Never There The Next Step

Previously on The Next Step...

My mum drove me over to the studio just so I could work with her.

She didn't even have the decency to show up.

-Do you still want to rehearse?

-I already practised.

Kind of blew it.

Whoa. How long did it take you to learn that?

It only took me, like, a week.

I need to get to Eldon's level so people see me differently

and see me as an A-Trouper.

I've been around long enough to know that Ella is a bad influence.

I can choose my own friends.

He doesn't want me getting my own life and that's not OK with me.

Riley, come on. I think that something has to change.

-Um, I'm just looking for James.

-He quit.

DUBSTEP MUSIC

DANCE MUSIC PLAYS

Right now, we're working through the semifinals routine

and I can't help but notice that Michelle isn't even here.

I know what she's going through is a lot,

but we also really need her in our team.

Michelle's not here right now but it's OK because she let me know

ahead of time that she would be a little bit late.

She's such a hard worker and I know she'll come through.

Good, guys! Good, good, good, relax.

'Now that we've got the rehearsal out of the way,'

I cannot wait to tell everyone the latest news from Internationals.

So, apparently, for round three of the competition,

we need to have a dance with five dancers in it.

We're finally learning what the dances are going to be.

Why don't we have Eldon, Cierra, Stephanie, Thalia and Michelle?

'These five dancers have incredible chemistry together,'

but if they don't pull together

an Internationals quality-level routine,

there are tonnes of other dancers who would love to take their place.

-NOAH:

-'I can't believe I wasn't chosen.

'I've been trying really hard

'and I just feel like no-one's seeing me as an A-Trouper.'

-Hey.

-Yo.

So, I guess we should talk about everything?

'I need to talk to James about our fight.'

I just really want to apologise for everything.

All right, let's go.

Riley wants to talk and I'm really happy that she does

because it's about time that we resolve this.

How are we supposed to do a five-person dance

if Michelle's not even here?

I just can't help but be a little bit concerned about Michelle.

I know Michelle has a lot going on,

but she called and let me know she'll be a few minutes late.

So what are we supposed to do?

-Just get started without her and she'll hop in.

-(Whatever.)

-OK.

Michelle isn't as committed as I think that she should be and

I really hope that she doesn't mess up anything for my team or myself.

# We

# We are gonna show the world

# Everything we're made of

# We're gonna tear the roof off this place

# Stand up! #

All right, are you guys stretched? Do you want to start?

Well, Michelle's not here yet.

Maybe we could give her another ten minutes?

We don't have that much rehearsal time left, we have to start.

'Kate wants to see our routine today'

and we can't just wait around for somebody to decide to show up.

Steph's right, we're going to need to start now.

If we can't prove to Miss Kate that we are the right

team for Internationals, then she's going to give it to another group.

Yeah, I guess she can pick up the choreo when she gets here.

Yeah, that's what I'm saying. OK, so let's start.

Michelle better get here soon because we have a lot of work to do.

I heard you quit the band?

Yeah.

I'm so sorry, I never meant for you to do that.

Nah, don't worry about it.

'Riley is not the reason why I quit the band.'

Riley just made me realise that that was something I needed to do.

Listen, I'm sorry I tried to stop you from spending time with Ella.

No, it's... It's OK. I get it.

I've just been so busy with my stuff

and Riley has been so busy with her stuff.

Maybe we should, I don't know, walk a mile in each other's shoes?

It might be nice to kind of see the other person's perspective

so that we can prevent another fight like this.

-So, like, you be me and I be you?

-Yeah.

I mean if you're capable of doing that,

I don't know if you quite are(!)

-Yes. Are you?

-Don't even worry about it.

No, you don't even worry about it.

Oh! Don't say "you don't even worry about it" like I sit like that.

You're sitting like that right now.

Oh, it's on.

IMPERSONATING RILEY: You don't even worry about it.

SHE SCOFFS HE SCOFFS

I'm going to be a better Riley than Riley.

HE SIGHS

I'm feeling really down right now

because I'm not in any dances

and I feel like I'm never going to become an actual A-Trouper.

HE SIGHS

Hey, come here.

Come on. I don't bite.

What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be with your team?

I guess I'm an alternate. Or at least Kate's treating me like I am.

I mean, I think I'm a pretty good dancer.

You think you're a pretty good dancer?

Wow, you should put that on a greeting card,

that is inspirational(!)

That's actually NOT helpful at all.

Actually, it is helpful. You'll see.

Let's go.

I've got nothing to do today

and I feel bad for the kid so I want to help.

Arms... Da-da, mm-mm.

