0:00:02 > 0:00:03Previously on The Next Step...
0:00:03 > 0:00:05It's The Next Step's first appearance here
0:00:05 > 0:00:08at the Internationals and they are in the title bout.
0:00:08 > 0:00:09CHEERING
0:00:09 > 0:00:12We're going to the finals at Internationals.
0:00:12 > 0:00:16When Internationals is over, I just want to be with the band.
0:00:16 > 0:00:18It's kind of like him saying...
0:00:18 > 0:00:20he wants to leave me.
0:00:20 > 0:00:24Excuse me. What are you doing here? This is a closed rehearsal.
0:00:24 > 0:00:25Yeah.
0:00:25 > 0:00:29Not for an Absolute Dance Internationals judge it isn't.
0:00:29 > 0:00:30'Lucien...'
0:00:30 > 0:00:31is back.
0:00:31 > 0:00:35If Lucien is a judge, The Next Step is losing Internationals.
0:00:43 > 0:00:46You cannot be here. You need to leave right now.
0:00:46 > 0:00:49Fine. I'm going to go check out my judge's table.
0:00:49 > 0:00:52It is the final day of Internationals.
0:00:52 > 0:00:54Us against Sweden.
0:00:54 > 0:00:58And we have just found out that Lucien is a judge.
0:00:58 > 0:01:01- Rehearse.- OK.- Use the time. I'll be right back.
0:01:01 > 0:01:03'I am going to speak to the Internationals board'
0:01:03 > 0:01:05and tell them all about our sordid history with Lucien.
0:01:05 > 0:01:08Hopefully, then, they will disqualify him.
0:01:08 > 0:01:14# We, we are gonna show the world
0:01:14 > 0:01:17# Everything we're made of
0:01:17 > 0:01:20# We're gonna tear the roof off this place
0:01:31 > 0:01:32# Stand up. #
0:01:46 > 0:01:48'I am in the orange blossom room'
0:01:48 > 0:01:51just kind of taking some time to myself
0:01:51 > 0:01:53rehearsing the finals routine.
0:01:55 > 0:01:56'When James walks in...
0:01:58 > 0:02:00'I just kind of try and stay in my own head space.'
0:02:00 > 0:02:03I don't know if I'm really ready to talk to him right now.
0:02:03 > 0:02:06Riley, I've been looking for you everywhere.
0:02:06 > 0:02:07Been here.
0:02:07 > 0:02:09Well, yeah. I know that now.
0:02:10 > 0:02:12Is there something wrong?
0:02:12 > 0:02:14'I know James really wants me'
0:02:14 > 0:02:18to give him my blessing to join the band next year, but...
0:02:18 > 0:02:19SHE SIGHS
0:02:19 > 0:02:23..everything's just been going so good.
0:02:23 > 0:02:24I really don't want that to change.
0:02:24 > 0:02:27I've just been thinking about what you said.
0:02:28 > 0:02:31And I don't want to interfere with your decision
0:02:31 > 0:02:34to choose band over dancing if that's what you want.
0:02:35 > 0:02:37But things between us have been so good
0:02:37 > 0:02:39and the team's been so good.
0:02:40 > 0:02:42It's all going to change now.
0:02:44 > 0:02:46Yeah, I got you something.
0:02:46 > 0:02:47What?
0:02:52 > 0:02:54It's from the top of a mountain.
0:02:58 > 0:03:01- Natural spring water? - Yeah. Natural spring water.
0:03:01 > 0:03:05'When James brings me the water from the top of a mountain...
0:03:05 > 0:03:07'It just kind of'
0:03:07 > 0:03:11gives me a flashback to when we were preparing for Regionals
0:03:12 > 0:03:16and how different things were.
0:03:16 > 0:03:18Riley, things are going to change.
0:03:18 > 0:03:19But we can't be mad at that.
0:03:22 > 0:03:24I mean, maybe it's for the better.
