Work It The Next Step

Previously on The Next Step...

I'm not really sure what is going on with Stephanie.

She didn't bother learning the choreo properly.

We won regionals together. How can they just cut us now?

I guess I'll see you around when I'm in B-Troupe.

As I watch Hunter stretch,

I'm a little more nervous than I thought I'd be.

When I pull out that head-slide and back him up into his backpack,

it's clear that I'm the winner.

Just knowing that I have to back away from Michelle,

I don't know how I'm going to do it.

Hey, guys.

I just wanted to let you know that I have submitted

-all of your names to The Nationals Board.

-Yeah!

'I'm really excited when Miss Kate says that she submitted

'the 12 names to The Nationals Board.'

It's just another step closer to Nationals.

So that means that there will be no more auditions, no substitutions.

This is the official team going to Nationals.

Yeah! Whoo!

And, as a special surprise...

actually West, why don't you take it away?

All right, thanks, Miss Kate.

I'd like to introduce you guys to some of my tapper friends.

-They'll be doing a performance for you guys today.

-Whoo! Yeah! Yeah!

I thought it'd be cool to bring them in and

show the troupe what they're about. Take it away.

Nice.

'Every once in a while, one of us

'kind of brings in a different dance troupe to show off different

'talents and bring something new to the group.'

So, this week - tappers.

Yeah!

The tappers are unreal.

I would never ever be able to do all the stuff that they're doing.

They have a really funky style.

They're performers,

and it's something that I love and I treasure.

-Hey! Yes!

-Wheeew!

Thanks, y'all!

-Hey.

-Hey.

So did you hear that Miss Kate sent in the names for Nationals?

-Oh, no, that's awesome.

-Yeah!

I mean, it means that we're going to be going to Nationals together.

Yeah. 'When Michelle hugs me,'

it's really hard because I want to hug her back,

but Hunter is standing right there

and I know that I can't do that.

I'm so exci...

-Start with the blue one, Minnow, please.

-Absolutely, Zoltan.

I'm thinking start with this arm and this arm and make sure they match.

When I see this guy measuring

Eldon, it's really odd.

She's like a caterpillar, sir. With your help, she can be a butterfly.

I don't know if she's going to be able to cocoon, this one.

'I'm not really sure what it means to be called a caterpillar,'

but I don't think it's good.

Who are you?

Are you the mouthpiece of the group?

Is that what this is? You're quite cheeky, you know.

'I have no objections to being called a mouthpiece'

but, I mean, get that measuring tape away from me.

I know your type, but you're asking the wrong questions.

It's not who I am, it's when I am.

And when am I, Minnow?

-Right now.

-Right now.

I don't know what to think of what's happening right now.

Is something funny over here? Hey, sweat pants. Is that it?

Something making you laugh? Am I a comedian to you?

Do they know that this is a dance studio?

He's not a comedian.

Exactly. Let me guess.

You're one of those, "don't even worry about it" types, right?

Don't even worry about it.

Don't even worry about it.

Don't even worry about it.

That British guy nailed James' personality

to a T. How does he know that?

He must be psychic.

Don't worry, kids, today is a good day.

Today is the day that's going to change the rest of your days.

# We

# We are going to show the world

# Everything we're made of

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

# Stand up. #

OK, everyone, I would love to introduce you to Zoltan.

'I bring in Zoltan and Minnow

'because they are fabulous fashion designers and'

I think it's about time for The Next Step to have our own tracksuits.

He will be designing uniforms for The Next...

Thank you! Thank you very much for the spirited introduction.

Minnow, a little help.

-It's Zoltan's time.

-OK.

Right. I am Zoltan, thank you for your attention, please.

What you see before you is my designs.

You may think you've seen them but you haven't,

not till I tell you what's up.

I'm a designer, but even though I'm getting paid this is

sort of charity work for me and it makes me feel good on the inside.

So let's take a look at the first design, shall we?

Minnow, point out what I talk about.

'I want the uniforms to be so perfect'

and just scream, "The Next Step."

The top here is a little strawberry hat that I think is

indicative of your age group because you guys like sweets and ice cream

and such, and that was honestly the basis for the entirety of the look.

