The Next Step (Canadian TV series)
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| The Next Step | |
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| Genre | Teen drama Docudrama |
| Created by | Frank Van Keeken |
| Starring | A Troupe:
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| Theme music composer | Grayson Matthews |
| Opening theme | Stand Up by Jessica Lee and Kit Knows |
| Ending theme | Stand Up by Jessica Lee and Kit Knows |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 129 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | |
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| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 22–43 minutes |
| Production companies | |
| Original release | |
| Network | Family Channel[1] |
| Release | March 8, 2013 – present |
The Next Step is a Canadian teen drama series created by Frank van Keeken, and produced by Temple Street Productions.
Shot in a dramatic mockumentary style, the series focuses on a group of dancers who attend The Next Step Dance Studio. They have won Regionals, Nationals, and Internationals.[2]
Family Channel premiered the series on March 8, 2013. The series premiere had the largest audience of any series on the channel since its launch in 1988, with 574,500 P2+ AMA viewers, and over one million P2+ viewers.[3]
The series is filmed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[4]
Summary
The Next Step follows the lives of the dancers in A-Troupe at The Next Step dance studio, the highest ranked team in the world since their win at Internationals in the finale of Season 3.
Production
Development
In February 24, 2012, Family Channel announced that it had ordered 26 half-hour episodes (including S1 and S1.5),[5] and a four episode season finale.[6] Special content was also going to be available, including The Next Step Interactive. Filming began July 12, 2012 in Toronto, Ontario.[7]
On April 9, 2013, Family Channel announced that it had green lighted a second season of the show.[3] Kevin Wright, the Senior Vice President of Programming of Astral commented: "Family is an industry leader when it comes to making innovative programming that resonates with the tween audience. The Next Step is something different for Family and we recognize that we took a bit of a risk with the show. But we're delighted that our viewers have embraced the show in a big way. The record-breaking viewership and incredible reaction demonstrate that the show's appealing characters and relatable storylines really connect with our audience. We are thrilled to order a second season of this creative and highly entertaining series."
David Fortier and Ivan Schneeberg, the co-presidents of Temple Street Productions, also commented, saying:"The Next Step offers something viewers have been asking for in a tween series — drama and dance with compelling characters and storylines. We are pleased to be able to produce more episodes of this unique series for Family Channel."[3]
On June 17, 2013, Temple Street Productions announced that it had come up with a partnership with Segal Licensing. John Young, the Managing Director of Temple Street Productions said, "The Next Step has proven to be a ratings hit in Canada and is soon to air in many territories internationally. We are delighted to be working with Segal, who are leaders in the licensing world, to expand The Next Step brand and allow us to bring a variety of new opportunities for fans to get more of this hit show."[8] The second season of The Next Step started filming on July 24, 2013.[9]
On April 8, 2014, Frank van Keeken, confirmed that the show had been renewed for a third season.[10] On April 16, 2015, it was announced that The Next Step will be returning for a fourth season.[citation needed]
Cast
Main
- Brittany Raymond as Riley
- Trevor Tordjman as James
- Victoria Baldesarra as Michelle
- Isaac Lupien as Eldon
- Lamar Johnson as West
- Logan Fabbro as Amanda
- Myles Erlick as Noah
- Alexandra Chaves as Piper
- Giuseppe Bausilio as Alfie
- Briar Nolet as Richelle
- Akiel Julien as LaTroy