0:03:24 > 0:03:27'I do understand what James is trying to say.
0:03:27 > 0:03:29'Things have already changed so much.'
0:03:29 > 0:03:31Just because something else is going to change again
0:03:31 > 0:03:34doesn't mean that it's going to be a bad thing.
0:03:34 > 0:03:36Maybe you're right.
0:03:38 > 0:03:40I can't wait to see where we are the next time
0:03:40 > 0:03:43he brings me water from the top of a mountain.
0:03:44 > 0:03:49# I'll follow you to the ocean
0:03:49 > 0:03:52# I see you from a distance but you're disappearing
0:03:52 > 0:03:55# Beneath the crashing waves. #
0:03:59 > 0:04:02I've been following Internationals online
0:04:02 > 0:04:03and saw that Lucien was a judge.
0:04:03 > 0:04:06After the way that he treated me, I'm not going to let him
0:04:06 > 0:04:07do the same to The Next Step.
0:04:07 > 0:04:10Giselle, hey. I need to apologise to you.
0:04:10 > 0:04:12I have a way to make it up to you for everything I did wrong.
0:04:12 > 0:04:14I'm never going to trust you again. Don't you get it?
0:04:14 > 0:04:17- You wasted a flight here.- Please. No, you have to listen to me.
0:04:17 > 0:04:18Just go home, Daniel!
0:04:18 > 0:04:21'When Giselle brushes me off, of course I'm a little hurt.
0:04:21 > 0:04:23'But I'm still just as determined.
0:04:23 > 0:04:25'I know that what I have can help them.'
0:04:25 > 0:04:27I'm going to do this for her.
0:04:32 > 0:04:34Hello. I'm an International judge.
0:04:36 > 0:04:38'You know what's better than this?'
0:04:38 > 0:04:39Nothing.
0:04:41 > 0:04:42Oh, mints.
0:04:43 > 0:04:46- This is ridiculous. He owned The Next Step studio.- No, Kate.
0:04:46 > 0:04:48- You have to listen to me.- He can't be a judge.
0:04:48 > 0:04:51- He will not be disqualified.- No.- He is the judge and that is that.
0:04:51 > 0:04:54'I'm watching Miss Kate plead with the Internationals official
0:04:54 > 0:04:56'and I get this urgent e-mail'
0:04:56 > 0:04:58with this video attached to it.
0:04:58 > 0:05:00I'm not really sure what it's all about.
0:05:00 > 0:05:02Who sent that?
0:05:02 > 0:05:05- Daniel.- You don't even understand what kind of a person he is.
0:05:05 > 0:05:07- Miss Kate. Miss Kate. - This is ridiculous.
0:05:07 > 0:05:08Look, look, look.
0:05:09 > 0:05:12When I see the video, I am overjoyed
0:05:12 > 0:05:15because I know that we've finally got Lucien.
0:05:15 > 0:05:18There you go. There you go. There is your proof.
0:05:18 > 0:05:21Oh, we've got Lucien.
0:05:21 > 0:05:23I have to show this to the Swedish coach.
0:05:24 > 0:05:25MISS KATE SQUEALS
0:05:27 > 0:05:30- Check this out.- What is it? - It's Lucien.
0:05:30 > 0:05:33'OK. Let's go over the plan now.' What are we going to do?
0:05:33 > 0:05:35We're going to destroy The Next Step. What are we going to do?
0:05:35 > 0:05:38- Destroy The Next Step.- Destroy it. - You got it.
0:05:38 > 0:05:41I videotaped Lucien ranting about how he wants to destroy
0:05:41 > 0:05:42The Next Step.
0:05:42 > 0:05:45I was just waiting for the perfect opportunity to use it.
0:05:45 > 0:05:48This is distasteful and unprofessional.
0:05:48 > 0:05:50This man should have been screened more carefully.
0:05:50 > 0:05:52Oh, I am so happy!
0:05:54 > 0:05:55There are no words. No words.
