Winner Takes It All The Next Step

Previously on The Next Step...

And The Next Step scores 93 points.

We have the 'wild card' spot, The Next Step,

they are the underdogs, facing off against returning

three-time champions, Elite.

Cute costumes, guys. Is your grandma missing her curtains?

I have been noticing a few things between Michelle and Eldon,

so, I don't exactly want them dancing a lover's duet together.

Five, six, seven, eight!

Eldon and I are just going through our duet,

and the rest of the dancers are

going through the rest of the routine.

It's fun working on the duet again.

Michelle's such a good partner, it's easy to get along with her,

and I really like it.

Five, six, seven, eight. One, two, three... Four.

Oh, by the way, um...

I want to be with you.

I lied when I said I was over you.

You're all I think about.

-Really?

-Yeah.

If me and Michelle really want to be together,

we should be allowed to be together.

I don't think Emily should come in between that.

If I really like Michelle more,

I think that I need to be with Michelle.

I just, hope this doesn't mess anything up.

Yeah, that's why I'm going to tell Emily after Regional's.

Yeah, good idea. I think we should just

stay focused on the competition and we'll talk about it later.

Yeah. But, just so you know, I can't wait to take you on our first date.

Come on, let's keep practising.

So, five, six, seven, eight.

We've been through a lot

and I'm so happy that he's finally made up his mind.

Look how romantic their duet is!

They're magical!

-Bro...

-Bro, you said, "magical".

Um, Tiffany?

Could you just watch everyone for a quick second?

-Since this is your forte.

-Yeah.

Um, Michelle, do you mind if I talk to Eldon for just a second?

-Sure.

-Thanks.

I was just wondering if we could talk for a few minutes.

Well, I'm kind of having trouble with the choreography and...

Eldon, you never have trouble with choreography.

Yeah, but it's new choreography and we're at Finals now, so...

OK.

Is that OK?

Yeah, it's fine. We'll talk later.

OK. Thanks.

I think when Michelle said it's going to tear apart the team,

that's exactly what's going to happen.

# We... We are gonna show the world

# Everything we're made of

# We're gonna tear the roof

# Off this pla-a-a-ace

# Stand up. #

It all comes down to this one moment.

Elite vs The Next Step.

Here, in the Finals at the Absolute Dance Regional Championships.

Chuck Anderson alongside Stacey Tookey.

Stacey, according to rules these two teams have to come up with

something completely new.

That's the case. You have to do a new routine at this moment.

What has Elite saved? In my opinion,

they've brought something even better than what we've seen.

That's kind of their strategy.

Now, The Next Step, I'm not sure about, because I kind of feel like

they used their best number right out of the gate, to even get here.

So, we're, we're really going to see how that all pans out.

Yeah, that would make a lot of sense. Again, they are on...

We used our best routine to get through semifinals

and that was our strategy.

Our Finals routine just is not as good.

I hate to say it but it's nowhere near as polished.

When you take a look at Elite, they've been here before.

Yeah, they've won this thing three times. They've gone onto Nationals.

I think what will set us over the top is Eldon and Michelle's duet.

It's amazing.

Well, you have The Next Step, they're kind of the underdogs.

They haven't even made it to the semifinals,

-let alone the Finals against...

-Oh, man...

..fierce competition, let's face it.

Well, I'm being told they're ready to roll here for the Finals

at the Absolute Dance Regional Championships.

Let's take a look.

And wow, there's an eye-catching sight, huh?

Look at that set.

MOCK IN-FLIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT

You know what I love about them so much?

They set up the routine right from the beginning.

It's just so eye-catching, I mean,

just the costumes, the way that... Wow, look at it.

The moves are incredible.

AUDIENCE CHEERS

Elite's final performance is better than I thought it would be.

A lot better.

I mean, they're clean, they're unison,

their technique is impeccable.

They're all performing it so well, it has a storyline.

They have this huge prop.

I mean, what is wrong with their dance? Nothing.

Well, the thing, they're so in sync.

They are so on spot. They're professionals.

I feel like I'm watching a Broadway show when I see something like this.

It's professional level for amateur dancers.

They've topped their last dance.

And I didn't think it was possible, but they really did it.

We've said it time and time again,

they've been on this stage for the last three years.

They came here to win. They deserve to be here

and they know they deserve to be here. You can tell.

When Elite gets a standing ovation,

it's kind of like the bar's set so high

that I can't really see it anymore.

The dance community is a harsh one.

You don't get standing ovations for nothing.

-Next Step!

-Let's go!

As we take the stage, I'm excited and I want to show them

what The Next Step can bring.

Well, Stacey, we are near the end of this...

That dolphin tale...

-What is she doing here?

-What?

Look.

Just give me one second.

Don't worry about it.

I'll be right back.

What are you doing here?

Aren't you excited to see me?

Um, yeah, but I kinda gotta focus on the dance.

I'm about to go on stage.

I'm so excited to be here.

Since I found out you made it to Finals, I knew I'd come, come on.

How did you even get here?

I took a bus. Actually, I took two.

-You bussed?

-Yeah. And it was eight hours.

I don't think anything's going on between James and Beth.