Circle and...

Michelle still hasn't arrived

and it's a little hard to rehearse a five-person dance

with only four people.

In my arms... Da-da, circle, down...

Oh, you're finally here but...you're not in dance clothes.

Why aren't you in dance clothes?

Um, I don't have my dance bag.

From my mum moving and me staying with my dad,

it's just all over the place and I honestly couldn't find it.

But not to worry, my dad said he'll bring my bag,

he's just in a meeting right now.

Oh, so now you leave your parents responsible for your things?

Stephanie is being a little harsh with Michelle,

but I understand why cos we have to get this number done.

But you know I can sit and watch you guys

and I'll pick up the choreography, it's not that big of a deal.

It's not that big of a deal?

This could be my last chance to go to Internationals

'and I don't want anything or anyone messing that up for me.'

So here we're in a V...

I just hope my dad shows up soon

because I want to be able to dance with the team.

-IMPERSONATING JAMES:

-Kylie, what's up, girl?

Oh, I love this e-book.

Spoiler alert - he dies at the end.

James always loves talking to strangers

so that's exactly what I'm going to do.

-I'm sorry about her.

-Yes. Mm. Thanks, bro.

West, man, I'm so sorry about her.

'When I speak with strangers, Riley is always apologising to them.'

I never really understood why, but that's what I'm doing.

-Yo, Kylie, juice me.

-I can't believe you did that.

I don't like what's going on here.

Riley wouldn't do that.

I had a minor setback.

So, I want you to do one of your movements that you've been

really struggling with and that you want to perfect. Go.

Are you serious?

I can tell Noah's not taking me seriously

but I'm going to make him take me seriously.

What is this attitude? OK? Stop acting like a J-Trouper. Come on.

This guy needs a lot of help.

First, make sure you keep your core,

make sure your shoulders aren't all the way up to your ears and make

sure that your spotting isn't off at the end like it was that time.

Ella just gave me a correction and she's actually spot-on.

Well, don't just stand there, we have work to do. Come on.

He should be glad I came along.

I'm walking into Studio A in a hurry because my dad just gave me

the bag with all my dance clothes so I can rehearse with the team.

OK, cool, your bag's here. Let's go.

I think my dad gave me his hockey bag.

How could you mess that up, Dad?

Well, I guess you're watching again.

It's a five-person dance and we've only ever rehearsed with four people.

She's messing it up for everyone.

-I'm hungry.

-Are you kidding me? Do you know what time it is?

I made up a schedule and you have no time to get food before rehearsal.

Yes, in fact I did make up the schedule myself.

I've been making fun of those things for a long time now.

-Don't even worry about it.

-You know what?

I did worry about it and I got you a banana.

-This banana's green.

-Yeah, um, I didn't know when I would need one.

I am not that uptight.

Am I?

Shoulders! Shoulders! Core! Come on! You can do this. Again.

I've been working with Ella for forever now.

'It's getting really, really frustrating

'and nothing's getting better.'

-No! No! Stop, stop, stop.

-Isn't any of this good?

Do you really want it to be just "good"

or do you want it to be great?

-I want it to be great.

-Exactly, then do it again.

You think I'm tough now? You should see me at Internationals.

Stop, stop. You're thinking about your shoulders.

-Stop thinking about lowering them and just lower them.

-I can't do it!

Honestly, nothing's changing. Why do I keep doing it? There's no point.

I'm done.

I think now I've figured out what the issue is.

Noah, there is greatness in you, I can see it, but you don't see it.

You need to believe in yourself.

Stop thinking that you're a J-Troupe dancer. I've seen you dance.

You're an A-Troupe dancer.

Now, take five, and we'll get up and we'll try this again, OK?

I'm going to get up and I'm going to do this.

I'm waiting for Riley because we're about to watch

the five-person group performance and she's still not here.

This is ridiculous!

JAMES SCOFFS

-Is that a shawarma?

-Mm-hm, my favourite. Extra tzatziki.

Hard to say but delicious to eat.

Riley's doing a really good impression of me

because I want a shawarma right now.

That looks so good.

But it's not in schedule, plus, you're going to regret that.

Mm-mm, this puppy's made of steel.

I don't know why James is freaking out so much.

I mean, I was hungry so I got a shawarma

and I'm not even late yet, we have plenty of time.

I have not eaten all day.

-Munch on this, bro.

-Yes! Thanks, bro. Hey, nice shirt.

Yo, that's my boy!

'Who does she think she is?'

Me?!

We're just waiting to perform our routine and I am so nervous

because Michelle still isn't prepared.