0:05:55 > 0:05:59- Kate, I'm sorry.- Thank you. - I'll have him removed immediately.
0:05:59 > 0:06:00Good.
0:06:00 > 0:06:03- Wait, can I be there?- Come on.
0:06:03 > 0:06:06'Daniel ruined our friendship, he tried to destroy our team,'
0:06:06 > 0:06:09but then he sends me an e-mail that saves everything?
0:06:11 > 0:06:13Maybe there's hope for everybody.
0:06:13 > 0:06:15Zero.
0:06:15 > 0:06:17Zero.
0:06:17 > 0:06:20You've already done that. It's not impressive any more.
0:06:20 > 0:06:23It's like the best moment ever.
0:06:23 > 0:06:25- Lucien.- Hi.
0:06:25 > 0:06:29Hi. We have video evidence of you trying to take down The Next Step.
0:06:29 > 0:06:31- What?- What do you have to say for yourself?
0:06:31 > 0:06:34It's... It's fake. That video is fake.
0:06:34 > 0:06:37- No, enough.- It's been doctored. - Zip it. Enough.
0:06:37 > 0:06:39- This is...- Guys.- This is ridiculous.
0:06:39 > 0:06:41- Get him out of here. - Honestly, there's been a mistake.
0:06:41 > 0:06:44There's been a mistake, guys. Kate? You... You...
0:06:44 > 0:06:48'Seeing Lucien being pulled out of his seat'
0:06:48 > 0:06:52is the best feeling ever. I could not be more happy.
0:07:05 > 0:07:08Welcome to this final day of competition here in Miami,
0:07:08 > 0:07:11site of the Absolute Dance International Championships.
0:07:11 > 0:07:15Stockholm Dance Theatre versus The Next Step.
0:07:15 > 0:07:18- It's going to be something else, isn't it?- It sure is.
0:07:18 > 0:07:20And these teams have fought so hard to be here.
0:07:20 > 0:07:22They've been blindfolded, they've spun like tops.
0:07:22 > 0:07:25They've been given mystery music.
0:07:25 > 0:07:27All for this moment - the final two.
0:07:39 > 0:07:43'The concept for our finals routine is all of us are like puppets
0:07:43 > 0:07:47'and we're being controlled by West, who is the puppet master.'
0:07:54 > 0:07:57# When you dance like puppets. #
0:08:00 > 0:08:04'We've come so far. We're giving it our all.
0:08:04 > 0:08:07'And it... It just feels unbelievable.'
0:08:07 > 0:08:09CHEERING
0:08:14 > 0:08:20# Hold this empire made from dust and scars
0:08:20 > 0:08:24# Let them speak for us
0:08:24 > 0:08:27# We're all dangerous. #
0:08:28 > 0:08:30'After everything that I've been through -
0:08:30 > 0:08:33'my whole journey with The Next Step -
0:08:33 > 0:08:35'I feel like I really earned this moment.'
0:08:35 > 0:08:40'I'm dancing in the finals on the Internationals stage.
0:08:40 > 0:08:42'This is a childhood dream of mine.'
0:08:43 > 0:08:47'I've worked so hard. The entire team has worked so hard
0:08:47 > 0:08:50'and I really just love dancing and to be able to compete
0:08:50 > 0:08:53'in the final round on an international level
0:08:53 > 0:08:55'is just... It's really emotional for me.'
0:09:00 > 0:09:03CHEERING
0:09:03 > 0:09:06- Woo!- Yeah!
0:09:16 > 0:09:19'I know that there's a few of them that won't be coming back next year'
0:09:19 > 0:09:24so it's really nice to see them all dance together one last time.
0:09:34 > 0:09:37APPLAUSE
0:09:38 > 0:09:42# When you dance like puppets. #
0:09:47 > 0:09:50CHEERING
0:09:56 > 0:09:57- ALL:- Woo!
