Members of the cast include:
Victoria Baldesarra as Michelle (Lead) The new girl that is just trying to find a way to fit in. She becomes dance captain in the season 1 finale after she stands up to Emily and when she shows Kate her dance. She may or may not have a crush on Eldon, who is completely oblivious, even though she has shown him exceptional kindness multiple times after he gets turned down by Emily.
Alexandra Beaton as Emily (Lead) Head of the E-girls and is the former dance captain of the A-troupe who often insults Michelle and is always rejecting Eldon until he impresses her with his dancing. She treats the dancers with very little respect and in the season 1 finale comes so far as to scream insults at the top of her lungs to the whole A-Troupe. She gets overthrown as dance captain by 8/10ths of A-Troupe in the season 1 finale.
Brittany Raymond as Riley (Lead) A contemporary dancer and Emily's younger sister. In the beginning she was a member of the E-girls but gets kicked out when she stands up to Emily. She has mixed feelings for james, which she realises more and more while planning to overthrow Emily as dance captain with him.
Trevor Tordjman as James (Season 1-Lead, Season 2-Recurring) An easy-going, "cool" break dancer who has trouble with math. He later becomes closer with Riley as he plots to overthrow Emily as dance captain with her. He has apparently dated many girls. He becomes the understudy for Daniel in Can You Keep a Secret? for finishing 2nd in the studio competition to perform a solo at regionals, but fails a math exam in the season finale and learns he can't continue at the studio. He becomes a recurring character in season 2.
Isaac Lupien as Eldon (Lead) A contemporary dancer who is obsessed with Emily. In the season 1 finale he realises he needs to move on from her after she humiliates him one too many times.
Brennan Clost as Daniel (Main) A ballet and contemporary dancer who can't stand drama. Although he has good technique, he has the hardest time when it comes to stage presence when it comes to dancing. He injures his ankle in Can You Keep a Secret? after he wins the right to perform a solo at regionals.
Samantha Grecchi as Stephanie (Main) A jazz dancer and Emily's best friend. Her parents aren't very supportive of her dancing career and she relies on Emily for encouragement. She wants to be famous and because of her rich parents absence, relies mostly on Kate for that kind of advice, and sees her sort of as a "mother figure". She is the main saboteur of season 1, committing almost all the sneaky acts to defend Emily as dance captain. She is the only member of A-Troupe who sticks by Emily when they are forced to choose in the season 1 finale.
Lamar Johnson as West (Main) A calm, easy-going, hip-hop dancer. He hates drama, and while he doesn't always share his opinion, when he does most people are often confused by it. He rarely makes sense, but uses this to his advantage in multiple instances to get out of sticky situations.
Jennifer Pappas as Chloe (Main) A ballet dancer whose parents can't afford her dancing at the studio. She has to work a part-time job while being a member of A-troupe as well as an E-girl. As season 1 progresses, she becomes less and less of an E-girl until things eventually boil over and she secretly joins Michelle's group until Stephanie catches the group rehearsing and sees Chloe with them. In the season 1 finale she sides with Michelle, and seems to show no remorse for it.
Tamina Pollack-Paris as Tiffany (Main) An upbeat hip hop dancer and member of E-girls. She has been shown to be a great actress. In the season 1 finale, when everyone is forced to choose who they want as dance captain, she sides with Michelle to cover herself, shocking Emily and Stephanie, and possibly costing her her spot as an E-girl, while at the same time gaining her respect with the rest of A-troupe.
Jordan Clark as Giselle (Season 1-Recurring, Season 2-Main) A sweet dancer who is good at all types of dance, but acro is her best. She was formerly an A-troupe member and E-girl, but gets kicked out of the E-girls when she is demoted to B-troupe. She's waiting right at the door to come in A-troupe. A friend of Emily's, she also shows a liking to Michelle. Her and Daniel grew up together and partly why she was so devastated about not getting into A-troupe was because she felt like she let him down. Daniel has not said anything about their friendship though.
Zac Vran As Hunter (Season 2 – Present) (Main) Zac Vran, becomes a main cast member in the A-troupe, hes someone from Michelles past (First saw with emily dancing)
Taveeta Szymanowicz as Thalia, Becomes a main member in the A-troupe,
Bree Wasylenko as Kate (Recurring Role) The owner of the Next Step studio. The sort of "mother figure" to the dancers, especially Stephanie, acting as the strict but enthusiastic female advisor.
Shamier Anderson as Chris (Recurring Role) The head choreographer at the Next Step studio, known for his "dolphin tail" tactic for making the A-troupe pay attention. The sort of "father figure" to the dancers, especially James, acting as a compassionate, helpful, and rarely serious male advisor
Inside Out
The Next Step Cast Lyrics
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The gun rang in my head again
The light it shines
Nobody sees it
Are bird circling over my head yet?
Their bitter pattern
It draws my halo
Here, you're light as a ghost
Like a country at war
Trading towns and keeping score
I can see your head in the crowd
Like the sun through the clouds
You're always turning me inside out
But it falls through the cracks in the glass
When you move it too fast
And the time it turns inside out
But the mortal isn't lost on me
I know I'll never see
The light
Ding Dong,
The wrong song in my brain again
I know who'll be at the door
Spin Spin,
End up right back where I begin
The record shatters
On the floor
There's a love in my mind
It's a different but familiar kind
There's a kiss in the cup
Who'll be there to pick it up?
