Welcome to the Jungle The Next Step

Previously on The Next Step...

-Welcome to the A-Troupe auditions!

-CHEERING

Cierra and I made a pact that we'd make A-Troupe together

or not at all.

I was so worried about Skylar

and I was the one that ruined our chance at A-Troupe.

You can still dance at The Next Step.

Just not on A-Troupe.

I didn't think there was anything worse than being an alternate,

but I was wrong.

As I'm watching these new dancers,

I'm realising no-one's spot is safe on A-Troupe.

All right, A-Troupe.

Let's do this!

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

-RAPS:

-# Yo, A-Troupe stand up

# Everybody in the B-Troop sit down, sit down

# Cos we gon' get dirty, get dirty

# Have a battle and get down Get down

# Oh

# We gon' get it hot like

# Oh

# Said we gon' get it hot like

# Move your body from left to right

# Keep moving Don't stop doing it all night

# Yeah, move that body from left to right

# Keep moving Don't stop doing it all night

# Oh

# We gon' get it hot like

# Oh

# Said we gon' get it hot like

# Four, three, two, one Let's go!

-SINGS:

-# You don't have to try to be something you're not... #

I dance because dance is an expression of who I am.

When I dance, I create,

and dance is the one constant thing in my life.

# You must search within

# Inside yourself... #

I love to dance because I can just express myself

in every way possible, no matter if I'm happy or sad.

I can just leave it all on the dance floor.

# Cos you're exactly where you're supposed to be

Woo!

# Baby, come down Take a ride with me

# We can live it up now... #

Dance is the vessel that brought me all over the world,

and I hope that this is the place it takes me next.

So, yeah. I guess the answer is freedom.

# Shake it how you want

# As if no-one's around... #

Just for that one moment when you're dancing,

you can just connect with everyone in the room or in the audience,

and make them feel the way you're feeling,

and I just love that connection.

# Just keep it fresh and new

# Just do what you do... #

When the music turns on, there's this feeling

and I can't not dance!

Landing that perfect turn, doing a jump, it's pure happiness.

# Baby, come down Take a ride with me

# We can live it up now, live our teenage dreams... #

When I dance, it's fantastic.

There's nothing like it and it just feels like everything's possible.

# Welcome to the A-Side

# Hey, oh, A-Side

# Hey, oh, A-Side

# Hey, oh, A-Side

# Welcome to the sweet life

# Welcome to the A-Side... #

Dance is just something I have to do.

I'm 100% compelled to do it.

Everything else is just a choice, but dance I have to do.

# Going downtown So check it on the b-side... #

I love to express myself, and I believe in honest expression.

There's something inside of me that I have to let free

and let the world see and just bring joy to people's faces.

# A-Troupe, stand up... #

I've always been inspired by my sister.

I've seen her dance my whole life

and I've just wanted to be as good as she is,

and I think I finally might be.

# Everybody in the B, B, B, B

# A-Troupe, stand up, up, up, up

# Everybody in the B, B, B, B... #

I dance because it makes me feel strong...

and I want to be strong enough to change the world.

# Welcome to the A-Side Welcome to the A-Side

# Ooh... #

I dance because it's the most romantic of all the arts,

and ever since I saw Swan Lake when I was five,

I knew what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.

# Ooh

# Baby, come down Take a ride with me

# We can live it up now Live our teenage dreams... #

This is my home, this is my team, my family,

and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else right now.

# Welcome to the sweet life Welcome to the A-side

# Hey, oh, A-Side

# Hey, oh, A-Side

# Hey, oh... #

We've got some big shoes to fill, but we're ready.

Because this...

# Welcome to the A-Side. #

..is A-Troupe.

# 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! #

So why haven't you told Miss Kate that you're leaving yet?

I don't know.

Well, I didn't make A-Troupe, so we're both leaving.

I know.

So, why are you dancing with them?

Because I'm not leaving.

You're not leaving?

Being in A-Troupe has always been my dream

and that finally came true, so I'm calling off the pact.

Cierra already got a chance to follow her dream,

and I can't believe that now she wants me to give up on mine.

You can't do that to me!

OK, look. I waited for you all last year.

This is my year!

I can't believe how selfish you're being!

You're going to sit here

like that means nothing to you, like I mean nothing to you?

OK, you're the one being selfish!

I was better than you, and you know it.

I'm not letting you take this away from me.

Sisters forever, huh?

Yeah, right.

I never should've made that pact with Cierra in the first place.

I never dreamed that I'd make the team and she wouldn't.

I've finally made up my mind,

and even though it hurts...

I've decided to leave The Next Step.

# Mirror, mirror You're looking kind of beat... #

It's sad to see Amanda dancing all alone in the studio.

I still can't believe Miss Kate wouldn't let her audition.

# Who's that looking back at me... #

I feel like Miss Kate has never really trusted me.

I've always been committed to this team,

and she's never really believed that.

There's nothing more I can do.

# You can't buy back seconds

-# Hey, soldier, go

-# Soldier, go

# But you lost so many friendships now you're alone

# Do the titles keep you warm...? #

This is my last dance in this studio.