0:09:59 > 0:10:01- Wow.- Ashley, that was quite the performance.
0:10:01 > 0:10:06It sure was. The Next Step went on stage and they brought it.
0:10:06 > 0:10:08They totally rocked the house.
0:10:08 > 0:10:11Stockholm has some big shoes to fill.
0:10:17 > 0:10:18CHEERING
0:10:40 > 0:10:43'Sweden's dance is just absolutely beautiful.
0:10:43 > 0:10:45'The concept of their piece is stunning.
0:10:45 > 0:10:47'They're these Nordic gods'
0:10:47 > 0:10:49and they look so ethereal. It's really powerful.
0:11:00 > 0:11:03APPLAUSE
0:11:03 > 0:11:06# Fire, ice and wind and snow
0:11:10 > 0:11:14# Fire, ice and wind and snow. #
0:11:15 > 0:11:17'Sweden, by far,'
0:11:17 > 0:11:19is the strongest competitor we have ever had.
0:11:19 > 0:11:22'The other thing that scares me too is that'
0:11:22 > 0:11:26Sweden still has their five-point advantage.
0:11:26 > 0:11:29# Fire and ice and wind and snow. #
0:11:29 > 0:11:31CHEERING
0:11:51 > 0:11:54CHEERING
0:11:58 > 0:12:01Well, we started with 160 teams, Ashley.
0:12:01 > 0:12:05And all the dancing is said and done.
0:12:05 > 0:12:07How is this thing going to pan out?
0:12:07 > 0:12:10They were both incredible, but The Next Step took more creative risks.
0:12:10 > 0:12:12That might just give them the edge.
0:12:12 > 0:12:15Now keep in mind, Sweden has five bonus points.
0:12:15 > 0:12:17I'm nervous.
0:12:17 > 0:12:19I can't imagine how those poor dancers are feeling waiting.
0:12:19 > 0:12:21And the judges have made their decision.
0:12:21 > 0:12:24We're going to find out who's going to win this whole darn thing
0:12:24 > 0:12:26in just a matter of moments.
0:12:26 > 0:12:30'This is all we've ever worked for and it's finally here.'
0:12:30 > 0:12:32I've never been more nervous in my life.
0:12:32 > 0:12:36The judges have tabulated their scores and here are the results.
0:12:36 > 0:12:39The Next Step has scored a total of 97 points.
0:12:39 > 0:12:43And Stockholm Dance Theatre has scored a 92 points.
0:12:43 > 0:12:45With the addition of five bonus points...
0:12:45 > 0:12:46it's a tie.
0:12:48 > 0:12:52What are the chances of it becoming an exact tie?
0:12:52 > 0:12:56For the first time ever in Internationals competition,
0:12:56 > 0:12:59- we need a tie-break. - I cannot believe this
0:12:59 > 0:13:01and I can't lie, I'm actually so excited
0:13:01 > 0:13:03because this means more dance. But, Chuck -
0:13:03 > 0:13:05- what is the protocol? - Unbelievable.
0:13:05 > 0:13:06According to protocol...
0:13:06 > 0:13:09it calls for duets.
0:13:09 > 0:13:13So in order to solve this riddle known as the Internationals,
0:13:13 > 0:13:16it's going to come down to two members from each team.
0:13:16 > 0:13:18This is so exciting.
0:13:18 > 0:13:20It's all up to you guys.
0:13:20 > 0:13:21Are you ready?
0:13:21 > 0:13:22Yeah.
0:13:23 > 0:13:25Yeah.
0:13:25 > 0:13:27'This means that everything is up to me and James.'
0:13:29 > 0:13:30No pressure.
0:13:38 > 0:13:41Well, Ashley Leggat, remember all that dancing we've seen
0:13:41 > 0:13:44throughout the course of this week, all the drama associated with it,
0:13:44 > 0:13:46all the excitement, the pomp, everything?
0:13:46 > 0:13:48Yeah. Toss that out the window.
