After the fun they had last week, The Next Step dancers turn their focus toward regionals, knowing the upcoming challenge will demand more precision, bigger heart, and tighter teamwork. The studio hums with a mix of nerves and excitement as everyone leans into the work. Michelle spends long hours alone, sorting through the emotions she’s carrying for Eldon. When Eldon finally steps into the room to talk, he wants to know where her head is at. Michelle worries that if Eldon ends things with Emily, it could fracture the group. Eldon makes it clear that if she wants it to end, it ends. Just as she begins to explain, the rest of the dancers walk in, interrupting, and Michelle is stunned to see that Eldon isn’t fighting for her. The moment stings—she questions what they shared and whether it can survive the strain.
Kate arrives with the boxes of costumes for regionals. They peel back the packaging and discover pirate hats trimmed with fur, a far cry from what they ordered. The discovery sets off a ripple of concern. With regionals only days away, the dancers worry they might not have the outfits they need to tell their story on stage, putting the performance at real risk. The clock ticks loudly as they weigh every possible workaround, praying for a wardrobe miracle that could save the show they’ve worked so hard to perfect.
Rehearsal is about to begin when Stephanie gets a call. Emily, Stephanie’s best friend, answers and passes the phone. Stephanie is upset—she doesn’t want the world to know that her guest appearance on a television program falls in the same week as regionals. She must decide between a big break and supporting her friends, and the group is left reeling by the news. The tough choice lands on Stephanie: chase the spotlight or stay for the regional chance with the team, a choice that could ripple through every practice and every performance.
Kate sits in her office, tracing the path of the missing costumes. The discovery shows the boxes were sent to Arkansas before being rerouted toward The Next Step, but no one can say when they’ll arrive. Costumes are a crucial part of the show, and Michelle feels the weight of the pressure as she worries the routine could stall. Emily suggests a scavenger hunt through the costume cupboard, where thousands of options await their creativity and timing becomes everything as regional deadlines loom.
In the cupboard, the dancers sift through a mishmash of outfits—grapes, cows, princess gowns, and fashion that runs wild. They try on countless combinations, sharing laughs and quick judgments, but nothing seems right for the regionals routine. As the clock ticks down, the search grows tenser and the team wonders if there is a workable solution hiding among the racks. It’s a scramble that tests patience, creativity, and their ability to stay cohesive under pressure.
Back at the studio, Giselle arrives with bags from her uncle’s vintage shop. A few pieces look promising, but once the dancers try them on, it’s clear these outfits are too big and out of step with the planned choreography. This was their last option, so they can only hope that the delayed costumes will arrive on time and fit their moves just as the moment demands. The group clings to a spark of optimism, knowing the show must go on even if the wardrobe line doesn’t cooperate right away.
Later, Eldon is dancing when Michelle decides to confront him in the moment. She is ready to lay out her feelings and hopes he still feels the same. But Eldon has already moved on, and the conversation leaves Michelle doubting everything she believed about their bond. The heartbreak lands heavy as the studio lights stay bright and the rehearsal continues around them, the music still pushing forward while questions linger.
Stephanie has made up her mind—she is coming to regionals. The change lifts the mood and fills the room with relief as the team realizes they will have one more ally on the floor. The group celebrates the decision, their focus sharpening as they ready for the next steps toward competition and the chance to prove themselves on a big stage together.
Then trouble returns: the costumes were accidentally sent to Florida. Kate keeps this to herself for now, hoping the dancers can stay focused on the routine while the logistics sort themselves out. The team clings to the belief that the outfits will arrive in time and that their performance will still shine on the regional stage, no matter what detours appear in their path.
Fingers crossed, the costumes will make it in time for regionals. Viewers can catch The Next Step on Family Channel, Fridays at 7 p.m. ET, to see how the story unfolds on the dance floor.