I'm going to miss my friends...

# When the cold comes Just don't put wood on the fire... #

..but it's time for me to move on.

# You're scared, but you know that you're a fighter

# So fight on. #

That was amazing.

It's so weird with all the new faces on A-Troupe.

It's kind of sad with all the changes, you know?

At least you still get to dance.

Amanda's done so much for this team.

It's going to be hard to see her go.

Saying goodbye is going to be really hard,

but my time at The Next Step is over.

It's my first official day as a member of A-Troupe.

I've never been more excited.

Or more nervous!

-Hey!

-Hey.

'I asked Amy, Cassie and Sloane

'to meet me here because we're all new to the studio'

and we're all going through the same thing.

How nervous are you guys about being on A-Troupe?

I'm wonderful!

-Fantastic!

-Um, I'm great.

Really?

Honestly? I'm nervous.

Like really, really nervous.

I'm so nervous I can't think straight,

but I don't want people to think I'm not ready for this.

I am nervous out of my mind! I'm terrified!

I'm terrified too.

Me too!

Yeah, I thought I was the only one.

Seriously, I felt like I was going to explode!

-OK, for our sake, we need to do something.

-Yeah.

On a scale from one to 100%, how nervous are you?

91.7.

94.

96.

Some days for me, I'm 100, over 100%.

We need to do something.

'We need to find a way to get our nerves down.'

Like way down. To 0%.

Let's form a club - The 0% Club.

-What do we do, though?

-We need to talk about this stuff.

It's more than just a hug.

It's about getting our issues, our fears all the way to zero.

Piper's right.

We're the new girls. We need to have each other's backs.

-Hands in.

-Hands in! Ready?

-ALL:

-Three, two, one, 0%!

# I'm swagged up, draped up Feeling like I'm on a rush

# Can't you see me coming up, coming up? #

-Hey, Riley.

-Hey!

'I'm packing up my cubby.'

Got to figure out what I'm going to do next.

Miss Kate, you wanted to see me?

Yeah. I have some exciting news.

Cool. What's up?

I got a call from a producer from the United Kingdom

and it turns out with the success of The Next Step in internationals,

they want me to be a judge on a new reality TV dance show.

Oh, my gosh, that's amazing! Congrats!

So, how long will you be there for?

Indefinitely.

Well, then what's happening to The Next Step?

I need to find someone to replace me ASAP.

Oh.

'I can't imagine The Next Step without Miss Kate.'

She's been here since day one.

Miss Kate is The Next Step.

Oh, OK. So, then Phoebe?

Well, I actually had someone better in mind.

Who?

You.

I don't believe it.

Me?

Oh, boy.

-Me?

-Yeah.

Run the studio?

-Yeah.

-Are you sure?

-Absolutely!

Part of me is excited,

but part of me just thinks Miss Kate is crazy.

I can't run the studio.

Can I?

Why me, though?

Riley, you are one of the most organised,

diligent and hard-working people I know.

There's no-one I trust more with The Next Step than Riley -

my get-her-done girl.

Well...

I don't know what to say.

-Could I maybe have some time to think about it?

-Of course.

Take some time, but I do need to know by the end of the day.

You know, running the studio is a full-time job.

You won't be able to dance with A-Troupe as well.

So, who will replace me?

That's up to you.

Think about it.

I will. Thank you.

You're welcome.

Leading the studio would be a huge opportunity,

but I don't think I'm ready to give up dance just yet.

If Riley takes Miss Kate's spot,

that means there'll be an open spot in A-Troupe.

If I act fast, maybe I can join the team after all.

I'm coming to talk to Skylar,

because I need her help to get back on A-Troupe.

-The pact might not even matter any more.

-Why?

Well, I overheard Miss Kate talking to Riley.

She asked her to take over the studio.

OK, wait, are you serious? Cos that's crazy.

And do you know what that means?

If Riley takes Miss Kate's spot,

there'll be an open spot on A-Troupe.

Spot on A-Troupe, me.

It works perfectly!

I can't believe Riley's taking over the studio.

If it is true, Cierra's plan does make sense.

If you can convince her to consider me

before she even looks at other options,

it could work out perfectly.

Cierra's putting me in a really bad position...

but she's my sister.

If I can help her, I will.

Can I talk to you for a minute?

Yeah, sure.

OK, so, I know that you're probably replacing Kate as studio head.

-SHE COUGHS

-How did you know that?

It doesn't matter.

I can't believe how fast news travels here.

I haven't even taken the position yet

and people already think I'm studio head.

Anyways, I think that you should consider Cierra

for your open spot on A-Troupe.

I mean, she was on the internationals team,

she's a really good dancer...

OK, Skylar, thank you, but I have a lot to think about right now,

so if I take the position, I will definitely consider Cierra.

-OK?

-OK.

Well, I tried my best. Now it's up to Riley.

OK. Thank you, Miss Riley.

Ms Riley.

Miss Riley. Miss Riley.

Ma'am.

Oh, no! No!

Yeah, that doesn't make me feel old.

What if we talked about our fears to bring those numbers down?

Now we get to the hard stuff.

