Just Dance The Next Step

Previously on The Next Step...

Hopefully, seeing everyone here will remind Michelle

that she belongs at The Next Step.

Michelle, we're leaving for dinner now. I'll wait for you outside.

Wasn't she incredible?

See you later.

I'm kind of over dance.

I've kind of fallen in love with something else.

Dorothy is just experiencing heart pains, what do we do?

Once I've done this class, I've done the list.

I've done the list.

-I need to go.

-What?

Emily needs me.

Someone stole the Nationals money.

Chloe, in my office now.

She didn't take the money,

Amanda did.

The money's not in my bag,

because I had a feeling Emily was going to frame me.

14 years at The Next Step and this is how it ends.

Now that my plan is set in motion,

The Next Step will see that their dream of going to Nationals

will disappear before their eyes.

Em, I got your text. What's wrong?

I don't know what the text was about,

so I just need to make sure everything's OK.

Um...

I'm suspended - and I may be kicked out of The Next Step.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, why did this happen?

My plan backfired. Amanda was onto us all along.

We did all this for nothing.

After all of Emily's hard work,

and everything that she had to go through...

It just doesn't make sense.

Maybe I can talk to Kate, you know?

Get her to change her mind.

Riley, no-one's going to believe me

and they're not going to want to believe you, OK?

It's over, it's done.

No, Em. It can't be done. You can't just give up like that.

You know, maybe I'll talk to Chloe, get us some insight.

-All right, you can try.

-Hug, please?

Emily tried to take this whole plan on by herself,

but now it's time for me to step in.

I come to the Culture Shock because I need to talk to Chloe

about what's been going down.

I heard what happened,

I can't believe it.

Neither can I. Something about it just seems so wrong.

More like fishy.

I do think there's something suspicious going on.

Things aren't adding up.

We'll figure something out, hopefully...

-Is B troupe going to any competitions this year?

-Shh!

Uh, yeah, a small one, but nothing like Nationals.

Makes sense. What do you want?

This whole situation seems really suspicious to me.

Emily would not take that money.

I need to figure out what Amanda is up to.

Why does it look like a kid drew all over your money?

Whatever, don't worry about it.

-OK. Thanks.

-No problem.

When Stephanie comments on Amanda having drawing on her money,

all of a sudden, everything clicks.

-Did you see that?

-No, what?

-There was a drawing on her money.

-OK.

-Margie drew it, Amanda took the money

and I know how to prove it, come here.

She's taken the money,

it's clearly the money that Margie drew on,

I know what's going on and I know how I can prove it.

Hi, we need that 5 bill that that girl just gave,

we can give you change.

I don't know how Chloe can prove Amanda stole the money,

but it's our only hope right now, so I pray it works.

MUSIC: Stand Up by Jessica Lee Kit Knows

-Oh, Amanda.

-Hey, guys.

-Why don't you come join us?

-There she is.

-Right here.

Yeah, come on in, Amanda.

So, I walk into Studio A

and I see Emily there and I know something's up.

Why is she here?

Oh, uh, Riley, Chloe...

why don't you repeat that story that you just told us?

-Yeah.

-We'd love to hear it again.

I am so ready for her to go down.

She's about to get what she deserves

and what's been coming to her for the longest time.

Well, it's actually kind of funny. I was in Culture Shock,

trying to see if Chloe was OK after everything that happened

and I saw you and Stephanie walk in to order a couple of juices.

And you paid for those juices with the bill

I know came from the lockbox.

I know Amanda stole the money,

because she paid for the juice at Culture Shock

with a bill with Margie's drawing on it.

So, Amanda, you stole the money.

Busted!

What is going on, Amanda?

I'm still at Elite.

-I knew it.

-In fact, I'm dance captain at Elite.

And the only reason I came here was to make sure The Next Step

didn't make it to Nationals.

And I think I've done my job,

since there's only nine of you.

But anyways, have fun.

They're down to nine dancers.

Michelle's not coming back.

I can't believe Amanda did this to us.

She was part of our family.

Man, that's low. Really low.

So, hold on, wait...

Emily, you knew Amanda was a double agent?

Of course I did.

All the awful stuff I've done?

I would never steal the money, or rip on Riley, or rip on any of you!

But I couldn't tell you guys until I had proof.

Em, we're really sorry.

Yeah, we're all sorry.

-Well, you should be!

-LAUGHTER

I don't even know what to say right now.

I just feel so bad for Emily.

