieved!- Yeah!
0:06:31 > 0:06:32LAUGHTER
0:06:32 > 0:06:35That was tough. And even though you fluffed the line,
0:06:35 > 0:06:36it doesn't matter, because
0:06:36 > 0:06:39you maintained your character the whole time.
0:06:40 > 0:06:44Next to act is 13-year-old street dancer Kiana
0:06:44 > 0:06:47and 15-year-old lyrical dancer Yasmin.
0:06:47 > 0:06:49The technique is really good.
0:06:49 > 0:06:52I can't fault you in anything.
0:06:52 > 0:06:55But will their acting technique be faultless?
0:06:55 > 0:06:57Their scene is between Riley and Michelle,
0:06:57 > 0:06:59who are reminiscing.
0:06:59 > 0:07:01Sometimes, I wish I could just go back,
0:07:01 > 0:07:05when I was a dancer and things weren't so complicated.
0:07:05 > 0:07:09You know, life goes on. People change and they move on.
0:07:09 > 0:07:13Sometimes, I wish that I could just go back.
0:07:13 > 0:07:15When I was a dancer...
0:07:16 > 0:07:19..and things weren't so complicated.
0:07:19 > 0:07:22Life goes on. People change.
0:07:22 > 0:07:23They move on.
0:07:23 > 0:07:27But maybe we could delay that for just a little bit longer.
0:07:27 > 0:07:30- How?- Do you want to take a walk down memory lane with me?
0:07:30 > 0:07:32Sure.
0:07:32 > 0:07:33Come on.
0:07:34 > 0:07:36Hey!
0:07:36 > 0:07:37Hey, we were into that.
0:07:37 > 0:07:39Yeah, it's like we were watching The Next Step.
0:07:39 > 0:07:41- That was really good. - How did it feel doing it,
0:07:41 > 0:07:43cos I know you were a little bit nervous?
0:07:43 > 0:07:44It's kind of like in the middle,
0:07:44 > 0:07:46like you knew you were there but you were calm.
0:07:46 > 0:07:49I forgot that the judges were there, but like, I just was...
0:07:49 > 0:07:52..pretending that we were just in a coffee shop.
0:07:52 > 0:07:54- Oh, you were in the moment. - That's acting.- Yeah, exactly!
0:07:54 > 0:07:55There you go.
0:07:55 > 0:07:57Taking to the stage is Next Step fan,
0:07:57 > 0:07:5911-year-old lyrical dancer Kaitlyn,
0:07:59 > 0:08:02who's teamed up with jazz dancer Chloe, who is also 11.
0:08:02 > 0:08:04But can they impress the judges with their acting?
0:08:05 > 0:08:08Sometimes, I wish I could just go back and be a dancer,
0:08:08 > 0:08:11when things weren't complicated.
0:08:11 > 0:08:13Well, you know, life goes on.
0:08:13 > 0:08:14People change and they move on,
0:08:14 > 0:08:18but maybe we should just delay that for just a little bit longer.
0:08:18 > 0:08:21- How?- Do you want to go a walk down...
0:08:22 > 0:08:24- ..memory lane with me?- Sure.
0:08:24 > 0:08:25Come!
0:08:27 > 0:08:29Hoping to show off their acting skills is
0:08:29 > 0:08:32our 15-year-old technical Trojan Casper,
0:08:32 > 0:08:34who wowed the judges at Regionals,
0:08:34 > 0:08:37and 14-year-old gymnast-turned-dancer Amy,
0:08:37 > 0:08:38who we met in Manchester.
0:08:38 > 0:08:40You've got the personality for it.
0:08:40 > 0:08:44When I hear you speak, I can see you on The Next Step.
0:08:44 > 0:08:48They're acting out a Next Step scene between Noah and Amanda.
0:08:48 > 0:08:51I have an opportunity to leave The Next Step,
0:08:51 > 0:08:55and go on the world tour with Gisele.
0:08:55 > 0:08:57Hey, Amanda. I just got your text. What's up?
0:08:57 > 0:09:00- Noah, I have something really important to tell you.- OK.
0:09:00 > 0:09:03I have the opportunity to leave The Next Step,
0:09:03 > 0:09:05and go on world tour with Gisele.
0:09:05 > 0:09:08But it means I'll have to leave Regionals and you'll have to do it.
0:09:08 > 0:09:11Oh, my goodness.
