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
Stand Up
The Next Step Cast Lyrics
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We are gonna show the world
Everything were made of...
We're gonna tear the roof of this place...
You
You can never fade aside
Don't even ask the DJ...
Everybody knows we own this land
STAND UP!
Yea yea yea
Woo!
Something to say you want party
Say you wanna hit the floor, why lets get out started.
C'mon everybody lets go!
So we got the feeling.
Join us too the ceiling.
So we got the feeling, join us to the ceiling.
Uh walk up with a spot.
Let me own it.
Me and my team keep me rolling.
Take a photo right now let me with a moment.
You can hold it shh hold it.
Uh now.
Rock to the rythm with a bass and a drum get lost in the rhythm yea.
Action this is my scene.
We all got dreams and I'm chasing the one.
You...
You just need a little time to reason with your feelings
So you leave them behind.
You...
You will see what's on my side
And wash away the feelings
You could aways jump in this side
...
STAND UP!
Tell Chess and Vanessa to hit me at the gym, they both showed up now
I'll show them what I am a man
oh wow the music is loud, the party is packed, the move of
this crown sucks There's no room but I'm dancing now.
My whole crew is gettingcapital pound
Dude there's gonna ne new cats in town.
I got a couple moves I can hand you down.
It goes, one step, two step, next step.
You step let's go
First me then what.
Two step let's go yea you whach wanna do next?
Look keep your body moving with a attitudeand you know without having it you show people you're out.
So chump, all night till you're crack with gum I'll be back so let's have some fun.
We...
We're gonna show the world
Everything were made of...
We're gonna tear the roof of this place.
We...
We're gonna show the world, everything we're made of
We're gonna tear the roof of this place...
...
STAND UP!
The song Stand Up by The Next Step Cast is a pump-up anthem that encourages listeners to let loose and have fun on the dance floor. The lyrics are all about owning the moment, dancing without inhibition, and feeling confident in oneself. The opening lines "We are gonna show the world everything we're made of" sets the tone for the rest of the song, as it emphasizes the idea of being bold and standing out. The verse also highlights that whoever is listening to the song is part of a community with a shared goal of taking over the dance floor.
The chorus of the song, "Stand up!", repeats multiple times and acts as a call to action. It encourages the listener to get up and dance, which is a perfect fit for the upbeat melody and catchy rhythm of the music. The bridge of the song shifts to a more introspective tone, with lines like "You just need a little time to reason with your feelings so you leave them behind." This connects with the idea of dancing as a form of release, allowing one to momentarily forget their troubles and stay in the moment. Overall, the lyrics of Stand Up by The Next Step Cast combine confidence-building, camaraderie, and energy, making it a perfect song to amplify the fun quotient of any party.
Line by Line Meaning
We
We, the group of performers, are going to demonstrate to the world what we're capable of.
We are gonna show the world
We plan to showcase our talents and abilities to the entire world.
Everything we're made of...
We're going to reveal all of our skills and strengths for people to see and appreciate.
We're gonna tear the roof of this place...
We're going to put on such an amazing performance that the excitement will be palpable and it will feel like the roof is about to come off.
You
Hey there, individual listener, we have a message for you.
You can never fade aside
You should never feel like you don't belong or can't be a part of our celebration because you'll never be excluded from it.
Don't even ask the DJ...
You don't need to ask the DJ to play a certain song because we're going to provide enough great music already.
Everybody knows we own this land...
We are so skilled and confident in our performance that we know we are in charge of the situation.
STAND UP!
We want everyone to rise up to show their enthusiasm for our performance and to get ready to engage with us.
Yea yea yea
We're really feeling the vibe and energy of the moment right now.
Woo!
We're really excited and having a great time!
Something to say you want party
We heard that you want to have a good time and enjoy the festivities.
Say you wanna hit the floor, why let's get out started.
You've expressed an interest in getting onto the dance floor and grooving along with us, so let's get into it right now.
C'mon everybody lets go!
We're calling on everyone to join us in the excitement and start dancing along to the music.
So we got the feeling.
We're feeling the music and energy in our bones and we're ready to perform with our all.
Join us too the ceiling.
We want everyone to get involved and jump along with us to reach for the ceiling together.
Uh walk up with a spot.
We're confident and assertive and we're walking up to show everyone that we're here to put on a great show.
Let me own it.
We are taking control of the situation and putting on our best performance, with the intent to stand out and be noticed.
Me and my team keep me rolling.
We're working together with our team to continue on our path and keep the momentum of the performance going.