Why don't you start?

My biggest fear is that people think

I'm just on A-Troupe because I'm James's little sister.

It's hard to dance in my brother's shadow.

I just want people to see me as my own dancer.

What? You're amazing.

And none of us knew who James was until you told us yesterday.

Yeah, and you are on A-Troupe!

-Cassie?

-OK.

I'm afraid that I'm not going to stop growing.

I'll lose my coordination and I won't be able to dance any more.

People don't realise that being tall is kind of a curse.

You're awkward, you're clumsy.

It can be really hard to adjust.

Your extensions will always be insane!

-Insane!

-OK.

-Sloane?

My biggest fear is that I'm a hip-hop dancer

and I'll never be able to do the contemporary dances

as well as you guys.

I need to keep my spot on the team.

I have to show everyone that I can do it all.

Everyone here is great at something and not as great at the other thing,

-but we'll work together and we'll get better.

-Yeah.

You're a better hip-hop dancer than any of us,

so we'll help you and you help us.

OK. What about you, Amy?

Well, I'm scared that I'll forget the choreography

and I'll just mess up the entire dance.

Yeah, we can't help with that.

-THEY LAUGH

-That's never going away!

'We sink or swim together because'

that's what friends do.

# We're floating through the darkness endlessly. #

So, I have some news

and it's kind of big, so you have to promise me not to tell anybody.

-OK.

-Yeah.

'Michelle and Amanda both'

used to be dance captains.

Hopefully they can help me make a decision.

Miss Kate is leaving The Next Step.

-What?

-Why?

She got this incredible opportunity

to judge at this reality show overseas.

I can't really say I'm upset that Miss Kate is leaving.

I just hope the next studio head is more reasonable.

It also means that someone has to fill her shoes.

Wow.

And she kind of asked me.

Riley, that's great!

-What? Congrats!

-Yeah, thank you.

But it also means that I have to give up my spot on A-Troupe.

Would you be willing to give up your spot on A-Troupe?

I had the best dance of my life at internationals,

and, I don't know,

for some reason I feel like I have nothing left to prove on A-Troupe.

What do you guys think?

Riley's my friend.

I don't know if I should tell her what I really think,

but maybe I should be honest.

OK, Riley.

You have to understand part of me wants to tell you to take that job.

And why is that?

If you take it, it opens up a spot on A-Troupe.

That gives me a chance.

But as my friend, what would you say?

As your friend, you need to follow your heart.

You're a great dancer, Riley...

and you'd be a great studio head.

You need to do what's going to make you happy.

Thank you, guys.

I don't want to get excited,

but at least now there's some hope.

Deciding whether or not I should become studio head

is weighing on me so much,

and just sitting in this empty studio,

I'm just remembering all of the great times I've had on A-Troupe.

I don't know if I'm ready to let that go.

What's up?

I'm so glad James is here.

He always has a way of putting this stuff into perspective.

-In just trying to figure out what to do.

-What do you mean?

Well, if I become studio head,

then I have to give up my spot on A-Troupe.

Yeah, but this is bigger than A-Troupe.

Yeah, but my whole life I honed my skills as a dancer.

And if I just give that all up, it's like it was for nothing.

No, Riley, those skills have been leading you to this moment.

You get to run the best studio in the world.

I know any of the dancers

would give up anything for this opportunity.

I know I would.

James is right.

I keep thinking this is about dance and the studio,

but this is about the future.

My future.

And whatever you decide, I'll be behind you 100%.

Stand up.

James is always there for me,

and I don't know what I would do without him.

-Ready?

-Yeah, I think I'm done.

Right now, we're making some official 0% Club merch,

with - you guessed it - friendship bracelets.

It's a little cheesy, but that's the whole point.

Having fun with your friends and being yourself.

-This commemorates the beginning of The 0% Club.

-Yeah.

# Yeah, I'm a firecracker

# Strike the match up, taking over

# Whoa... #

No matter what percent we're at,

there's always a way to get back down to zero.

As long as we have each other.

# A firecracker. #

It's almost the end of the day

and that means Riley has to tell Miss Kate what her decision is.

Are you wondering the same thing I'm wondering?

-I think so.

-Did you talk to Riley?

-I didn't. Skylar did. Did you?

-I did...

but who knows what Riley's thinking.

If Riley takes the job,

she's going to have to choose between me and Cierra.

Cierra's a great dancer,

but all I need is one chance to prove I belong.

Riley's making the biggest decision of her life

and it could be the biggest decision of my life too.

Guess we'll just have to wait and see.

-I'm not good at waiting.

-Me neither.

Whatever happens next, my future is in Riley's hands.

Miss Kate.

So, has the get-her-done girl made up her mind?

Get-her-done girl has made up her mind

and she's decided she's going to take it.

Oh, yay! Oh, I'm so happy!

So, who have you decided to take your spot?

I hope I'm choosing the right person.

This is my first decision as head of the studio

and I have to make it count.

# We

# We're going to show the world

# Everything we're made of

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

# You

# You can never fade us out

# Don't even ask the DJ

# Everybody knows we own this sound. #