I've been pretty hard on Emily and she didn't really deserve it.

I feel weights lifted off my shoulder.

I feel amazing.

This is probably one of the best days of my entire life.

Right now, we're all just sitting in Studio A

and just kind of realising

that we don't have enough dancers to go to Nationals.

How about we do a warm-up? You know, get ready for rehearsal?

I'm just not feeling it.

What's the point?

The group's feeling down. We've worked really hard for this

and we won't even get a chance to dance there now.

I feel like doing a sad flip.

I'm so sad, I can't even do a sad flip.

Hm, you like that? Nice pulse, bud.

Not! Looking a little pale, might want to fix that. Yo.

All 20 quests done, I'm your knight in shining armour and we're...

back together! Come in for a hug.

What's the matter? What?

Hey, any cut, any sprain, any bruise, I'm your man!

Yo, you need CPR, bro?

I'm so pumped, because I finished the list,

I got my first aid certificate, now I'm back with Riley.

Whoo!

Whoo!

Whoo!

You like that?

Amanda just left the studio, so we only have nine dancers.

It's so upsetting to hear that there's only nine dancers

and now we can't go to Nationals.

I mean, my mood went from up here to here.

The worst timing for that, all I wanted to do was celebrate.

James, can you be serious for once in your life?

That could've caused a contusion, all right?

A contusion, James? Come on, maybe a paper cut.

Not only do we only have nine dancers,

but now we have no female soloist or small group.

I have no idea how we're going to be ready in time.

So, how'd it go?

It's done. Everything's done.

The Next Step is down to nine dancers?

Nine dancers, Michelle's not coming back...

They can't go to Nationals.

-That's what happens when you mess with Elite.

-Yeah.

-Good work, Amanda.

-Thanks.

If we win Nationals, it's going to be thanks to you.

-Welcome back, Captain.

-Thanks.

It feels great to be back at Elite.

I missed my family a lot.

OK, let's go.

SHE PLAYS NOTE ON PIANO

I really can't believe things ended this way with Amanda.

I mean, even though she was exposed, she still won.

We are down to nine dancers.

SHE PLAYS DOOM-LADEN NOTES

What's wrong?

It's just... I isolate myself from the team, I dump Hunter,

and almost get Chloe and myself kicked out of the studio.

And Amanda still comes out on top?

Hearing Emily just give up is just not acceptable.

We're going to Nationals, OK?

And we're going to win, and we're going to do it as a team.

We have to get through this.

And besides, I might have a knight in shining armour that can help us.

-Really?

-I'll explain on the way.

-OK.

Yes, I understand. Thank you.

What's going on with Miss Kate?

She's been on the phone for a really long time.

As me and Emily enter Studio A,

we see Miss Kate and she does not look happy.

Someone called the Nationals board

and told them that we only have nine dancers,

which means if we don't get one of our dancers back,

we have to forfeit.

Hm, I wonder who that could've been(!)

Most likely Amanda and Elite.

Yeah. Probably.

This has her name written all over it.

-Hey, James, can I talk to you for a minute?

-Yeah.

I want to talk to James, because I know he can help me.

What's up?

So, I know you completed the list and I'm really thankful for that,

but there's one more thing I need you to do.

-What's that?

-Get Michelle back.

When Riley asked me to get Michelle back,

I think this is good for the team

and overall, it's for Riley.

You got it.

Hey yo, I got an idea. We're getting Michelle back.

Huddle up, let's go!

Great job.

You've really improved since last class.

I really love what you're doing here with the shadowing.

Right now, I'm in art class, and it's going great.

I feel like I've improved so much.

And I guess it goes to show that there is life after dance.

Yo, what's up, Michelle? We need to talk.

Right now? I'm in the middle of a class.

Yeah, so what? It's important. It's about you rejoining the team.

I already told the team that I wasn't coming back.

Are you in my class?

No, I don't go here.

-No, you'd better get to your own then, you can't be here.

-OK, OK.

So, I'll catch you around lunch?

-Where?

-Just right over there, out front. Peace.

OK, bye.

Whatever James is planning, it's not going to work.

I'm not coming back to The Next Step.

I'm reading my book and out of the corner of my eye,

I see West putting money in books.

-Hey.

-Hey.

What are you doing?

You know, I'm just doing my hobby, just doing a bit of reading.

How is putting money in books a hobby?

-Oh, you noticed that?

-I did.

Everybody needs a bit of magic.

When people buy the book, they're going to get home and see the money.

It brightens up their days.

