The Next Step — Season 9
22 episodesFirst aired 7 April 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.
E1Count Me In (1)
Apr 202422m
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.
E2Tutu Can Play That Game (2)
Apr 202422m
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.
E3Setting the Barre (3)
Apr 202422m
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.
E4Tapped Out (4)
Apr 202422m
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.
E5Bad Attitude
Apr 202422m
At the request of Ariana, Jett shows the newcomers around, while Izzy and Ebby help with the team’s first Internationals challenge.
E6Break Down
Apr 202422m
Heath helps Pete confront his feelings as A-Troupe prepares for the internationals livestream challenge.
E7An Internationals Twist
Apr 202422m
Ariana faces a difficult decision during the internationals livestream challenge. Meanwhile, Ethan and Ebby both want to go on exchange to France.
E8Bridge the Gap
Apr 202422m
Kenzie deals with an important personal decision and its consequences, while Ariana helps Jett with an apology.
E9Off Balance
Apr 202422m
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.
E10Beat the System
Apr 202422m
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.
E11Swing Vote
Apr 202422m
Ariana comes to a realization as she fights her way through the Dance Captain Battle Royale, and the international twists are far from over.
E12Takes Two To Tango
Apr 202421m
With internationals fast approaching, the new dance captain faces a huge decision.
E13Pointe of No Return
Apr 202421m
Grace tries to decide the alternates on Ariana’s behalf as Pete makes a shock discovery.
E14How'd It Turnout?
May 202421m
Everything is on the line as A-Troupe have to re-qualify for internationals.
E15Waltz Back In
May 202421m
Anthony is put in a tough position when Ariana asks to be let back on the team.
E16Just Duet
May 202421m
Eldon chooses the Internationals duet as Kenzie considers a big opportunity.
E17That's a Stretch
May 202421m
Eldon fights Anthony over who should represent TNS in the Home Field Advantage competition, while Ebby deals with a dilemma.
E18Split the Difference
May 202422m
Kenzie and Team France's Camille have plans that might not be best for A-Troupe.
E19Dance, Party!
May 202422m
TNS hosts L'Equipe Etoile for a pre-Internationals welcome party - but drama ensues!
E20Can-Can We Do This? (1)
May 202422m
As Internationals begin with a surprise performance, Anthony struggles with the small group dance thanks to a classic Internationals twist.
E21Sole Connection (2)
May 202422m
A surprise guest changes everything for Ariana, while Adele and Anthony deal with sabotage before their duet.
E22Take the Leap (3)
May 202422m
In the final round of Internationals, A-Troupe face off against fearsome competitors, sticking together through their biggest challenge yet.