- Shelby Bain as Amy
- Erika Prevost as Sloane
- Isaiah Peck as Henry
- Allie Goodbun as Cassie
- Skylar Healey as Skylar
Recurring
- Alex Zaichkowski as John
- Alexandra Beaton as Emily (Main Season 1 and 2)
- Bree Wasylenko as Kate
- Brennan Clost as Daniel (Main Season 1)
- Cierra Healey as Cierra (Main Season 3)
- Craig Brown as The Masked Man
- Darian Mark as Ben
- Devon Brown as Max (Main Season 3)
- Jaclyn Riley as Becca
- Jhaliel Swaby as Jake
- Jordan Clark as Giselle (Main Season 1, 2 and 3)
- Levi Randall as Theo
- Natalie Krill as Phoebe
- Nicholas Maiorano as Nick
- Rachel Riley as Gabi
- Samantha Grecchi as Stephanie (Main Season 1 and 3)
- Shane Harte as Luke
- Tamina Pollack-Paris as Tiffany (Main Season 1)
- Taveeta Szymanowicz as Thalia (Main Season 2 and 3)
Episodes
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired (Canada) | |||
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| First aired | Last aired | Network | |||
| 1 | 30 | 14 | March 8, 2013 | June 7, 2013 | Family Channel |
| 16 | September 20, 2013 | January 3, 2014 | |||
| 2 | 34 | 17 | March 7, 2014 | June 6, 2014 | |
| 17 | September 12, 2014 | January 2, 2015 | |||
| 3 | 30 | 15 | March 16, 2015 | April 2, 2015 | |
| 15 | September 11, 2015 | December 11, 2015 | |||
| 4 | 40 | 20 | February 15, 2016 | June 24, 2016 | |
| 20 | October 14, 2016 | May 12, 2017 | |||
| 5 | 20 | 10 | May 26, 2017 | August 11, 2017 | |
| 10 | October 13, 2017 | December 13, 2017 | |||
| 6 | 26 | 13 | September 29, 2018 | October 28, 2018 | |
| 13 | March 2, 2019 | April 7, 2019 | |||
| Special | 2 | December 21, 2019 | YouTube | ||
| 7 | 24 | 11 | April 10, 2020 | June 19, 2020 | CBC Gem |
| 13 | June 26, 2020 | September 18, 2020 | |||
| 8 | 27 | 13 | September 26, 2022 | October 13, 2022 | YTV |
| 14 | November 7, 2022 | November 24, 2022 | |||
| 9 | 22[11] | 11 | April 8, 2024 | April 19, 2024 | |
| 11 | April 26, 2024 | May 24, 2024[11] | |||
The Next Step Interactive
| The Next Step | |
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| Genre | Talk show |
| Based on | The Next Step |
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| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 50 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 18–20 min |
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The Next Step Interactive is the website component to The Next Step. The website has an "About the Show", "Dance Mashup" and "Aftershow" section.
Aftershow
Season 1
The aftershow starts when the episode is finished.[12] It is approximately 1–3 minutes long as only a part of the aftershow is premiered after each episode. It is hosted by five members: Asha Bromfield, Lovell Adams-Gray, Luke Watters, Kelly McNamee, and Samantha "Sam" Munro.[13] The aftershow talks about The Next Step and breaks down some parts to help the viewer understand it better. It may also give the viewer different perspectives on the characters.[12] The whole aftershow can be viewed on the Family Channel's website.[14]
Seasons 2 and 3
In Seasons 2 and 3, the aftershow was overhauled. The new aftershow was about characters (e.g. Becoming Michelle) and in Season 3, Cast Cams were created. It was more of a behind-the-scenes aftershow rather than, as with Season 1, being about what happened in the show.
About the Show
The About the Show section has information about the characters of the show, a schedule of shows, a gallery of shots and videos from the show and a store, with The Next Step related clothing. It also includes The Next Step soundtrack.[15][16]
Broadcast
On January 8, 2014, BBC Worldwide licensed the series to several international broadcasters, including ABC3 in Australia, Hulu in the United States, and CBBC in the United Kingdom.[17] To date, CBBC aired the first series from April 7, 2014, the second series from April 6, 2015, and the third series from August 24, 2015. The first half of the fourth series began on September 5, 2016[18] and the second half began on April 11, 2017.
In Canada, the show also airs on Vrak, in French, and AMI TV, in described video.