Take a photo right now let me with a moment.
We want to capture and remember these wonderful moments of enjoyment and pleasure when we come together to perform and let people see the great memories later on.
You can hold it shh hold it.
You can take a photo if you want, just don't be too loud and distract from our current performance.
Uh now.
Let's continue on with the performance and keep the energy high.
Rock to the rhythm with a bass and a drum get lost in the rhythm yea.
We want you to feel the beat of the bass and drum and get lost in the rhythm and feel the music take you away.
Action this is my scene.
We're setting up the scene for a great performance and this moment feels right for us to put on our best show.
We all got dreams and I'm chasing the one.
Everyone has their own dreams and goals, and we're actively working towards ours.
You...
We want you to know that we see you and we appreciate your support and involvement in our performance.
You just need a little time to reason with your feelings.
Sometimes, when things get overwhelming or you're feeling left out, you just need a moment to think it through and come back feeling refreshed.
So you leave them behind.
After reflecting on your thoughts and feelings, you'll need to let go of any negativity and come back to enjoying the moment with everyone else.
You...
Once again, we're talking to you and want you to feel involved in our performance.
You will see what's on my side
We want to share our experience and knowledge with you and help you understand and appreciate our art form better.
And wash away the feelings.
We want everyone to come out feeling refreshed and positive after our performance and let go of any negative emotions they may have been feeling.
You could always jump in this side...
We always welcome everyone to join us in our performances and feel included in the celebration.
STAND UP!
Once again, we want everyone to show their excitement and enthusiasm for the performance by standing up and joining us in celebration.
Tell Chess and Vanessa to hit me at the gym, they both showed up now.
We're using this opportunity to communicate with our peers and fans, and we're glad that new people are becoming involved and joining us in our performances.
I'll show them what I am a man.
We are confident and assertive and want to show everyone what we're capable of and what makes us a strong performer.
Oh wow the music is loud, the party is packed, the move of this crown sucks
We're noticing that the environment we're in may not be perfect, but we're still determined to overcome any challenges and put on a great show.
There's no room but I'm dancing now.
Even though there may be physical limitations or obstacles, we're dancing and performing with our all and making the most of the situation.
My whole crew is getting capital pound
We're feeling the energy and excitement of the performance and everyone involved is becoming more invested and enthusiastic.
Dude there's gonna be new cats in town.
We acknowledge that new performers will continue to come and compete for attention, but we're confident in our skills and are ready to perform to the best of our abilities.
I got a couple moves I can hand you down.
We're skilled and experienced performers and we're willing to share our knowledge and techniques with others who want to learn.
It goes, one step, two step, next step.
We have a specific sequence of moves and techniques that we'll be demonstrating and performing with.
You step let's go, first me then what.
We're encouraging everyone to follow our lead and come along with us in the performance sequence, starting with our lead performer.
Two step let's go yea you what wanna do next?
We're inviting everyone to get involved and make this performance their own by offering input and improvisation into the sequence.
Look keep your body moving with an attitude
We want everyone to move their body and express themselves with their performance and enjoy the experience to the fullest.
And you know without having it you show people you're out.
Without expressing yourself and putting on your own unique performance, you'll miss out on the opportunity to join in the excitement and celebration.
So chump, all night till you're crack with gum
We're ready to dance and perform all night long and enjoy every minute of it.
I'll be back so let's have some fun.
We're going to continue coming back and putting on great performances and having fun with everyone involved in the celebration.
Contributed by Jake N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
THE NEXT STEP
How does it feel to see the teams combine?! 😍
Molly
they really do look like one united team ❤️
Somtochi
THE NEXT STEP Amazing, cuz in regionals or international they might win bc they have it all. TNS😍
maria
GREAT!!!!!! AMAZING!!!!!!!!
Oseh Ighodalo
THE NEXT STEP Best dance of the season so far
ArianaMoonlightButera Grande
THE NEXT STEP love it!!!
River Quero #Strive to be 16
A pesar de que en Latinoamérica ya no lo pasan siempre me acuerdo de este gran programa el cual me dio la oportunidad de saber que me gusta el baile en verdad gracias the next step ❤️
Milagro Segovia
Tenés razón tendrían que volver a transmitirla acá en Argentina siempre pasaban hasta la segunda temporada después se volvía a repetir la primera(creo porque no se doblo más ) pero no me importaba porque me encantaba tns siempre te transmitía muchas cosas
Marilène Taufik
I love this so much!! This song gives such nostalgic feels
Layla Xy
Same!!