-KATE:

-All right, let's see the five-person dance.

I haven't even had a chance to rehearse with my team,

-but I've been studying the moves and I think I can do it.

-Hold on.

Michelle, what are you wearing? I can't let you dance like that.

How are you supposed to do acro?

I am so surprised when Michelle comes unprepared.

She has never done anything like this before.

Well, I'm sorry, but you're going to have to sit this one out.

Good for you, thanks.

It's really hard having to sit out and watch my team dance without me.

OK, let's see this.

DANCE MUSIC PLAYS

I'm obviously upset that we have to perform the dance

without Michelle, but at the same time,

we're just going to have to make it work and see what happens.

Yeah, Thalia!

It's embarrassing watching the team dance without me

because the spacing is clearly for five people.

We are all dancing the best that we can, but it doesn't make up

for the fact that there is a person missing from our dance.

It's literally two girls, me, a space,

and then a girl at the back and it's just throwing off the number.

They're trying really hard, but it is a disaster.

This is supposed to be for Internationals -

it's a huge deal and I'm completely disappointed in her.

We've kind of been cutting her some slack,

but this is the first time where I kind of realised

it's really starting to affect people on the team.

RIPPLE OF APPLAUSE

This is a huge disappointment.

I'm going to have to select a new group and see

if they can come up with an Internationals-worthy routine.

All I wanted to do was prove that I deserve to be in A Troupe

and maybe even possibly be featured at Internationals

but, clearly, both of those things aren't going to happen.

-OK, a little bit better, but, come on, one more time, OK?

-All right.

-Yeah, let's go.

-'I've been working on this move for ever.'

It's not happening, but I'm not going to give up.

-You did it. You nailed it.

-Really?

I knew he had it in him and he just had to believe in himself.

'For the longest time, I just thought I was lucky

'and Kate just needed a 12th person.'

I kind of realise now that I'm good enough to be in A Troupe.

I deserve to be here.

-All right, are you guys ready?

-ALL: Yeah.

Let's go, let's do this.

-RILEY:

-'Since Kate wasn't happy with the last routine,

'she gave me, James, West, Max and Giselle

'three hours to come up

'with a new five-person routine for Internationals'

so hopefully she likes it.

DANCE MUSIC PLAYS

'I love working with Giselle, I love working with Riley,

'I love working with James and, you know, Max, he's awesome, as well'

so I think it's a really strong group of people

and I think this dance is going to be awesome.

Whoo!

Watching the other team dance is actually upsetting

just because they're so perfect.

The dancers are so strong, the choreography is incredible,

it is so unique.

They are amazing.

CHEERING

-CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

-So good!

You guys, that was incredible!

Wow, talk about an Internationals routine.

It looks like we have our five-person group

for the competition.

I am so excited that my group gets to perform at Internationals.

I mean, I feel a little bit bad for Michelle's group,

but we need the best.

'I watched Stephanie leave

'and I just know she's really upset with me,'

which means I have to make this up to her.

'I'm just going to Hidalgo's because I need to apologise to her.'

I mean, what I did was wrong and I feel really bad.

Look, Steph, I'm so sorry about what happened today.

-I know it means a lot to you.

-Do you?

Do you realise that I was in A Troupe and I got kicked off of A Troupe?

And that I had to work my way back up

and I've been trying to prove myself since?

And you messed this up for me.

This was my chance to prove myself, that I deserve to be in A Troupe.

'I feel terrible that I ruined this for Stephanie.'

I can't believe I let her down like that.

-I made a mistake.

-Well, your mistake didn't hurt just me.

It hurt everyone.

I feel like Stephanie might be right.

I mean, the last thing I want to do for the team is let

everyone down, but I'm going to do something about it.

-Yo.

-How did you like being me?

-I really enjoyed it, actually.

When I scheduled myself properly, I actually had a lot of free time.

I did laundry today, which is a real occasion.

-How did you like being me?

-It's exhausting.

I guess we could make some time for a nap in your schedule.

All I see is that it's time for a shawarma.

Oh, that's the best thing you've ever said!

We kind of both now have a new appreciation for each other

and now whenever we get into another conflict, we can

kind of see how the other person would think in that situation.

-Hi.

-Can I speak to you?

-Yes.

I just feel like because of everything that I missed,

it's bound to be that I'm going to be an alternate.

But at least I'll be there for the team.

# We

# We are gonna show the world

# Everything we're made of

# We're gonna tear the roof off this place

# You

# You can never fade us out

# Don't even ask the DJ

# Everybody knows we own this land... #