All right, this one here is based on bobsledding,

which is my favourite event in the Olympics.

I don't watch the Olympics, but I do like the fashion

and I feel like the bobsled look is very...

So...what do you think of the new designs?

Yeah, they're...cool.

I just walk over to Eldon to tell him how cool the designs are and

he kind of walks away from me, and it's kind of cold.

I mean, I don't know what's up with him today.

He's been acting really weird.

'Hunter beat me fair and square in the dance battle

'and so now I have to stay away from Michelle.'

This part looks large, but really it's a lot of bubble wrap

and chicken wire fence.

It seems dangerous and it is.

Bubble wrap and chicken wire? That's not even functional.

All right, we got this last one here.

It's a bit of a throw in. Not too proud of this one.

I let Minnow decide the blues. How'd you come up with that?

I looked at the ocean and I said, "Wow, good colour."

That's right. It's deep, like Minnow, like the ocean.

I don't really think that you should choose these ones.

You've got a lot of options here but this one, it is snazzy.

It fits well.

It's hip, it's fresh and it would be easy to dance in.

Finally, a design that isn't so crazy.

So, you know, among the designs...not really this one

-but those other ones...

-That one.

-Zoltan.

What do you guys...? What do you think?

Yeah, Zoltan, we absolutely love this one.

It just screams The Next Step.

You guys want the simple one then?

-Yeah!

-Is that it?

-Right?

That's fine. I'm proud of myself.

I'm proud of you guys. Here you go. Thank you very much

and we'll get started as soon as you guys are ready.

Thanks. Appreciate it. You guys have a good life.

OK, bye.

'After Zoltan has shown us the designs, he hands me an envelope

'and in that envelope is the bill...

'..and the bill is huge.'

You guys should see the new uniforms.

Like, they're so cool...

Except some of them are a little weird...

One of them had bubble... Was it bubble wrap?

-Yeah, and chicken wire.

-And chicken wire.

'I guess it was nice of Emily and Riley to fill us

'in on what's happening in A-troupe,'

but, I don't know, it just feels really weird.

Kind of like Riley's sweater, but better.

-Yeah, it's like a mixture of these two.

-Exactly.

It's just kind of reinforcing that we're not on the same team any more.

But I'm sure they have B-Troupe ones too.

Yeah, I think... I think we're doing that as well, yeah.

-Maybe.

-Yeah.

Riley, we should, we should head to rehearsal.

-Yeah. See you guys.

-Bye, guys.

-I'll talk to you.

-Bye.

-Yeah.

Feeling a little left out?

Yup.

CHATTER

Hey, guys.

Um, I know how much we all loved Zoltan's designs,

but...unfortunately, we just can't afford it.

What?

Miss Kate, we need uniforms.

Everyone at Nationals is going to have one except for us

and we're going to be left out.

I know, trust me, I know.

I want them just as bad as you guys do, but it's literally impossible.

We don't have the money to pay for them.

78,325.19.

Sorry, how much do the uniforms cost?

78,000...

325...

And 19 cents, for uniforms?

Are you kidding?

What if we do some type of fundraiser,

like a car wash or something?

Yeah! Let's wash cars.

OK. Sure.

Um, I mean, there's soap and buckets in the change room,

so why don't you guys grab those now

and I'll put the word out about The Next Step carwash?

-Sweet.

-All right!

-I'll tell my mom.

-OK.

All right, my little cherry blossoms,

finding the floor under your feet...

and finding your centre.

Right now we're learning the "routine"

that Phoebe designed for B-Troupe.

And following a long tree.

Even though I'm not in A-Troupe,

I still want to develop as a dancer and this is just a waste of time.

So bored, like, what are we doing?

Junebug.

Who cares? It's fun.

I'm actually enjoying myself.

I almost forgot what it was like to dance without all of the pressure.

Oh! Guess what I just bought?

-What?

-My dog the cutest little sweater.

Dog sweater? What kind of dog sweater?

-What are you doing?

-What do you mean?

We're in rehearsal. We never talk like this in A-Troupe.

Why would you do it now?

'Tiffany needs to relax. This isn't Nationals auditions.'