Hit The Floor Tour
| Shopping Mall tour by The Next Step | |
 A promotional poster for the Conestoga Mall tour date. | |
| Start date | October 19, 2013 |
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| End date | October 27, 2013 |
| No. of shows | 9 |
On September 27, 2013, Paul Cormack of Family Channel announced that The Next Step cast would go on a tour. Cormack announced:
"We are always looking for new and exciting ways to connect with our audience on a national level. The Next Step Hit The Floor Tour reaches viewers in their own communities, providing a one-of-a-kind, interactive experience that demonstrates Family Channel's commitment to creating unique opportunities for its fans."
Not all of the cast members were the hosts of the tours. Only Victoria Baldesarra, Lamar Johnson, Isaac Lupien, Jennifer Pappas, Brittany Raymond and Trevor Tordjman were part of the tour.
Each event consisted of the cast performing in groups, a Q&A period where the audience asks questions, and a session to get freebies for attending the event. The first 200 people to attend the events were given a wristband, which would get them an autograph signed by the hosts.
The Next Step Hit The Floor Tour dates:[19]
| Date | City | County | Venue |
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| October 19, 2013 | Oshawa | Canada | Oshawa Centre |
| Toronto | Scarborough Town Centre | ||
| October 20, 2013 | Richmond Hill | Hillcrest Mall | |
| October 21, 2013 | Waterloo | Conestoga Mall | |
| October 22, 2013 | Halifax | Mic Mac Mall | |
| October 24, 2013 | Winnipeg | Kildonan Place | |
| October 25, 2013 | Edmonton | Kingsway Mall | |
| October 26, 2013 | Calgary | The Core | |
| October 27, 2013 | Vancouver | Metropolis at Metrotown |
Due to the attendance number in the past six malls, Family Channel announced that they had moved the event in the Kingsway Mall from inside to the parking lot.[20]
Wild Rhythm Tour
The cast of The Next Step went on a third tour during 2016. The tour will visit Canada, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, England and Ireland. It will be the first international tour by the cast.
Not all the cast are going on the tour. Only Victoria Baldesarra (Michelle), Trevor Tordjman (James), Jordan Clark (Giselle), Taveeta Szymanowicz (Thalia), Isaac Lupien (Eldon), Myles Erlick (Noah) and Briar Nolet (Richelle). Newcomer Isaiah Peck, who will star as Henry in season 4, will also attend the tour. Taveeta Szymanowicz (Thalia) was only on the canadian tour, Brittany Raymond (Riley) was on the european shows and she could not come to the shows in Australia and New Zealand because of a family problem.
Tour dates
Step 1
Step 2
| Date | City | Country | Venue |
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| Oceania | |||
| September 16, 2016 | Sydney | Australia | Big Top Luna Park |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 2013 | Shaw Rocket Prize | Children (ages 6-to-12) | The Next Step | Won | [21] |
| Digi Awards | Best in Cross-Platform Kids | The Next Step Interactive | [22] | ||
| 2014 | KidScreen Awards | Best Companion Website | Nominated | [23][24] | |
| Canadian Screen Awards | Best Children’s or Youth Fiction Program or Series | The Next Step | [25][26] | ||
| Best Direction in a Children’s or Youth Program or Series | Episode – "Sabotage" |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Temple Street Productions and Family Channel announce start of principal photography on season two of hit tween drama The Next Step". CNW. July 24, 2013. Retrieved December 4, 2013.
- ^ Bertrand, Ginger (July 12, 2012). "Principal photography starts on THE NEXT STEP a new tween drama from Temple Street Productions for Family Channel". Astral. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
- ^ a b c "Family Channel Greenlights a Second Season of Breakout Dance Series The Next Step". Astral Media. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
- ^ Plummer, Sean (March 8, 2013). "The Next Step explores dance studio drama". MSN Entertainment. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
- ^ Dickson, Jeremy (February 24, 2012). "Family Channel greenlights new Temple Street series". Kidscreen. Retrieved January 15, 2014.