0:09:11 > 0:09:13It also means that I'll have to leave right before
0:09:13 > 0:09:15the final 10-person dance.
0:09:15 > 0:09:20- But you're in the 10-person dance. - I know. What should I do?
0:09:20 > 0:09:22You guys were really convincing.
0:09:22 > 0:09:24Like, in the way that you reacted,
0:09:24 > 0:09:26the way that you were worried that you had this problem,
0:09:26 > 0:09:30so you succeeded in bringing across the scene in a convincing way.
0:09:31 > 0:09:33Next to perform is 11-year-old Cameron,
0:09:33 > 0:09:36who auditioned in Manchester,
0:09:36 > 0:09:39and 12-year-old Lucy, who we met in Cardiff.
0:09:40 > 0:09:44Hey, Amanda. I got your text. What's up?
0:09:44 > 0:09:48- Noah, I really need to talk you about something.- OK.
0:09:49 > 0:09:53I have an opportunity to leave The Next Step
0:09:53 > 0:09:56and go on a world tour with Gisele.
0:09:56 > 0:10:00But it means leaving the team and...
0:10:01 > 0:10:05- You have to do it.- Oh, my goodness!
0:10:06 > 0:10:07That was really impressive.
0:10:07 > 0:10:09- Thank you.- Thank you. - It was gentle,
0:10:09 > 0:10:12like you were really, really worried. You were really...
0:10:12 > 0:10:14It was just a really touching scene. Like, we were all...
0:10:14 > 0:10:16I think I was just worried anyway.
0:10:18 > 0:10:21Looking anything but worried are our next pair, Ellie and Christian,
0:10:21 > 0:10:23who we first met in Manchester,
0:10:23 > 0:10:27and they are recreating a scene between Riley and James.
0:10:27 > 0:10:29A horse and a goat meet for the first time,
0:10:29 > 0:10:31and you won't believe what happens next.
0:10:31 > 0:10:32We'll see about that.
0:10:32 > 0:10:34That goat is so funny!
0:10:34 > 0:10:36How did he get the shoes on?
0:10:36 > 0:10:39- Riley?- Yeah? - What are you doing?
0:10:39 > 0:10:41I'm watching a video where a horse and a goat
0:10:41 > 0:10:43meet each other for the first time,
0:10:43 > 0:10:45and you won't believe what happens next.
0:10:45 > 0:10:47That goat is so funny!
0:10:47 > 0:10:49What are those shoes he's got on?
0:10:49 > 0:10:51I don't even know how he got them on!
0:10:51 > 0:10:53Oh, I bet the horse put them on, with his teeth!
0:10:53 > 0:10:55Oh, so weird!
0:10:55 > 0:10:59Finally, our last pair to take the stage is 14-year-old Kai,
0:10:59 > 0:11:02who tapped his way to nationals in Cardiff.
0:11:02 > 0:11:04Kai, you're the guy, man!
0:11:04 > 0:11:07And 13-year-old contemporary dancer Harrison,
0:11:07 > 0:11:10who left our judges speechless in Manchester.
0:11:12 > 0:11:13Just come get your ticket!
0:11:15 > 0:11:18They're playing a Next Step scene featuring James and Eldon,
0:11:18 > 0:11:21who just happens to be Harrison's idol.
0:11:21 > 0:11:24Don't get me wrong, man. There's no way I'm stopping dancing.
0:11:24 > 0:11:27But just not on A-Troupe.
0:11:28 > 0:11:31I guess I've got to look deep into my heart now.
0:11:31 > 0:11:33Yeah, right now, man.
0:11:33 > 0:11:35Close your eyes.
0:11:35 > 0:11:38I guess I've just got to look deep into my heart now.
0:11:38 > 0:11:40Yeah, yeah. Right now.
0:11:40 > 0:11:43Come on, close your eyes. Hey, just do it, yeah?
0:11:43 > 0:11:45And focus.
0:11:45 > 0:11:47And look into your heart.
0:11:48 > 0:11:50What does your heart want?
0:11:50 > 0:11:54Right now, it's a little crowded with a lot of Thalia stuff.
0:11:54 > 0:11:57No, no, no, no. We're going to go deeper than that.
0:11:57 > 0:11:59Go down. Go right.
0:12:00 > 0:12:02There's studio A, and there's A-Troupe.