0:13:48 > 0:13:52We're starting from scratch. It's a new ball game so to speak.
0:13:52 > 0:13:56It sure is. Of course, we're gearing up for the tie-breaker duets.
0:13:56 > 0:13:59This is going to be incredible dancing to watch.
0:14:08 > 0:14:12# Can feel the other heart
0:14:14 > 0:14:16# The poetry of her name
0:14:18 > 0:14:21# It's a warm, dark hour
0:14:23 > 0:14:27# Mystery of her pain.
0:14:27 > 0:14:30# Don the little white light. #
0:14:30 > 0:14:32CHEERING
0:14:32 > 0:14:36'The Swedish duet is so magnificent.'
0:14:36 > 0:14:38I can't believe that this is what we are up against.
0:14:38 > 0:14:43# Kindness of her eyes. # CHEERING
0:14:43 > 0:14:45# With nowhere to go
0:14:49 > 0:14:52# Still so shattered, oh
0:14:52 > 0:14:55# Locks in with your brave silhouette. #
0:14:57 > 0:15:00- Going to dance our hardest? - Yeah. Definitely.
0:15:01 > 0:15:04You know, I've been thinking.
0:15:04 > 0:15:07Since you're going to be in band next year...
0:15:09 > 0:15:12it's probably the last time we're going to dance together.
0:15:12 > 0:15:16'Thinking about everything that we've been through...'
0:15:17 > 0:15:19It's all been so amazing.
0:15:22 > 0:15:24I really, really don't want to let that go.
0:15:27 > 0:15:30Riley, let's just make this the best dance ever then.
0:15:33 > 0:15:35OK.
0:15:35 > 0:15:37'If this is our last dance...'
0:15:38 > 0:15:42then I want to take in every single moment of it.
0:15:48 > 0:15:51CHEERING
0:15:56 > 0:15:58Can you feel that? That's a standing ovation.
0:15:58 > 0:16:01I sure can. That was an incredible performance.
0:16:01 > 0:16:04I just don't know how The Next Step will beat that.
0:16:05 > 0:16:07'Taking the stage for our duet...'
0:16:09 > 0:16:12I'm feeling something...
0:16:12 > 0:16:15'so overwhelming and I'm just really excited'
0:16:15 > 0:16:17to do this dance.
0:16:17 > 0:16:19I think I'm ready for this to be my last dance.
0:16:19 > 0:16:20All I know is...
0:16:23 > 0:16:25..we just have to make this one count.
0:16:25 > 0:16:28CHEERING
0:16:36 > 0:16:38'The duet that James and I choreographed
0:16:38 > 0:16:42'is kind of about this magnetic force between us.'
0:16:44 > 0:16:47'And no matter how far we go apart from each other
0:16:47 > 0:16:50we always have that connection that keeps pulling us back.
0:16:54 > 0:16:57'We try and fight it but no matter how hard we try...
0:16:59 > 0:17:00'you can't deny it.'
0:17:02 > 0:17:05CHEERING
0:17:11 > 0:17:15CHEERING
0:17:20 > 0:17:22'They just look so in love on stage
0:17:22 > 0:17:25'and they're doing an amazing job.'
0:17:25 > 0:17:29'There's something so special about James and Riley.
0:17:29 > 0:17:33'And when they dance together, it's just magic.'
0:17:36 > 0:17:40'This duet is absolutely captivating.
0:17:40 > 0:17:43'It doesn't matter if you're on our team or not.
0:17:43 > 0:17:44'It is so moving.'
0:17:49 > 0:17:51'Watching this duet is very emotional, I think,
0:17:51 > 0:17:53'for the whole team.
0:17:53 > 0:17:57'Everything that has led up to this moment has been so amazing
0:17:57 > 0:17:59'and so unforgettable.'
0:17:59 > 0:18:01CHEERING
0:18:04 > 0:18:07'Dancing with James for the last time.
