The Next Step

- Season 2

(2014)

The A-Troupe is reunited after their win at Regionals but they learn quickly that the rules at Nationals are different and their team dynamic could be in jeopardy. Emily and Michelle set aside their differences over Eldon and agree to focus their energies on the Nationals preparation.

A-Troupe meets their new choreographer and votes for open auditions for the Nationals Team. A-Troupers, B-Troupers, J-Troupers plus unexpected newcomers all show up for the Nationals team auditions.

The first round of auditions for the Nationals team takes place. Phoebe, the new Head Choreographer, challenges the dancers with her choreography for the final round.

The Nationals team is chosen with devastating results for some A-Troupers. Hunter enlists Emily's help to make Michelle jealous.

Hunter challenges Eldon to a secret dance battle - the prize -Michelle. Kate asks James to dance a duet with Beth when her partner drops out.

With new members in place, the team fundraises to buy designer uniforms. Michelle is confused when Eldon avoids her as a result of losing the dance battle.

Solos and duets competitors are chosen for Nationals, where each round is an elimination. Michelle is hurt when Eldon won't do the duet with her. Riley's world comes crashing down when James betrays her.

Auditions for the small group dance are held amid personal betrayals and misunderstandings. James apologizes to Riley but she cannot bring herself to forgive him.

James and Riley struggle with their duet. Michelle confronts Eldon for an answer as to why he is avoiding her.

As the studio grows in popularity it must make space for new members of J-Troupe. Emily asks Hunter to help her with J-Troupe auditions to make Michelle jealous but enjoys herself with Hunter more than she expects.

Michelle and Amanda promote the studio at their school while the others mentor J-troupe. Daniel gives Kate an ultimatum if he doesn't get the solo for Nationals.

The Next Step perform their nationals finals routine against Life of Dance with Amanda from Elite although they win after going back to the studio to practise they receive disturbing news and a big catastrophe and decision as Lucien gives them a proposition to consider.

Michelle finds out about the dance battle and Hunter gets a chance at the Nationals solo spot. Phoebe challenges select A-Troupers and J-Troupers to create a song and a dance in 24 hours.

Michelle holds a scholarship fundraiser for young dancers while the Elite competition gets a step up. Amanda misses a band practice and feels bad about lying to her new friends. West and Giselle get caught up in a talent war.

Giselle and Thalia think a little competition will be good motivation for James and Riley. Hunter invites Michelle to a concert. James and Eldon do some male bonding while Amanda sympathizes with Emily.

Michelle confronts Emily about the kiss. Thalia and Giselle try to convince James and Riley to take the duet back. Hunter's confused and Michelle has something important to discuss with Kate.

The pressure is on for Nationals when a key member leaves the troupe. The team can't afford to lose anyone else. Amanda and Riley audition for the solo while Emily puts herself on the line to save her team.

In order to win Riley back, James suggests she give him a list of tasks to complete to prove his dedication, starting with breaking up with Beth. Emily further isolates herself from the team to gain Amanda's trust. When Michelle won't answer calls from the studio, Chloe visits Michelle at School.

Emily encourages Hunter to try to get closer to the boys. James creates a new dance move for Riley's list. Gabi is jealous when her younger sister, Becca, is chosen for a J-Troupe trio.

Emily faces a difficult situation to prove her trip to Amanda. James continues to tick off challenges from Riley's list.

Thalia, Giselle, and Amanda represent The Next Step at a Trio competition. When Michelle comes to watch, Amanda is forced to change her plans. James tackles number ten on Riley's list and decides to get to know Emily.

James turns to the boys for help to solve a riddle for Riley. The A-Troupe costumes for Nationals go missing. Emily's loyalties are tested.

James is closer to finishing Riley's list. Amanda continues to scheme and is suspicious of Emily's motives. Michelle tries to find a substitute for dance.

While Amanda's plans to take down The Next Step involve Chloe, James and Riley are off to learn First Aide. Emily is worried she will never collect enough evidence to show Amanda's true colors.

Chloe and Riley work together to prove Emily is innocent. A-Troupe are reeling after Amanda's shock confession.

With Nationals around the corner, Riley and James struggle to reconnect while rehearsing their duet. Emily and West strike up an unlikely friendship, while Michelle and Eldon rekindle theirs.

Successful choreographer Luther Brown drops in on The Next Step to help the boys with their small group routine. Thalia and Giselle are in a rush to try to teach Michelle the Nationals routine. James gives Eldon dating advice.

The team arrives at Nationals for the first of two dates of male solo competition. Both Elite and Ladies of Destruction (LOD) appear as formidable opponents.

Eldon learns he must compete against Daniel in the male solo round. Daniel's competitiveness stains his friendships with his old teammates.

Small Groups and duets compete at the Nationals competition. James struggles with whether to include a challenging move in the small group routine.

Michelle is pitted against Amanda in the female solo round. Elite tries to sabotage Michelle's chances to dance and Amanda wonders why her team lacks confidence in her ability to win.

It's semi-finals, the team showcases their dance that reflects the studio code, the team is stronger with all its individuals. West charms Emily with how he sees her. The dance comes to a devastating end.

It's the finals, but The Next Step only has 9 dancers, as Emily has injured her knee. Amanda volunteered to dance in her place, but what will the judges decide?

The team awaits a verdict to see if Emily can dance or whether the team has to forfeit.