0:12:03 > 0:12:05Do you want to be a part of A-Troupe?
0:12:05 > 0:12:09- OK, I think I know what I have to do.- Yeah?
0:12:09 > 0:12:11- Is that the best you've done it? - Yeah.- Yeah. Definitely.- Yeah.
0:12:11 > 0:12:14- Did it feel good? - It felt amazing, didn't it?
0:12:14 > 0:12:16You guys work well together, too.
0:12:16 > 0:12:18Utterly convincing. It was like we were watching a TV show.
0:12:21 > 0:12:25Our hopefuls learned and delivered their Next Step scenes.
0:12:25 > 0:12:28Now all they can do is wait for the judges' decision.
0:12:28 > 0:12:32- We do need to lose ten of our 20. - Half, yeah.
0:12:32 > 0:12:34- We have a few standouts. - Absolutely, absolutely.
0:12:34 > 0:12:37I think clearly, this group was just phenomenal.
0:12:37 > 0:12:38- Yeah.- Yeah.- Is that fair to say?
0:12:38 > 0:12:41- She was phenomenal. - Absolutely.- She was phenomenal.
0:12:41 > 0:12:44- He was an absolute natural. - Yeah.- Yeah.
0:12:44 > 0:12:46Even if you don't get through, you've done so far.
0:12:46 > 0:12:49- You're the top 20 out of everyone that came out.- Yeah?
0:12:49 > 0:12:51I think these two really struggled.
0:12:51 > 0:12:54Yes, they did. And these two struggled as well.
0:12:54 > 0:12:58I want all of us to stay! It's so sad.
0:12:58 > 0:13:01The further we get, yeah, like,
0:13:01 > 0:13:03the harder it gets if you get sent home.
0:13:03 > 0:13:07- We've got nine.- We've got nine, so it will be one more place.
0:13:07 > 0:13:09I feel like his accent was better than hers.
0:13:09 > 0:13:11If you want to swap those over, then...
0:13:11 > 0:13:12How do you feel about that?
0:13:12 > 0:13:15- I agree with that.- Yeah? - Yeah, I agree with that.
0:13:15 > 0:13:16Ooh!
0:13:18 > 0:13:20Can I just stay now?
0:13:20 > 0:13:22- I just messed up. - I'm sure you didn't.
0:13:24 > 0:13:26Probably the hardest deliberation we've done so far.
0:13:26 > 0:13:28Oh, this isn't... Yeah.
0:13:28 > 0:13:29How do we feel about...? Look at this.
0:13:29 > 0:13:31I feel really good about that.
0:13:31 > 0:13:34Decision made!
0:13:34 > 0:13:35Brilliant, isn't it?
0:13:35 > 0:13:36One, two, three. Let's do this!
0:13:36 > 0:13:39All right, let's bring them back in and let them know the news.
0:13:39 > 0:13:40Let's do it.
0:13:40 > 0:13:43Our final 20 have been called back and split into two groups,
0:13:43 > 0:13:46but only one of these groups will be continuing on
0:13:46 > 0:13:49to the final challenge at Nationals.
0:13:49 > 0:13:52Guys, wow! Welcome back.
0:13:52 > 0:13:56We were really pleasantly surprised with all of your acting scenes.
0:13:56 > 0:13:59We really got to know a little bit about your personalities as well,
0:13:59 > 0:14:01which is really, really lovely to see,
0:14:01 > 0:14:05and you have to all know that the decisions that we made just now
0:14:05 > 0:14:08have been the hardest decisions we've had to make
0:14:08 > 0:14:10in this competition so far.
0:14:10 > 0:14:14You have been split into two groups of ten -
0:14:14 > 0:14:16Group 1 and Group 2.
0:14:17 > 0:14:20Only one group will continue on to the next challenge.
0:14:24 > 0:14:26Group 2,
0:14:26 > 0:14:29I'm sorry, this is the end of the road for you.
0:14:36 > 0:14:37Keep working hard.
0:14:37 > 0:14:41You guys have proved to be absolutely incredible dancers.
0:14:41 > 0:14:45There's much potential in all of you as actors and actresses.
0:14:45 > 0:14:48Thank you so much for all your brilliant hard work.
0:14:48 > 0:14:51You've been absolutely amazing.
0:14:51 > 0:14:52Well done, guys!
0:14:57 > 0:15:00Unfortunately, it's the end of the road for Group 2,
0:15:00 > 0:15:04but they are leaving the competition with great advice and new friends.
