The Next Step

The Next Step is a Canadian teen drama television series created by Frank Van Keeken. The series was shot in a mockumentary style influenced by reality television. It follows the members of a troupe from the titular dance studio, as they train for and compete in various championships, and deal with rivalries with other dance schools and drama among the team itself. The series ran for seven seasons consisting of 206 episodes, airing from March 8, 2013 to April 7, 2019 on Family Channel, and from April 10, 2020 to September 18, 2020 on CBC Gem. It has also launched digital content, as well as live touring shows featuring its cast members, and a spinoff series.