She needs to accept that we're not in A-Troupe any more.

HIP-HOP MUSIC PLAYS

Right now we're having a car wash,

just fundraising for the uniforms for The Next Step.

Thank you!

We have a team doing advertising and then a team cleaning.

So...the car wash isn't doing as well as I thought.

The advertising is, uh, not really going that good.

-Everyone's just driving by.

-Nope.

All right.

This was not a good idea.

Kids, you're timing is absolut...

this car need to be washed so badly.

It was so dusty.

Of course James' mom would be the one come just

to make us feel better.

Mom! OK, let us just clean it.

Why don't you go hang out with dad?

My mom shows up and she's

acting like her car is a Lamborghini.

OK, now listen. I don't want to see any streaks on the glass.

You got to really put your back into it, OK?

'I'm like, Mom!'

I mean, it's nice of her, but...there's no hope.

25, 26...

'Right now, I'm just sitting in the Culture Shock

'and we're counting the money we made from the carwash,'

and it's very low.

27.

That's all you guys made at the carwash? 27?

Yeah. That included a 5 tip...from my mom.

It was a total bust. I don't even know why we did it.

I don't think we're getting uniforms any time soon.

It's just about categorising the work and when we're going to start.

-Categorising?

-I hired you for one of your skills was categorising.

I might have lied on my resume.

-That's all right. I'm impressed actually.

-OK.

So what's it going to be? Is it time or what?

We got to get started. Minnow's got a lot of sewing to do.

'I'm kind of nervous about telling Zoltan and Minnow that we can't

'afford the uniforms, just because I think they were really excited to

make them for us, but...guess not.

Actually, Zoltan, unfortunately we can't...

PHONE RINGS

Hold on. What's that? What's ringing?

-Ring. Ring. Your phone.

-My phone?

-You're phone's ringing.

-Put it here, let's see. Hello. Yeah.

-This is Zoltan. Yeah.

-I just...

Just a minute. Hold on. What do you...? Gimme that.

Well, what do you mean?

Hold on. I don't speak Italian. Talk slower, please.

No, that's going to be a huge problem for me.

I can't deal with that.

What do you expect me to do?

Well, if the models don't come then we won't have a show,

and if there's no show then there's no Zoltan.

'When I hear Zoltan on the phone, you know,

'I'm kind of thinking about how we could make this

'work to our advantage.'

That's the end of the story. What do you expect me to do?

No, that's not right. I've got to go. Bye.

Actually, Minnow, give me that.

Arrivederci!

Minnow, we're in big trouble, Minnow. What are we going to do?

Excuse me, uh, Zoltan? Zol-Zol-Zoltan...

Sorry, what's that? Is someone speaking to me?

-Yes, uh...

-speak up.

-What just happened?

What was happening on my private phone call over there?

You want to know what I was talking to? What was going on?

Well, obviously something is wrong and I just...

Something is wrong. I'm supposed to do a show

and my models are stuck at the airport in Milan.

-I can't do it!

-Uh...we are all dancers

and I'm sure we would be really good at modelling.

As a matter of fact, why don't we exchange?

They'll model for you if you give us free uniforms.

-You lot?

-Yeah.

-Good at modelling?

-We're fierce, like...

-We can model. Look at this.

-Oh, there it is. Check it out.

Look at this. Yay.

'We can do anything. We can perform.'

-Why not model?

-We're fast learners.

-Yeah?

This could look great for your image, Zoltan.

All the young kids? You guys think you can do it?

-Yes.

-Obviously.

-It's a deal. Let's do it.

-Whoo!

You lot will model for me and I'll make those uniforms for free.

-Thank you, Zoltan.

-You're getting me out of a pickle, trust.

-Thank you very much.

-'Miss Kate finally came through.'

Exchanging modelling for uniforms is the best idea she's had all year.

Ah! They're going to be the best models

and we're going to have the coolest uniforms.

And our legs come up to balance...in front of us.

A gentle, careful balance.

And we go to the side and freeze.

-Steph, where were you?

-I was at an audition.

Hey, girl, I like your eye shadow.

-Wait, wait.

-I know, right?

An audition? Do you know we have rehearsal right now?