0:15:04 > 0:15:07As for Group 1, the journey continues.
0:15:07 > 0:15:10Congratulations to you guys. You're our top ten!
0:15:13 > 0:15:16You're all through to the final challenge, so we'll see you soon.
0:15:16 > 0:15:17Go get ready.
0:15:22 > 0:15:25- You're in the final ten of Taking The Next Step.- Ridiculous!
0:15:25 > 0:15:28Look around! One of you is going to win this show.
0:15:28 > 0:15:29Yeah!
0:15:29 > 0:15:31- Well done. Well done.- Lovely.
0:15:32 > 0:15:34Oh, they're running!
0:15:34 > 0:15:36And that one winner will travel to Canada,
0:15:36 > 0:15:39to appear in the smash hit show, The Next Step.
0:15:39 > 0:15:41They'll join the cast and make a guest appearance
0:15:41 > 0:15:43in a brand-new episode.
0:15:43 > 0:15:46The winner of Taking The Next Step is actually going to be here,
0:15:46 > 0:15:49in Studio A, with us, and we are going to have so much fun.
0:15:49 > 0:15:52The winner will be able to meet the cast, be on set and dance with us.
0:15:52 > 0:15:54I'm so excited to meet them.
0:15:58 > 0:16:02The final challenge of Nationals is a solo performance.
0:16:02 > 0:16:04Well done for making it to the final ten.
0:16:04 > 0:16:07- Can't wait to see you dance again. - Thank you.- It's your time to shine.
0:16:11 > 0:16:14It's the last opportunity for our remaining ten dancers
0:16:14 > 0:16:17to wow the judges and prove they have what it takes.
0:16:23 > 0:16:26Only six will make it through to the finals.
0:16:33 > 0:16:36If I get through, then I'll be even more happy, but if I don't,
0:16:36 > 0:16:38then I've made it this far, so I'm just happy.
0:16:43 > 0:16:45I just don't feel anything when I dance.
0:16:45 > 0:16:46Like, I'm just in the moment, really,
0:16:46 > 0:16:48so, fingers crossed it went good!
0:16:56 > 0:16:58- It went quite well.- Quite well?
0:16:58 > 0:17:00Out of ten, what are we talking?
0:17:00 > 0:17:02- Eight.- I think you're being modest with an eight.
0:17:02 > 0:17:04- Yeah!- I like your modesty.
0:17:04 > 0:17:06It's good, it's going to serve you well.
0:17:12 > 0:17:15- They were all smiling, so I think they enjoyed it.- That's good.
0:17:15 > 0:17:17And Jonny... Jonny seemed into it.
0:17:22 > 0:17:25Any cheeky moves, new moves in there the judges haven't seen before?
0:17:25 > 0:17:28I've put a bit more, like, creativity into it.
0:17:28 > 0:17:31I've got one for you, I've got one for you. Yeah!
0:17:31 > 0:17:33Do that at the end. That'll get you through.
0:17:33 > 0:17:35- Don't do that. - Do not do that at the end.
0:17:43 > 0:17:45- You were really nervous before you went in.- Was I?
0:17:45 > 0:17:48How were you when you were actually dancing? Did those nerves go away?
0:17:48 > 0:17:51Yeah, cos as the music starts, everything just kind of goes away.
0:17:51 > 0:17:52- Yeah.- Yeah.
0:18:01 > 0:18:04- You're smiling. That's a good thing. - Yeah, it went really well.
0:18:04 > 0:18:05- Did it?- Yeah.- Good!
0:18:07 > 0:18:10How do you think you'll react, if it's a yes today?
0:18:10 > 0:18:14I don't know. I think I'll probably be speechless.
0:18:14 > 0:18:15I'll be like...
0:18:32 > 0:18:35Thank you, Yasmin. We'll see you once we've made our decision.
0:18:35 > 0:18:36- Thank you!- Thank you.- Thank you.
0:18:36 > 0:18:40Our final ten dancers have worked so hard to get this far,
0:18:40 > 0:18:42but now they can do no more.
0:18:42 > 0:18:46It's up to the judges, and only the six best will progress onwards.
0:18:46 > 0:18:49So this is our final decision of Nationals.