0:18:07 > 0:18:10'I feel a lot of different things. I feel happy
0:18:10 > 0:18:15'and so overjoyed and extremely excited to be with him.
0:18:15 > 0:18:18'But at the same time it feels kind of heartbreaking
0:18:18 > 0:18:21'because it's the last time.'
0:18:23 > 0:18:25We're never going to feel this way again.
0:18:32 > 0:18:34CHEERING
0:18:35 > 0:18:37'I really don't want to say goodbye to this.'
0:18:45 > 0:18:46Wow. What a routine.
0:18:46 > 0:18:50I've never seen two dancers so connected.
0:18:50 > 0:18:53- Oh. I'm at a loss for words. - It leaves you breathless.
0:18:53 > 0:18:54It sure does.
0:18:56 > 0:18:58I can't imagine how those poor dancers are feeling waiting,
0:18:58 > 0:19:02finally, to hear the results of who has won Internationals.
0:19:02 > 0:19:05And we're hearing that those results are coming our way right now.
0:19:06 > 0:19:09Ladies and gentlemen, the winner of this year's
0:19:09 > 0:19:12Absolute Dance Internationals Competition is...
0:19:14 > 0:19:16The Next Step Dance Studio!
0:19:16 > 0:19:19CHEERING
0:19:21 > 0:19:22The Next Step.
0:19:22 > 0:19:25The first time at the Internationals
0:19:25 > 0:19:27that a team has never tasted this competition
0:19:27 > 0:19:29has gone on to take the title.
0:19:29 > 0:19:31This is so incredible.
0:19:31 > 0:19:33They have been the underdogs all week.
0:19:33 > 0:19:36And the are underdogs no more. They have just won Internationals.
0:19:40 > 0:19:43'This has been something that I've wanted my whole life.
0:19:43 > 0:19:47'This has been the goal that I've always been reaching for
0:19:47 > 0:19:51'and now, it's here. We've finally reached it.'
0:19:51 > 0:19:52It's so insane.
0:19:53 > 0:19:57We did it. We did it. Do you hear? We did it!
0:19:57 > 0:19:59'I've never been this excited in my life.
0:19:59 > 0:20:01'I didn't think we would make it past Regionals'
0:20:01 > 0:20:03and now we're the champions?
0:20:03 > 0:20:07I don't even know what to say right now. Ah!
0:20:07 > 0:20:11'Can you believe it? We're the champions of the world.'
0:20:11 > 0:20:13This is the best day of my life.
0:20:13 > 0:20:17'I did this with my family. I did this with my boyfriend.'
0:20:17 > 0:20:20It's just... It's such an amazing feeling.
0:20:20 > 0:20:23'My team and I won together. 'And this is something'
0:20:23 > 0:20:26that we will never forget.
0:20:26 > 0:20:30'In my wildest dreams, I never could have imagined this happening.
0:20:30 > 0:20:32'And here we are.'
0:20:32 > 0:20:34The Next Step won Internationals.
0:20:34 > 0:20:38- So, Riley.- Yeah?- I've been thinking about something.
0:20:38 > 0:20:41- We've won everything.- Mm-hm. - What comes next?
0:20:42 > 0:20:44Honestly...
0:20:45 > 0:20:47for the first time in my life...
0:20:49 > 0:20:51I really... I really don't know.
0:20:52 > 0:20:54Woo!
0:20:54 > 0:20:58# All my life, all my life waiting. #
0:20:58 > 0:21:01THEY CHEER
0:21:03 > 0:21:05THEY CHANT "NEXT STEP"
0:21:05 > 0:21:12# We, we are gonna show the world
0:21:12 > 0:21:15# Everything we're made of
0:21:15 > 0:21:20# We're gonna tear the roof off this place
0:21:20 > 0:21:26# You, you can never fade us out
0:21:26 > 0:21:29# Don't even ask the DJ
0:21:29 > 0:21:31# Everybody knows we own this sound. #