I mean, James likes me and I know that

but I don't know if Beth knows that.

OK, well, thanks for coming but I gotta get back.

OK, wait, wait, wait. Um...

I've been thinking about it the whole way

and I need to tell you that I...

I still love you.

Um...

When Beth told me she loved me...

It's, it's kind of, it's kind of a mind-blower.

You don't need to say anything. I just, I just needed to tell you.

Uh, I gotta... I really have to get back on stage. Uh...

-Think about it.

-Catch you after.

OK. Good luck! I'll be watching you!

So?

-What?

-What did she say?

-Nothing.

She just said she was coming to watch.

-That's it?

-Yeah. That's it.

If I told Riley what Beth just said to me now,

it would completely psych her out and just make her upset.

She needs to focus on performing right now.

I'll tell her later.

It has been an uphill battle for The Next Step

and I think, you know, this is a team that quite frankly has

never really been seen here.

And now here they are up against the best, the reigning champions.

Three-time reigning champs. You know, and a matter of notice here is

that according to the rules, we're seeing something for the first time.

My question to you, Stacey, is, is there a bit of a disadvantage

that The Next Step has to go second to the three-time defending champs?

I first started noticing something between

Michelle and Eldon a really long time ago.

And I kinda always pushed it away, because...

Well, I didn't want it to be true.

It's like they're not even really being secretive about it anymore.

That's why I decided to ask him.

Eldon?

Could I talk to you for a minute?

Listen, I just want to focus on the... Regional's... number...

I need you to tell me what's going on.

Look, I don't want to talk about this right now, OK?

-I want to talk about it, like...

-Eldon.

-What?

Eldon...

Do you have feelings for Michelle?

Emily. Please, let's not talk about this right now.

Eldon, please.

I don't want to have to hide it anymore.

I just want to be with Michelle. That's all I want to do.

I don't have to worry about anyone else.

Do you have feelings for her, Eldon?

Yeah. I, I want to be with Michelle.

I'm... I'm sorry.

It's fine.

I couldn't stand it anymore, not knowing.

I just couldn't stand being made a fool out of again

and having everyone betray me, I...

I knew the answer I was going to get.

I just wanted it to be a different one.

Guys, 30 seconds! OK, get in your spots. Come on! Let's go!

This is it! Let's go!

Emily! Come on! We're going to start!

The Next Step going for all the marbles,

here, at the Absolute Dance Regional Championships, the Final.

Let's take a look.

The whole concept of this dance is basically Romeo and Juliet.

They love each other and they're not able to be together, because

the families, they don't really want them to be together.

Until we finally realise that they actually are in love

and then we accept it.

# We, we're going to show the world

# Everything we're made of

# We're going to tear the roof off this place... #

I feel like the dance does reflect our relationship a lot.

I mean, me and Michelle being Romeo and Juliet,

it kind of works out perfectly.

Because now I know that Eldon and I will be a couple,

it's like it's the perfect start to our relationship.

# Stand up!

# So, you say you want to party

# Say you want to hit the floor

# Let's get it started, come on, everybody, let's go

# So we've got the feeling

# Put your hands to the ceiling

# So we've got the feeling

# Put your hands to the ceiling

# Now ride to the rhythm of the bass and the drum, get lost in the rhythm

# Yeah, action, this my scene, all got dreams when we chasing the win #

The irony of this really doesn't escape me. I get it.

They fight for each other and eventually their love wins out.

That's the story of the dance.

# We, we're going to show the world

# Everything we're made of

# We're going to tear the roof off this place

# We, we're going to show the world

# Everything we're made of

# We're going to tear the roof off this place...

# Stand up! #

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-They did it.

-It's OK.

I know, I know, just give it a second, just breathe.

Way to go, James!

Everything has been handed to Michelle on a plate.

She's never had to work for anything.

And now she took the one thing that I always thought I would have.

She... She just has to have it all.

Well, that moment is almost upon us.

Will it be four straight Regional Championships for Elite?

Or, will it be a great surprise for The Next Step?

Let's find out.

Just so you know, I told Emily about us being together.

I told him to wait until after Regionals

and I'm nervous about the situation.

I don't think he should have done it now.

Why would you do that?

Well, she kind of forced me to, so...

Ladies and gentlemen, the winner of

the 17th Annual Absolute Dance Regional Competition is...

The Next Step!

The reign is over for Elite.

Just like that, the new Regional Champions.

We won Regionals!

Hello, everybody! We won Regionals!

I can't believe we just won, like, I can't...

I have absolutely nothing to say, I'm speechless.

I just want to cry and scream and jump around forever.

I'm so pumped right now.

Nationals, here we come, baby!

I'm so happy.

I just can't wait to see what's in store for our relationship.

It's so awesome winning Regionals.

It's been quite a ride but it's worth every minute.

So are we OK?

CROWD CHANT: Go Next Step.

Go Next Step.

Go Next Step.

Go Next Step.

Dolphin Tail!

CHEERING

# We, we're gonna show the world

# Everything we're made of

# We're gonna tear the roof off this place

# No, you can never fade us out

# Don't even ask the DJ

# Everybody knows

# We own this sound. #