0:18:49 > 0:18:52- It's going to be a difficult one. - Yeah, but for me,
0:18:52 > 0:18:54watching this last challenge,
0:18:54 > 0:18:57- there were three that really stood out.- Yes.
0:18:57 > 0:19:02- This gorgeous one here.- Yeah. - And this one really killed it.
0:19:02 > 0:19:05- Yeah.- Mm-hm.- I thought she did a really good job.
0:19:05 > 0:19:09- Phenomenal actress, yeah.- Two more. - Two more.
0:19:09 > 0:19:11What is your gut saying?
0:19:11 > 0:19:12Listen to your gut.
0:19:12 > 0:19:14What does it say?
0:19:14 > 0:19:17I think dance-wise, she's still above both of them.
0:19:17 > 0:19:21We're about to enter semifinals with a live studio audience.
0:19:21 > 0:19:24Do we feel that all of these could represent Taking The Next Step
0:19:24 > 0:19:27and take on that challenge? I think yes.
0:19:27 > 0:19:28It's a nice mix.
0:19:28 > 0:19:30I think we've locked it in now.
0:19:30 > 0:19:31- Final decision.- That's it.
0:19:31 > 0:19:33Shall we start getting them in?
0:19:33 > 0:19:35Of our ten remaining dancers,
0:19:35 > 0:19:37four will be leaving the competition,
0:19:37 > 0:19:41and first to hear the judges' verdict is Jessica.
0:19:41 > 0:19:42You're such a beautiful dancer.
0:19:42 > 0:19:45You should be very, very proud of yourself.
0:19:45 > 0:19:47It was great to see your acting skills today.
0:19:47 > 0:19:50Overall, it was just exceptional.
0:19:50 > 0:19:52That last dance that you did just blew me away.
0:19:52 > 0:19:55And at this stage, you will be going to Finals.
0:19:57 > 0:19:58Come get your ticket!
0:20:00 > 0:20:02- Well done.- Well done.- Well done. - Well done, darling!
0:20:03 > 0:20:06Will Amy also make it through?
0:20:06 > 0:20:08Amy, you are such a natural performer.
0:20:08 > 0:20:10With the dancing side of things,
0:20:10 > 0:20:12- I do feel like there is room for growth.- Yeah.
0:20:12 > 0:20:15We've discussed and made a decision...
0:20:16 > 0:20:19..and we feel that you've truly proved yourself, Amy,
0:20:19 > 0:20:20and you are through to the finals.
0:20:20 > 0:20:22Thank you so much.
0:20:23 > 0:20:26Thank you so much. Well done, you.
0:20:27 > 0:20:32With Amy through, will Cameron make it into the top six?
0:20:32 > 0:20:34Cameron, I think you're a fantastic dancer,
0:20:34 > 0:20:37- so thank you for just going for it. - Thank you.
0:20:37 > 0:20:42We had an incredibly lengthy discussion and...
0:20:44 > 0:20:46- ..it's going to be a no...- OK.
0:20:46 > 0:20:50..but Cameron, you've really, really made your mark
0:20:50 > 0:20:52- and we have been blessed to have you here.- Thank you.
0:20:52 > 0:20:54It's been a pleasure.
0:20:54 > 0:20:56- Cheers.- Thank you, Cameron. - Thank you, Cameron!
0:20:56 > 0:21:00Dance competition veteran Chloe is next to hear the judges' verdict.
0:21:01 > 0:21:04Your journey on the show has been phenomenal.
0:21:04 > 0:21:05I love watching you dance.
0:21:05 > 0:21:09You always put absolutely everything into it.
0:21:09 > 0:21:11- Well done, it's been a joy. - Thank you.
0:21:11 > 0:21:14The time for the verdict, obviously, has come, and...
0:21:15 > 0:21:18..it's going to be a no today, I'm afraid.
0:21:19 > 0:21:22How do you feel that you've made it this far? It is incredible.
0:21:22 > 0:21:23Yeah, yeah.
0:21:23 > 0:21:27I feel so happy and it's been fun meeting everyone. It's really fun.
0:21:27 > 0:21:31So Chloe is out, but will street dancer Kaymia claim a place
0:21:31 > 0:21:32in the next stage?
0:21:32 > 0:21:34You are an absolute natural.
0:21:34 > 0:21:38- Mate, your acting really set you apart.- Thank you.
0:21:38 > 0:21:43You bring so much flair and charisma when you're dancing.
