“Welcome To The Jungle” is the 4th episode of Season 5 of The Next Step and the 138th episode overall. It aired on the 18th February 2019.
Synopsis[]
”Emily has hired a guest choreographer, Leon Blackwood, to teach a hip-hop class for TNS East, but when TNS West shows up too, Giselle and Emily go head-to-head."
Plot[]
Amy sits on a bench as she oversees Henry and Ozzy's dancing in Studio A. As they dance, Michelle, Richelle and Lola enter the studio and take the cubes. They then return, tell Amy to get off the bench, and take that too. Amy, Ozzy, and Henry are left confused and without an explanation — other than a vague "A-Troupe business" from Richelle, as she and Lola leave with the bench. Henry vows to get to the bottom of the situation.
Intro - Piper And Amy, Henry And Noah, LaTroy And Jacquie, Michelle And Kingston, Ozzy And Lola, Josh And Skylar, Richelle and Zara. Endpose is Josh, Lola, LaTroy, Piper, Noah, Jacquie, Michelle, Skylar, Henry, Amy, Richelle, Ozzy, Zara And Kingston.
Henry and Noah are hanging out in Neutral Grounds and perfecting a new handshake. Noah confesses that he and Henry are best friends and that, being on separate troupes, he hopes it stays that way. Henry confesses that he is buttering up Noah to get information from him about what is happening in Studio 1. Without much persuasion, Noah easily admits that Leon Blackwood is coming in to teach a master class for he and the other members of TNS East, including Jacquie. Speaking of Jacquie, Noah tries to ask Henry if it's okay to go to the movies with her, but Henry refuses. Noah tells Henry to bring his friends to Leon's class. Noah admits that he isn't sure if he is allowed to invite Henry, but that he just wanted to get off of the topic of Jacquie.
Josh is tying his shoes in the locker room as Piper talks about how excited she is for the masterclass, with Zara in the background. Josh tells Piper a story about Leon being so impressed by a girl in one of his classes that he put her in a music video. Zara confesses that she is worried about the class, as she is not the strongest hip-hop dancer.
In Studio A, Giselle asks to see Amy and Ozzy's attitudes. As this happens, Henry runs in and announces that Leon Blackwood is teaching a masterclass. Giselle confesses that Leon Blackwood actually started The Underground Dance Centre in Toronto. Giselle allows the dancers to attend the class, not thinking it will be a problem despite not being invited. Henry, Ozzy, Amy, and Giselle excitedly exit the studio, chanting Leon's name. Meanwhile, Emily asserts to the dancers that they will be polite, prepared, and professional. As Emily orders the dancers not to embarrass her, Giselle, Ozzy, Amy, and Henry enter the studio, still chanting Leon's name. Emily quickly pulls Giselle aside and asks Giselle why she is there. Giselle tells her that her dancers are there for the masterclass, which Emily reminds her they weren't invited to. Michelle is confused as to why this is a problem because TNS West is part of the next step, while Emily deems Giselle’s behaviour to be classic. Henry and Noah greet each other happily, with Noah hoping that Emily doesn't find out he spilled the beans about the class. As Giselle and Emily continue to argue, Amy tells Piper that she must be excited, but Piper tells Amy that she is speaking to Josh at the moment, hurting Amy. Giselle and Emily are still arguing, until Leon walks into the room. Emily realizes that there is nothing she can do.
Emily tells Giselle that she and her dancers can stay so long as they merely audit, which Giselle begrudgingly agrees to. Leon begins the class and chooses to work with Jacquie (who previously took a class with him and gave Emily the idea to bring him in), Noah, Josh, Lola... and Amy. Amy explains that she is merely there to audit, but Leon rejects the notion. Piper is immediately angry that Amy was picked over her. Leon teaches the dancers a few steps of choreography and is impressed by Amy after she gets comfortable. Leon admits that the dance is supposed to feature a little romance and pulls out Jacquie and Noah, bothering Henry. Leon calls a break, during which Piper storms out. Jacquie meets Noah in the locker room, during which they agree that they have chemistry. Noah lies to Jacquie that she danced so hard she danced one of her eyelashes off and pretends to brush it off, really just caressing Jacquie's face. Henry enters the room just then, and Jacquie and Noah quickly separate. Jacquie exits the room and Henry only asks Noah where the washroom is; Noah hopes Henry didn't see anything, but knows he has to back off Jacquie because he doesn't want to ruin his friendship with Henry.
Lola, Josh, Jacquie, Noah, and Amy begin their routine with Noah and Jacquie at the center. Henry realizes that there is definitely more happening between Jacquie and Noah than just dance. Watching how fun the dance is, Zara regrets shying away from Leon. Piper also wishes she was up dancing. When the dance ends, Leon thanks Giselle and Emily for having him, calling them co-studio heads in the process, obviously upsetting Emily. Ozzy commends Amy on the choreography, while Josh apologizes to Piper for Amy taking her spot. As Amy tries to approach her, Piper exits with Josh.
Amy storms into Studio A Upset, Amy says (Talking Heads Caption says Acro Dancer) I upset after what happened. I think me and piper will not be friends ever again.” Giselle enters and says (Talking Heads Caption says TNS West Studio Head) “I didn’t mean to get Amy picked.” Giselle says “you, okay?” Amy says “no. I not.” Giselle leaves. Amy Starts Dancing And says “I have decided to leave TNS West. But Not yet, I need to find a way back onto A-Troupe.” Meanwhile, Emily tells her dancers that TNS West is starting to take advantage of them and announces that it is thereby forbidden to discuss A-Troupe business with anybody who is not currently dancing in Studio 1.
Noah is worried about his relationship with Henry with the new rule in place. While sitting in Neutral Grounds, he is joined by Henry. Henry pries about Noah's relationship with Jacquie and is hurt upon his subsequent lies. Henry tells Noah that friends do not lie to each other so, from that point on, they are no longer friends.
Trivia[]
- Amy May leave TNS West.
- Henry And Noah are no longer friends.
Cast[]
Main []
- Alexandra Beaton As Emily
- Jordan Clark As Giselle
- Alexandra Chaves as Piper
- Briar Nolet As Richelle
- Myles Erlick As Noah
- Dawson Handy As Josh
- Jessica Lord As Lola
- Victoria Baldesarra As Michelle
- Dylan Ratzlaff As Jacquie
- Shelby Bain As Amy
- Isaiah Peck As Henry
- Julian Lombardi As Ozzy
- Milaina RobinsonAs Zara
Recurring[]
- Isaac Lupien As Tyler
- Lamar Johnson As Jordan