Episode guide
The Next Step: Season 9
22 episodes · premiered Apr 7, 2024
Hot off their triumphant win at Nationals, A-Troupe face their own personal challenges, dealing with loss, disappointment, and failure on the road to Internationals. But if they’re able to bounce back from their personal losses, and help each other through the tough times, they will learn what it truly means to win.
- Episode 1: Count Me In (1) Apr 7, 2024 · 22m As A-Troupe prepares for internationals, Ultra-Elite finds a new studio to call home. Meanwhile, Jude makes a big decision that might change everything.
- Episode 2: Tutu Can Play That Game (2) Apr 7, 2024 · 22m Grace wants auditions for A-Troupe, but Kenzie needs convincing. Anthony runs A-Troupe rehearsal, welcoming the wrong person to be a fly on the wall.
- Episode 3: Setting the Barre (3) Apr 7, 2024 · 22m The competition is tough in the first round of auditions, and Heath struggles to focus when he is grouped with someone he can’t trust.
- Episode 4: Tapped Out (4) Apr 7, 2024 · 22m As A-Troupe auditions continue with the solo round, the dancers have to get their heads in the game - but not everyone is playing fair.
- Episode 5: Bad Attitude Apr 7, 2024 · 22m At the request of Ariana, Jett shows the newcomers around, while Izzy and Ebby help with the team’s first Internationals challenge.
- Episode 6: Break Down Apr 7, 2024 · 22m Heath helps Pete confront his feelings as A-Troupe prepares for the internationals livestream challenge.
- Episode 7: An Internationals Twist Apr 7, 2024 · 22m Ariana faces a difficult decision during the internationals livestream challenge. Meanwhile, Ethan and Ebby both want to go on exchange to France.
- Episode 8: Bridge the Gap Apr 7, 2024 · 22m Kenzie deals with an important personal decision and its consequences, while Ariana helps Jett with an apology.
- Episode 9: Off Balance Apr 7, 2024 · 22m In the absence of a dance captain, Nick is in charge. He assigns a trio to Olive. which forces her to confront the drama within her former friend group.
- Episode 10: Beat the System Apr 7, 2024 · 22m Eldon runs a chaotic group rehearsal, and Izzy learns an important leadership lesson. Meanwhile, Pete and Heath do everything in their power to look like dance captain material.
- Episode 11: Swing Vote Apr 7, 2024 · 22m Ariana comes to a realization as she fights her way through the Dance Captain Battle Royale, and the international twists are far from over.
- Episode 12: Takes Two To Tango Apr 26, 2024 · 21m With internationals fast approaching, the new dance captain faces a huge decision.
- Episode 13: Pointe of No Return Apr 26, 2024 · 21m Grace tries to decide the alternates on Ariana’s behalf as Pete makes a shock discovery.
- Episode 14: How'd It Turnout? May 3, 2024 · 21m Everything is on the line as A-Troupe have to re-qualify for internationals.
- Episode 15: Waltz Back In May 3, 2024 · 21m Anthony is put in a tough position when Ariana asks to be let back on the team.
- Episode 16: Just Duet May 10, 2024 · 21m Eldon chooses the Internationals duet as Kenzie considers a big opportunity.
- Episode 17: That's a Stretch May 10, 2024 · 21m Eldon fights Anthony over who should represent TNS in the Home Field Advantage competition, while Ebby deals with a dilemma.
- Episode 18: Split the Difference May 17, 2024 · 22m Kenzie and Team France's Camille have plans that might not be best for A-Troupe.
- Episode 19: Dance, Party! May 17, 2024 · 22m TNS hosts L'Equipe Etoile for a pre-Internationals welcome party - but drama ensues!
- Episode 20: Can-Can We Do This? (1) May 24, 2024 · 22m As Internationals begin with a surprise performance, Anthony struggles with the small group dance thanks to a classic Internationals twist.
- Episode 21: Sole Connection (2) May 24, 2024 · 22m A surprise guest changes everything for Ariana, while Adele and Anthony deal with sabotage before their duet.
- Episode 22: Take the Leap (3) May 24, 2024 · 22m In the final round of Internationals, A-Troupe face off against fearsome competitors, sticking together through their biggest challenge yet.