It doesn't necessarily change their lives,

but it does bring a bit of hope.

When I find out that West puts money in books...

I mean, it's a little weird,

but it's a side of him I've never seen before.

Why don't you open up your book?

Hey...

Magic.

And what you did to try and save the team

was a bit of magic in itself, too.

-Thanks.

-No problem.

All right, we should probably head out. Everyone's waiting for us.

-Yeah, I'll see you there.

-All right.

I think I may have underestimated West.

I have to say, there's a lot more to him than I thought.

No worries for buying you that pizza, don't worry about it.

Thanks.

So, we're down to nine people now, kind of unfortunate.

That's a drag.

Mm-hmm.

I mean, not to put any pressure on you,

but we're kind of needing you for well...

Pretty much all of the dances.

Yeah, I know.

Why'd you leave The Next Step, Michelle?

I'm not really prepared to talk to you about it.

I don't want to talk about dance with James,

just because I'm finally moving on in my life

and why would I want to go back?

Fine, we don't have to talk about it.

Can you do me a favour?

Sure.

My mom got me these horrible pants and I really want to return them,

-so maybe you could come to the mall with me...

-Debra.

..and help me get something else?

Uh, sure.

Cool.

I know I can't change her mind right here,

but I actually have something planned.

All I need is for her to meet me at the mall.

Right now, I'm just at the mall with James

and he wanted me to come and help him return a pair of pants.

So, where are your pants that you have to return?

Oh, I'm wearing them.

What?

Anyways, how's that debate team going at your school?

It's great.

Not as good as dance, though?

Really, we're going to talk about this again?

Well, I know that you know everybody wants you back.

But more importantly, everybody needs you back.

I know.

Michelle, whatever your issues are, I want to hear them.

I just... I don't think you'll understand.

Michelle, I'm all ears.

If James knows the reason why I left the studio,

then maybe I'll get him off my back.

Honestly, everything that happened

between Emily, Eldon and Hunter and I

has just kind of made me realise

that maybe I don't love dance as much as I used to.

I understand that.

Can I ask you something?

-Yeah.

-Is that your only problem?

Yeah, it's my only problem.

So, if I, in some way, could prove to you how much you love dance,

would you come back to The Next Step?

Sure, but I don't know how you're going to do that.

Don't even worry about it.

I think that she just forgot about how much she likes dance.

So my job here is to prove to her how much she loves dance.

DANCE MUSIC PLAYS

Why are these people dancing?

For you!

I have no idea why people are dancing on the escalator.

To me, it just makes no sense. I mean, I'm kind of freaked out.

I've got this whole flash mob planned.

I've got hip-hop guys circling her,

then I have these kids with

"Dance Michelle" printed on the back of their shirts.

I'm so confused with what's going on here.

People are telling me to dance, but I don't want to.

Michelle, check it out!

Go, go!

James keeps saying that all of these dancers are here for me.

I don't get it.

There's hundreds of people here dancing for me.

How did James pull this off?

The salsa dancers are great, their partner work is amazing.

It kind of makes me feel like dancing.

James and I come into this one part of the mall

and there's two people from the National Ballet

and the male dancer starts dancing with me.

I can't believe this is happening right now.

It feels really good.

When I see B Troupe and J troupe,

I realise that this is all for me.

They want me to come back to The Next Step.

And then I see A Troupe.

I love these people.

They mean so much to me.

All these people care about me and they want me to come back to dance.

It's so crazy and magical.

Honestly, the flash mob is so crazy.

It's, um...magic.

CHEERING

Just seeing everything come together like that,

with Michelle standing in the centre - it's a lot of fun.

Everyone's just dancing and having a great time

and they're smiling, and they love it

and that's the reason why I used to dance.

And I can't help but be inspired.

Michelle, are you coming back to The Next Step?

Am I a dancer?

Do I have what it takes to love dance again?

I don't care about all the drama that goes along with dance.

It's what I want to do, because...

..I'm a dancer and I always will be.

Well, I guess so!

CHEERING

I feel so special

and I'm so thankful for this moment.

When Michelle agrees to come back to the studio, it feels so good.

This was the big goal of mine.

But at the same time,

it was almost like I was doing it for Riley.

Hey. So, that's it - I completed all the tasks.

Does that mean we're back together?

Forever, James.

This whole flash mob was organized by James.

The entire thing.

I mean, he put so much effort into this,

it's kind of incredible.

Nationals, here we come.

Subtitles by Ericsson