- ^ "The stage is set: The Next Step four-part regionals television event begins December 13 on Family". CNW. December 9, 2013. Retrieved January 24, 2014.
- ^ Ng-See-Quan, Danielle (July 13, 2012). "Production underway on Temple Street's The Next Step". Kidscreen. Retrieved January 15, 2014.
- ^ "Temple Street Productions Announces Licensing Partnership With Segal Licensing For Hit Tween Series "The Next Step"". Temple Street Productions. June 17, 2013. Retrieved January 24, 2014.
- ^ "Temple Street Productions and Family Channel announce start of principal photography on season two of hit tween drama The Next Step". Newswire.ca. July 24, 2013. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
TORONTO, July 24, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ – Temple Street Productions Inc. (Temple Street) and Family Channel announced today that principal photography has begun on the second season of break out reality-style series, The Next Step.
- ^ "Family Channel orders a third season of homegrown hit The Next Step". Newswire.ca. May 5, 2014. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
- ^ a b "CBBC - Schedules, Friday 24 May 2024".
- ^ a b "THE NEXT STEP". CanadaOnScreen.ca. Retrieved December 10, 2013.
- ^ Carpo-Garcia, Kathleen (February 8, 2013). "THE NEXT STEP Coming to Family Channel". TheMagazine.ca. Retrieved December 10, 2013.
- ^ "The Next Step: The Aftershow". Temple Street Productions. Retrieved November 30, 2013.
- ^ "The Next Step Interactive – Secret Location". Retrieved April 4, 2015.
- ^ "Not Available – Family.ca". Retrieved April 4, 2015.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (January 8, 2014). "Hulu, CBBC Acquire Canadian Scripted Reality Show 'The Next Step'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/programmes/schedules/2016/09/05
- ^ "Family Channel dances across Canada when The Next Step Hit The Floor Tour begins October 19 – Cast members from The Next Step to visit nine shopping malls across Canada". Newswire.ca. September 30, 2013. Retrieved January 26, 2014.
- ^ "FAMILY CHANNEL'S THE NEXT STEP HIT THE FLOOR TOUR STOP IN EDMONTON: MOVED OUTDOORS TO ACCOMMODATE FANS: FREE MALL TOUR EVENT AT KINGSWAY MALL ON OCTOBER 25 RELOCATED TO PARKING LOT" (PDF). Family Channel. October 23, 2013. Retrieved January 26, 2014.
- ^ LaRocque, Jacqueline (November 20, 2013). "Daniel Tiger's Neighbourhood, The Next Step and The Phantoms Win the Prestigious 2013 Shaw Rocket Prize". CNW. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
- ^ "Best in Cross-Platform Kids". nextMedia. p. 2. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
- ^ Getzler, Wendy Goldman (November 20, 2013). "And this year's Kidscreen Awards nominees are..." KidScreen. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
- ^ Getzler, Wendy Goldman (February 11, 2014). "And the 2014 Kidscreen Awards winners are..." KidScreen. Retrieved February 13, 2014.
- ^ "2014 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS Television Nominations". Canadian Screen Awards. pp. 4, 18. Retrieved January 13, 2014.
- ^ "2014 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS Full Winners List". Canadian Screen Awards. pp. 5, 9. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
External links
- The Next Step at IMDb
- Brodie, Anne (March 3, 2013), "Alexandra Beaton interview, in 'The Next Step' on Family Channel, Canada", m&c, retrieved March 9, 2013
- The Next Step on Hulu
- Family Channel shows
- 2010s Canadian television series
- 2013 Canadian television series debuts
- Canadian comedy-drama television series
- Canadian children's television series
- English-language television programming
- Teen dramas
- Television series produced in Toronto
- Television series by Temple Street Productions
- Television series by DHX Media
- Dance television shows