The Next Step is a Canadian teen drama television series produced by Frank van Keeken. The series was shot in a satirical style influenced by reality television. It follows members of a team from the title dance studio, as they train and compete for various championships and compete with other dance schools and plays within the team. The series runs for seven seasons with 206 episodes, aired on the Family Channel from March 8, 2013, to April 7, 2019, and on CBC Zem from April 10, 2020, to September 18, 2020. It has also launched digital content, as well as a live touring show featuring its cast members and a spinoff series.