Season 2 of The Next Step premiered on March 7th, 2014 on Family Channel. This season was split up into two parts: Season 2.0 and Season 2.5, with the second part airing on September 12th, 2014. The season ended on January 2, 2015, but there is a special that aired on March 13, 2015.
Synopsis
Season 2 of The Next Step focuses on A-Troupe competing at the Absolute Dance Nationals. A boy named Hunter from Michelle's past in Wisconsin shows up, attempting to rekindle what he and her "had" back in Wisconsin. Hunter and Emily make plans to destroy Eldon and Michelle's relationship, in order to get back with their desired partners. The Next Step decides to host "The Challenge," an opportunity for dancers from other studios that didn't win Regionals to try out for a spot on a Nationals team.
Cast
Main
- Trevor Tordjman as James
- Brittany Raymond as Riley
- Lamar Johnson as West
- Jennifer Pappas as Chloe
- Zac Vran as Hunter
- Alexandra Beaton as Emily
- Isaac Lupien as Eldon
- Taveeta Szymanowicz-Bramble as Thalia
- Brennan Clost as Daniel
- Jordan Clark as Giselle
- Victoria Baldesarra as Michelle
- Logan Fabbro as Amanda
- Bree Wasylenko as Kate
- Natalie Krill as Phoebe
Recurring
- Samantha Grecchi as Stephanie
- Tamina Pollack-Paris as Tiffany
- Megan Mackenzie as Beth
- Allain Lupien as Lucien
- Myles Erlick as Noah
- Briar Nolet as Richelle
New
- Briar Nolet as Richelle
- Taveeta Szymanowicz-Bramble as Thalia
- Zac Vran as Hunter
- Natalie Krill as Phoebe
Episodes
Season 2.0
| No. in Series | Image | Title | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | "Don't Stop the Party" | March 7, 2014 | |
| The A-Troupe learns that the rules at Nationals are different and their team may change. | |||
| 32 | "My Boyfriend's Back" | March 7, 2014 | |
| A-Troupe meets their new choreographer Phoebe, and votes for open auditions for the Nationals team. | |||
| 33 | "Ready to Start" | March 7, 2014 | |
| The first round of auditions for the Nationals team take place. | |||
| 34 | "The Final Cut" | March 14, 2014 | |
| The Nationals team is chosen with devastating results for some A-Troupers. | |||
| 35 | "The Girl Is Mine" | March 14, 2014 | |
| Hunter challenges Eldon to a secret dance battle. | |||
| 36 | "Work It" | March 21, 2014 | |
| With new members in place, A-Troupe fund-raises to buy designer uniforms. | |||
| 37 | "It Takes Two" | March 28, 2014 | |
| Solos and duets competitors are chosen for Nationals, where each round is an elimination. | |||
| 38 | "What'll I Do" | April 4, 2014 | |
| Auditions for the small group dance are held amid personal betrayals and misunderstandings. James apologizes to Riley but she cannot bring herself to forgive him. | |||
| 39 | thumb|220x220px|centre | "Never Enough" | April 11, 2014 |
| James and Riley struggle with their duet. Michelle confronts Eldon. | |||
| 40 | "I Hope I Get It" | April 18, 2014 | |
| Emily asks Hunter to help her with J-Troupe auditions to make Michelle jealous. | |||
| 41 | "Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better" | April 25, 2014 | |
| Michelle and Amanda promote the studio at their school while the others mentor J-Troupe. | |||
| 42 | "Time to Move On" | May 2, 2014 | |
| Riley struggles to move on from James while still working on their duet. | |||
| 43 | "The Truth Comes Out" | May 9, 2014 | |
| Amanda shows Michelle the video of the dance battle. | |||
| 44 | "Sing" | May 16, 2014 | |
| Michelle and Chloe hold a scholarship fundraiser for young dancers. | |||
| 45 | "You're the One That I Want" | May 23, 2014 | |
| James and Eldon do some male bonding while Hunter and Michelle go out on a date. | |||
| 46 | "Hazy Shade of Winter" | May 30, 2014 | |
| Amanda, Giselle, and Thalia practice their trio. | |||
| 47 | "Game On" | June 6, 2014 | |
| The pressure is on for Nationals when a key member leaves the troupe. | |||
Season 2.5
| No. in Series | Image | Title | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | "Make a Plan to Love Me" | September 12, 2014 | |
| To win Riley back, James suggests she create a list of tasks to complete to prove his dedication. | |||
| 49 | "Sacrifice" | September 19, 2014 | |
| Gabi is jealous of Becca and challenges her to a dance-off. Meanwhile, Hunter tries to become friends with the rest of the boys. | |||
| 50 | "Heartbreaker" | September 26, 2014 | |
| Eldon challenges Hunter to win back the Nationals solo. | |||
| 51 | "Hello Trouble" | October 3, 2014 | |
| Thalia, Giselle, and Amanda represent The Next Step at a trio competition. | |||
| 52 | "Lost" | October 10, 2014 | |
| James turns to the boys for help to solve a riddle for Riley, and the costumes for Nationals go missing. | |||
| 53 | "Better Than This" | October 17, 2014 | |
| James gets his driver's license for Riley's list. | |||
| 54 | "Under Pressure" | October 24, 2014 | |
| Emily tries to expose Amanda but gets caught in her own trap, while James and Riley attend CPR class. | |||
| 55 | "Just Dance" | November 7, 2014 | |
| The real Amanda is exposed. Meanwhile, James tries to persuade a dancer to return to the studio. | |||
| 56 | "Water It" | November 14, 2014 | |
| Officially back together, Riley and James search for the spark they used to have together. | |||
| 57 | "Run This Town" | November 21, 2014 | |
| Luther Brown assists the guys with some choreography. Meanwhile, Eldon receives dating tips from James. | |||
| 58 | "Re-Match" | November 28, 2014 | |
| The team encounters skilled competitors when they arrive at Nationals. A scavenger hunt is held, and those who complete it get to attend a party with Shawn Desman. | |||
| 59 | "Old Friends" | December 4, 2014 | |
| Eldon faces an old friend in his solo round at Nationals. | |||
| 60 | "I Don't Know" | December 12, 2014 | |
| A decision about choreography weighs on James as small groups and duets compete at Nationals. | |||
| 61 | "What You Waiting For?" | December 19, 2014 | |
| Michelle can't leave the mall due to shoplifting allegations, jeopardizing her chances at winning against Amanda in the female solo round. | |||
| 62 | "You Love Me" | December 26, 2014 | |
| The semi-finals at Nationals end in injury, endangering The Next Step's chances at being able to perform in the finals. | |||
| 63 | "What Dreamers Do (Part 1)" | March 13, 2015 | |
| The team awaits a verdict as to whether Emily can dance or whether the team has to forfeit. Awards are handed out for the top three dancers in each of the categories danced so far. An unexpected supporter of The Next Step offers to help. | |||
| 64 | "What Dreamers Do (Part 2)" | January 2, 2015 | |
| The team awaits a verdict as to whether Emily can dance or whether the team has to forfeit. | |||
