The Next Step is a Canadian teen drama series created by Frank Van Keeken, that originally premiered on Family Channel on March 8, 2013.

The Next Step has spawned digital content, live touring shows featuring its cast members, and a spinoff series titled Lost & Found Music Studios.

On February 24, 2012, Family Channel announced that it had ordered 26 half-hour episodes (including S1 and S1.5),[4] and a four-episode season finale.

[19] In June 2024, The Cinemaholic reported that Family Channel had renewed The Next Step for its tenth season; despite the last two series’ not airing on the station.

[24][25] In August 2017, the U.S. rights to the series were sold to Universal Kids, with the network also becoming a production partner for the sixth season.

[45] It was approximately 1–3 minutes long, and was hosted by five members: Asha Bromfield, Lovell Adams-Gray, Luke Watters, Kelly McNamee, and Samantha "Sam" Munro.

[48][49] In September 2013, Paul Cormack of Family Channel announced that The Next Step cast would go on a tour of Canada: "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.

"The cast members that hosted the Hit the Floor Tour were Victoria Baldesarra, Lamar Johnson, Isaac Lupien, Jennifer Pappas, Brittany Raymond, and Trevor Tordjman.

Castmembers on this tour were Victoria Baldesarra, Brittany Raymond, Trevor Tordjman, Jordan Clark, Lamar Johnson, Isaac Lupien, Jennifer Pappas, Logan Fabbro, Samantha Grecchi and Myles Erlick.

[56] The European and Australian legs of this tour are depicted in the documentary film The Next Step Live on Stage: Show the World.

The main cast included Victoria Baldesarra (Michelle), Jordan Clark (Giselle), Brittany Raymond (Riley), Myles Erlick (Noah), Briar Nolet (Richelle), Isaiah Peck (Henry) and Shelby Bain (Amy).

For the Australian & New Zealand Leg, the show also included cast members Trevor Tordjman (James), Lamar Johnson (West) and Issac Lupien (Eldon).

[citation needed] Nine of the season 6 cast toured Australia,[58] Scotland, England,[59] and Ireland,[60][61] in September, October, and November 2019.

[63] Alexandra Chaves missed the first few UK shows due to health issues, but rejoined in Manchester initially doing fewer dances before recovering completely towards the end of the tour.