And to the other side, freeze!

'Tiffany is nagging at me'

all the time lately and it's just getting ridiculous.

I need to have a talk with her.

I need to talk to you outside, now.

'I'm frustrated right now because I want to be dancing

'and doing floor exercises is not helping me in my career.'

I just want to be on a team where people want to be moving

forward and improving.

Girl, you need to relax. This is B-Troupe, not A-Troupe.

That might work for you, girl, but that doesn't work for me.

I want to dance.

So what are you going to do? You're going to leave?

Well, no, I don't want to leave

but like, honestly, something has to change.

So then you have to make the best of what you have here.

It's not that bad.

Honestly, at this point, I don't know if I can stay at The Next Step.

This looks great, huh?

Zoltan has arrived. It's showtime.

'Right now, we're getting ready for the fashion show and Zoltan

'and Minnow are giving us a little'

crash course on modelling.

I'm ready to hit that runway

and show everybody what we've got.

We're going to kill this fashion show.

Excuse me.

Modelling is not easy and it's not a joke.

It's a privilege.

Even though you're laughing.

'I'm a little scared of Zoltan.'

I mean, he's very intimidating...and just scary.

Who's modelled before? Anyone?

I have. 'I can hit that runway and work it.'

-Well, show me then.

-All right.

Sorry.

CHEERING

West modelling is like the best modelling I've ever seen.

I'm never really seen any

like actual modelling, but he seems pretty good at it.

CHEERING

Stop it! Stop it!

This clown's making a fool of himself.

You're embarrassing me and you're embarrassing Minnow.

Back over there. I've seen a model walk clear off the end of this stage.

I've seen a model walk off the right, I've seen a model walk off the left.

They fell on the audience members. They were sued.

Do you want to be sued?

I'm really freaked out because I'm really clumsy

and if I fall I'm going to embarrass myself.

It sounds like fashion modelling is going

to be harder than we thought.

Being a model is very difficult and if you want to show up

and sell these clothes - which is your job - you'll take it seriously.

I mean, we've never done this before,

but this is what we've got to do to raise money for uniforms.

I hope it works.

Right now, we're just waiting for the fashion show to start.

CHATTER

We're doing last minute touches and everything.

The crowd is all here, we're all ready

and we're all really nervous and excited.

As we're getting ready, I mean,

my adrenaline is just pumping.

Zoltan's asking a lot of us. I'm just hoping we'll deliver.

They better do well because our uniforms are riding on this.

(Go, go, go, go, go!)

CHEERING

As I'm walking the runway, I feel, like, on top of the world.

Everyone looks exceptional.

I think we look awesome.

It feels really amazing modelling the clothes.

The cameras are flashing, people are screaming.

There's so many high-end fashion people out there

and so many people to impress.

APPLAUSE

Everybody's killing it.

We're all giving model face.

All of a sudden, they turn into these crazy supermodels.

It's so fantastic.

They love your designs, sir. They love your designs.

Zoltan is a little bit crazy, but he's a genius.

When we walk out for the final bow,

it feels amazing.

I feel really proud being out there with all of A-Troupe.

It just makes me feel like we're unified and we're a team, and I'm

really glad we got the opportunity to do this.

APPLAUSE

CHATTER

Oh whoa, whoa, hold up. Hold it up.

Hold it up. Uniforms are here.

Hey! Yay!

The uniforms are perfect.

-Yo!

-They look so good.

-Look at these, man.

Zoltan did an amazing job and

obviously us modelling in his fashion show worked.

-Yes!

-Oh, I'm stoked.

-All right!

I was a little worried Zoltan was going to

go crazy with embellishments,

but he kept his original design so I'm happy about it.

Yo, yo, yo. help me with this. Help me with this.

It feels great knowing that they're finally here and

we have uniforms for Nationals.

Guys, guys, guys...

watch this.

Right now, we're just doing an A-Troupe fashion show

in our uniforms, just to be silly I guess.

They're so great and why not show them off a little bit?

The new uniforms are awesome

and I can't wait to show up at Nationals with them.

We get to walk around and represent our studio. How awesome is that?

Nationals isn't going to know what hit 'em.