0:21:43 > 0:21:45Sometimes, it felt like it was too little, too late,
0:21:45 > 0:21:49- like, we just needed some real competitive dancing.- Yeah.
0:21:49 > 0:21:50We've made our decision.
0:21:52 > 0:21:54And unfortunately, you won't be going through,
0:21:54 > 0:21:58but thank you so much for everything, for all your hard work.
0:22:00 > 0:22:02Tension builds in the holding area as one by one,
0:22:02 > 0:22:05the dancers find out who has made it through to the finals.
0:22:08 > 0:22:13It's time for Harrison, Kai and Immi to face the judges.
0:22:14 > 0:22:17- Hi, Harrison.- Hi! - How are you feeling?
0:22:17 > 0:22:20A bit nervous, but just... I'm excited to find out.
0:22:22 > 0:22:24- How's it going, Kai? - I'm good, how are you?
0:22:24 > 0:22:25Good, good, good.
0:22:25 > 0:22:28Immi, there was a moment in this competition
0:22:28 > 0:22:30where you really arrived.
0:22:30 > 0:22:34And it's been amazing seeing you come through,
0:22:34 > 0:22:37showing us how much this competition means to you.
0:22:37 > 0:22:39Harrison, I've loved you
0:22:39 > 0:22:42from the moment you've walked in to this very stage now,
0:22:42 > 0:22:44and I'm very proud to kind of, like...
0:22:44 > 0:22:46be a part of seeing your journey on the show.
0:22:46 > 0:22:50You have serious natural talent as an actor.
0:22:50 > 0:22:52Your scene gave me chills.
0:22:52 > 0:22:56I feel like you need to improve on your dance as a whole,
0:22:56 > 0:22:58in terms of being an entire package.
0:22:58 > 0:22:59You got to dance for your life,
0:22:59 > 0:23:02especially when it means getting through to the finals.
0:23:02 > 0:23:06It was an incredibly difficult decision.
0:23:07 > 0:23:08Harrison...
0:23:09 > 0:23:13.we would absolutely love to have you in the finals.
0:23:13 > 0:23:15There's only three places left.
0:23:17 > 0:23:19And I'm afraid...
0:23:20 > 0:23:21..somebody else is going to be sad,
0:23:21 > 0:23:25- cos you're going to be coming through to the finals, mate.- No way!
0:23:25 > 0:23:27We do only have two tickets left...
0:23:29 > 0:23:31..and we feel like you deserve one of them.
0:23:31 > 0:23:33Oh, thank you so much!
0:23:33 > 0:23:38- It's about to go up another level. - Yep.- Big studio, big audience.- Yeah.
0:23:38 > 0:23:39- It's going to be huge.- Yeah.
0:23:39 > 0:23:41- Are you ready for it? - Yeah, I'm ready for it.
0:23:41 > 0:23:43Tears of joy!
0:23:43 > 0:23:45Are they happy tears, just to check?
0:23:45 > 0:23:48- Yeah!- Yes, very happy tears. - She's very happy.- Good.
0:23:48 > 0:23:49You're not crying cos you've got through,
0:23:49 > 0:23:52and you've got to go through it all again. It'd be, "Oh, man!"
0:23:52 > 0:23:53Go on.
0:23:55 > 0:23:58Tap while you go off. Tap while you go off. Go on!
0:23:58 > 0:24:00- Yeah!- Can't find the rhythm.
0:24:01 > 0:24:03Cheers, buddy!
0:24:03 > 0:24:06With only one ticket left to the finals,
0:24:06 > 0:24:08Charlie and Yasmin are the last to find out
0:24:08 > 0:24:11if they are going through or going home.
0:24:11 > 0:24:16- Hey, Charlie, how are you feeling? - Nervous as anything.- Yeah.
0:24:16 > 0:24:19- My heart is pounding right now. - Is it?
0:24:19 > 0:24:22It has been absolutely brilliant watching you
0:24:22 > 0:24:23throughout this competition.
0:24:23 > 0:24:26What we're looking for is an all-rounder.
0:24:26 > 0:24:29When we first saw you at Regionals, you did blow us away.
0:24:29 > 0:24:34However, you know, we did start to see some of your weaknesses
0:24:34 > 0:24:37as the challenges got bigger and bigger and bigger.
0:24:37 > 0:24:39We've had only a few boys on the show,
0:24:39 > 0:24:42and you're one of them that stood out really, really well
0:24:42 > 0:24:45and you've just got great potential.