I can see your head in the crowd
Like the sun through the clouds
You're always turning me inside out
But it falls through the cracks in the glass
When you move it too fast
And the time it turns inside out
But the mortal isn't lost on me
I know I'll never see
The light
If I was brave
If I was stronger
Would you hold the candle longer?
If I burnt in to the ground
If I fall do I make a sound?
If i hit you from the south
Would it all thou shut your mouth
For here who has the crown, in your head
It's heavy now
Here, you're light as a ghost
But on my mind you weigh the most
There's a kiss in the cup
Who'll Be there to pick it up?
I can see your head in the crowd
Like the sun through the clouds
You're always turning me inside out
But it falls through the cracks in the glass
When you move it too fast
And the time it turns inside out
But the mortal isn't lost on me
I know I'll never see
The light
The song "Inside Out" by The Next Step Cast is a deep and introspective track that deals with complicated feelings and inner turmoil. The opening lines "Bang Bang, The gun rang in my head again" set the tone for the rest of the song, which explores the concept of emotional pain and mental distress. The lyrics also touch on themes of love and loss, with lines like "There's a love in my mind, It's a different but familiar kind" and "There's a kiss in the cup, Who'll be there to pick it up?"
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, with the repeated line "You're always turning me inside out" representing the feeling of being emotionally overwhelmed and consumed by someone or something else. The bridge of the song also touches on the idea of bravery and strength, asking "If I was brave, If I was stronger, Would you hold the candle longer?" This line suggests a sense of vulnerability and awareness of one's own limitations, and hints at the struggle to overcome emotional obstacles.
Overall, "Inside Out" is a thought-provoking and emotional song that delves into complex themes and ideas. It is a testament to the talent and creativity of The Next Step Cast, and is sure to resonate with audiences who have ever struggled with their own inner demons.
Line by Line Meaning
Bang Bang,
I am experiencing a sudden, loud noise inside my head.
The gun rang in my head again
I am perceiving this noise as a gunshot in my mind.
The light it shines
There is something bright inside of me.
Nobody sees it
No one is aware of this brightness within me.
Are bird circling over my head yet?
Is my situation becoming worse and attracting negative attention?
Their bitter pattern
Their behavior is causing a negative cycle to develop.
It draws my halo
My inner light is being affected by their negativity and becoming distorted.
Here, you're light as a ghost
When you are near me, you seem to have no weight or impact on my emotions.
But on my mind you weigh the most
You have a significant impact on me emotionally and mentally.
Like a country at war
Our relationship is like a battle where we are fighting over each other.
Trading towns and keeping score
We are trying to negotiate and come to an agreement, but it is turning into a competition.
I can see your head in the crowd
Even when surrounded by many others, I can easily identify you.
Like the sun through the clouds
Your presence shines through even in difficult times.
You're always turning me inside out
Your actions and behavior are constantly causing me emotional turmoil and confusion.
But it falls through the cracks in the glass
But your actions and behavior do not always have a lasting and clear impact on me.
When you move it too fast
When you act too quickly or impulsively.
And the time it turns inside out
My emotional state becomes completely reversed and confused.
But the mortal isn't lost on me
But I am aware of the fragility of my emotional state.
I know I'll never see
I have a feeling that I will never fully overcome this emotional situation.
Ding Dong,
I am hearing a sound that reminds me of a doorbell.
The wrong song in my brain again
I cannot control the thoughts or sounds that enter my mind.
I know who'll be at the door
I have a feeling of who the sound might represent coming to see me.
Spin Spin,
My thoughts are moving quickly and haphazardly.
End up right back where I begin
Despite my thoughts moving quickly, I am still stuck in the same emotional situation.
The record shatters
Something I was holding on to or hoping for has suddenly ended.
On the floor
This ending has caused a physical and emotional mess in my life.
There's a love in my mind
I am holding on to feelings of love despite difficult circumstances.
It's a different but familiar kind
The love I am holding on to is unique, but I have felt it before.
There's a kiss in the cup
There is a symbol of love and romance present in my life.
Who'll be there to pick it up?
Who will be there to take responsibility for and act on these feelings.
If I was brave
If I were fearless and confident in my actions and decisions.
If I was stronger
If I were able to withstand pressure and maintain my emotional stability.
Would you hold the candle longer?
Would you continue to support and guide me through difficult times?
If I burnt in to the ground
If I were to experience complete failure or loss.
If I fall do I make a sound?
Would anyone notice or care if I were to completely fall apart?
If i hit you from the south
If I came at you from a different angle or perspective.
Would it all thou shut your mouth
Would you still be able to remain quiet and unresponsive?
For here who has the crown, in your head
For us, who has the power and control in this emotional situation?
It's heavy now
The weight of this emotional situation is becoming overwhelming.
There's a kiss in the cup
There is a symbol of romantic love in my life.
Who'll Be there to pick it up?
Who will take responsibility for these romantic feelings and act upon them.
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