The tension and excitement at Absolute Dance Regionals continues!
Last week’s episode of THE NEXT STEP started off with the dancers hitting the stage to perform in the first round of the competition. They scored 86 points, beating The Annex Dance Academy by two points, and moving them forward to the next round.
One thing’s clear – the competition is tough this year. Elite scored a whopping 91 points in their first round. Along with Seeds, they are definitely the team to beat. The pressure is on! Does The Next Step have what it takes to crush them?
In the second round, The Next Step scores 87 points, putting them through again. Phew! Then, it’s time for our favourite A Troupe to go head-to-head with Dance Inc. for a spot in the semi-finals.
Backstage, Eldon tells Michelle that she looks good. Emily overhears and is confused why her boyfriend is complimenting Michelle. Uh-oh… looks like there’s some serious drama bubbling.
But right now, it’s time to focus on the semi-finals. The dancers need to score 85 point or more to beat Dance Inc. They can’t mess up!
As they start off the routine, Kate and Chris are going nuts – this is the best they have ever seen them perform. But all of a sudden, Riley’s glove gets caught in her feather. At that moment, Riley is stressed. Something like that can make the difference between winning and losing.
The judges have arrived at a decision… In the third round, The Next Step only scores 84 points. They are eliminated.
The mood has completely changed and we seriously feel for the dancers, especially Riley, who is putting the blame on herself. The dancers re-assure her that it’s not her fault.
But all is not lost! James reminds them all of the wild card spot! A Troupe still has a shot!
Art and Soul goes head-to-head with Elite to see which team will make it to the semi-finals. From the choreography to their technique, Elite is exceptional and they make it through to the semi-finals. No surprises there!
Seeds also makes it in! They’ll be joining Elite and Dance Inc… but there is still one wild card spot left.
It’s up to the judges to choose the team that most deserves that spot. Will it be The Next Step, Dance Inc. or Confidance? We’re on the edge of our seats!
Michelle and Eldon hold hands as the judges deliberate.
And suddenly, it’s announced that The Next Step will be moving on to the semi-finals! We could not be happier. The dancers totally deserve this.
But the competition isn’t over just yet. Watch the next round of the competition by tuning into THE NEXT STEP on Family Channel, Fridays at 7pm ET!