Taking the Next Step - Episode Guide

Kick-starting the Regionals in the first episode, the talented performers give it their all to get one step closer to having their ticket to the Finals. From street dancer Joe, who loves dancing so much it's gets him in detention, to new-found friends Erin and Esha, who go head-to-head in a Call Back, watch as they prove to the judges that they have what it takes to take the next step.

This week our three judges head north to Glasgow, as their quest to find the UK's most talented young dancer continues.

In this moving episode, they meet 13 year-old Julia, who wants to take every opportunity to dance before she undergoes a vital back operation. Dance is everything to Julia, and she gives it everything she's got, bringing the judges to tears as they realise her operation may stop her from being able to dance again.

Who can claim the three yeses needed to advance to the next stage of the contest, and move one step closer to dancing alongside their heroes on The Next Step?

Kimberly Wyatt, John Partridge and Simeon Qsyea cast their expert eyes over everything from ballet to bhangra and from street to tap in a bid to find the UK's most talented young dancer for an amazing guest role on The Next Step.

The curtain falls on our regional auditions. As the clock ticks and the pressure grows, which dancers will overcome their nerves and convince our three judges, Kimberly Wyatt, John Partridge and Simeon Qsyea, that they are worthy of a place in the next round of the contest?

It is day one of national auditions in Manchester and 53 dancers from regionals face the judges again. Kimberly Wyatt, John Partridge and Simeon Qsyea must decide who will make it through and get one step closer to that guest role on The Next Step.

As The Next Step set awaits, 6,000 kilometres away in the UK our six finalists prepare to make the trip of a lifetime.

The Judges have given them two days to acclimatise and prepare themselves for the challenges ahead, and Lindsey takes the dancers on an access all areas tour of The Next Step set.

Their mission is to learn as much as they can about what it takes to be a part of the hit dance show, and they're surprised by Riley (Brittany Raymond) and West (Lamar Johnson) who reveal behind the scenes secrets! They also get to meet the show's creator, Frank Van Keeken, who gives them a genuine Next Step audition experience.

Finally, it's on to the biggest challenge of the day - James (Trevor Tordjman) puts them through their paces in the iconic Studio A.

Lindsey Russell and Sam and Mark are joined by head judge and former Pussycat Doll, Kimberley Wyatt and two new experts - founder of Flawless, Marlon 'Swoosh' Wallen and actor and winner of Dance Dance Dance Jonny Labey. They travel all over the country to find just one performer who has what it takes to appear on the Canadian hit TV series, The Next Step.

Lindsey Russell and Sam and Mark are joined by head judge and former Pussycat Doll Kimberley Wyatt and two new experts - founder of Flawless, Marlon 'Swoosh' Wallen and actor and winner of Dance Dance Dance Jonny Labey. They travel all over the country to find just one performer who has what it takes to appear on the Canadian hit TV series The Next Step. Regional auditions continue - with only 50 places at nationals up for grabs, the pressure is on!

Lindsey Russell and Sam and Mark are joined by head judge and former Pussycat Doll Kimberley Wyatt and two new experts - the founder of Flawless, Marlon 'Swoosh' Wallen, and actor and winner of Dance Dance Dance Jonny Labey. They travel all over the country to find just one performer who has what it takes to appear on the Canadian hit TV series The Next Step. Regional auditions continue - with only 50 places at nationals up for grabs, the pressure is on!

Lindsey Russell and Sam and Mark are joined by head judge and former Pussycat Doll Kimberley Wyatt and two new experts - the founder of Flawless, Marlon 'Swoosh' Wallen, and actor and winner of Dance Dance Dance Jonny Labey. They travel all over the country to find just one performer who has what it takes to appear on the Canadian hit TV series The Next Step. The pressure intensifies as regional try-outs continue.

Lindsey Russell and Sam and Mark are joined by head judge and former Pussycat Doll Kimberley Wyatt and two new experts - the founder of Flawless, Marlon 'Swoosh' Wallen, and actor and winner of Dance Dance Dance Jonny Labey. They travel all over the country to find just one performer who has what it takes to appear on the Canadian hit TV series The Next Step. It's the last chance for the auditionees to make it into the top 50 and win a place at Nationals.

It's day one of Taking The Next Step's national auditions and the top 50 dancers from regionals are battling it out to survive another day! This new series is hosted by CBBC favourites Lindsey Russell and Sam and Mark. Head Judge and former Pussycat Doll Kimberley Wyatt is joined by founder of Flawless, Marlon 'Swoosh' Wallen and actor and winner of Dance Dance Dance, Jonny Labey. They travel all over the country in search of Britain's best young dancer who will win the chance to appear on the Canadian hit TV series, The Next Step. Don't Miss it!

It is day two of Taking The Next Step's national auditions, and the top 20 dancers from day one have to act and dance one final time for one of only six places at the finals - so the pressure is on! The series is hosted by CBBC favourites Lindsey Russell and Sam and Mark. Head judge and former Pussycat Doll Kimberley Wyatt is joined by the founder of Flawless, Marlon 'Swoosh' Wallen, as well as actor and winner of Dance Dance Dance, Jonny Labey. They search for Britain's best young dancer, who will win the chance to appear on the Canadian hit TV series, The Next Step.

The best six dancers from nationals perform in front of a live studio audience hoping they'll impress the judges and secure one of only three places in the final. The series is hosted by CBBC favourites Lindsey Russell and Sam and Mark. Head judge and former Pussycat Doll Kimberley Wyatt is joined by founder of Flawless Marlon 'Swoosh' Wallen, actor and winner of Dance Dance Dance Jonny Labey, and very special guest judge Brittany Raymond, who plays Riley in The Next Step! They search for Britain's best young dancer, but only one can win and secure a guest role on Canadian hit TV series The Next Step.

The final three dancers perform one last time for the judges, hoping to claim the prize and secure a guest role on the smash-hit Canadian TV show, The Next Step. This series is hosted by CBBC favourites Lindsey Russell and Sam and Mark. Head Judge and former Pussycat Doll Kimberley Wyatt is joined by founder of Flawless, Marlon 'Swoosh' Wallen, actor and winner of Dance Dance Dance, Jonny Labey and very special guest judge Brittany Raymond, who plays Riley in The Next Step. Today they will decide who wins the series and takes the amazing trip to Canada.

The winner of Taking the Next Step, CBBC's UK wide search to find Britain's best young dancer, travels to Canada to claim their prize, a guest role on the smash hit Canadian TV show - The Next Step.