0:24:45 > 0:24:47- Are you OK, lovely? - I'm just a bit overwhelmed.
0:24:47 > 0:24:49Yeah, it's a lot to take in, isn't it?
0:24:49 > 0:24:50I'm so nervous.
0:24:52 > 0:24:56But you know what? I think those tears represent you,
0:24:56 > 0:25:00- and that is the passion and the love that you have for dance.- Yeah.
0:25:00 > 0:25:01I feel that,
0:25:01 > 0:25:05to have more technical ability might give you that upper edge
0:25:05 > 0:25:09and just having that strength in your movement and your extension.
0:25:09 > 0:25:12I think your technical ability is absolutely flawless.
0:25:12 > 0:25:15That last dance, we wanted you to really give it everything,
0:25:15 > 0:25:17and we felt that it didn't quite live up
0:25:17 > 0:25:20to your Regionals performance.
0:25:20 > 0:25:23We do have one spot left in the finals,
0:25:23 > 0:25:25and it has taken serious deliberation
0:25:25 > 0:25:27to make that final decision.
0:25:28 > 0:25:32And it would be a shame to not have you in the finals.
0:25:32 > 0:25:34So, Yasmin,
0:25:34 > 0:25:35come get your ticket, darling.
0:25:35 > 0:25:37You're going through to finals.
0:25:40 > 0:25:41- Well done.- Well done.- Well done.
0:25:44 > 0:25:48Charlie, thank you so much for all your hard work.
0:25:48 > 0:25:51Unfortunately, you will not be going through to the finals.
0:25:51 > 0:25:53- Thank you.- Thank you.
0:25:53 > 0:25:55Thank you, Charlie.
0:25:55 > 0:25:58Unfortunately, Charlie's journey has come to an end.
0:25:58 > 0:26:00I'm such a mess!
0:26:00 > 0:26:02Mate, you're a mess?! We are, watching that.
0:26:02 > 0:26:05Honestly, you've nearly had US going, there!
0:26:05 > 0:26:08The line-up for our studio finals is complete.
0:26:09 > 0:26:12They're happy faces coming in.
0:26:13 > 0:26:16Well done, you guys. You are our final six.
0:26:16 > 0:26:19CHEERING
0:26:20 > 0:26:23Thank you so much for working so hard.
0:26:23 > 0:26:25It's been brilliant watching all of you
0:26:25 > 0:26:27just offer so much amazing talent.
0:26:27 > 0:26:31We couldn't be happier to have you through to our finals.
0:26:31 > 0:26:33We really want you to take the points that's been given to you
0:26:33 > 0:26:35on board,
0:26:35 > 0:26:37so that you can think about what you're going to do at the finals,
0:26:37 > 0:26:40how you're going to take yourself to the next level.
0:26:40 > 0:26:43And remember, you got a golden ticket.
0:26:43 > 0:26:45You are through to finals.
0:26:45 > 0:26:47That is proof that you're amazing,
0:26:47 > 0:26:50so believe in yourselves and go celebrate,
0:26:50 > 0:26:52cos you are through to finals,
0:26:52 > 0:26:54and we cannot wait to see what's in store.
0:26:54 > 0:26:56Yeah!
0:26:56 > 0:26:58Go celebrate!
0:26:58 > 0:27:00So, we have our six finalists.
0:27:24 > 0:27:28Soon, our top six will have to refocus on the finals,
0:27:28 > 0:27:30when the hard work will really begin.
0:27:30 > 0:27:33But for now, there's time to celebrate with their parents.
0:27:33 > 0:27:34- Yay!- Finals.
0:27:34 > 0:27:37On to the finals!
0:27:37 > 0:27:38Next time...
0:27:38 > 0:27:41Hello and welcome to the semifinal of Taking The Next Step.
0:27:41 > 0:27:43Our amazing expert panel
0:27:43 > 0:27:46will be joined by a very special guest judge -
0:27:46 > 0:27:48Brittany Raymond from The Next Step.
0:27:48 > 0:27:51And our six semifinalists will give it their all
0:27:51 > 0:27:54in front of a live studio audience,
0:27:54 > 0:27:56but who will make it to the final?
0:27:56 > 0:28:01The first dancer going through to the final is...
0:28:01 > 0:28:02Don't miss it!