What Does The Next Step Look for in Cast Auditions? - Amy Wright Interview

How do we decide who makes it to A-Troupe's cast each season?
Come to The Next Step: Dance Academy Toronto in January 2018 to learn the moves it takes to become an A-troupe cast member - plus hang out with the cast! Tickets and info: thenextstepdanceacademy.ca
The Next Step's choreographer, casting director, and producer Amy Wright talks about what she and the show looks for in hiring new dancers for the show!
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[@aphelps158]

Briar and myles were so young it is crazy to see how much they have grown

[@DanceMomsMad]

A Phelps the craziest part is that they are the same age as Michelle (vic) and Amanda (Logan) .

[@pugplays2646]

@@DanceMomsMad i don't understand how amanda (logan) and noah (myles) were dating on tns but in season 1 noah is like a baby and amanda is like way older in elite

[@nellylindner2715]

Pug Plays26 puberty

[@mh6227]

Briar and Myles have grown up so much! it's amazing to see how young and cute they were and far they've come❤

[@nkonge]

Is season six the floss, just wondering...

[@nkonge]

I think I found it!

[@reginageorge6152]

I thought she said: "Hi, I'm Amy...right?" Lol, I was like: "Eh I guess?"

[@peterbishop1724]

Marie Van Den Dijk can I John

[@xxmillymeaxx7607]

That's her name don't make fun of it

[@jorsimd2271]

Marie Van Den Dijk nederlands?

[@selenachen-ev8dn]

Regina George your not Regina George.. stop being an imposter I can report u

[@brokenboujee9188]

@@selenachen-ev8dn lol sis chill, did she say she was Regina George? No. Alot of people have that username and profile picture as memes and such, don't take it too seriously

[@shirlerner3167]

Omg they look so young

[@munir9073]

Shir2904 Shir2904 They are young.

[@lilarose09msp11]

DID SHE JUST SAY THERES A SEASON 6!!! EEEKKK SO EXCITED

[@MaddieFishblob]

She’s the producer?! IS SHE THE ONE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL THE CRAZY LOVE TRIANGLES.....SQUARES..... *DECAGONS?!* GURL 😂😆😂 *_GURL_*

[@saminamjna554]

Maddie Fishblob she is the choreographer

[@surfiinq7410]

and *executive producer* sooo

[@Laura-sm2xq]

no it will be the writers

[@hopebunter7557]

Nah she is just the person who makes the cast not the producer

[@rosescott201]

Honestly Dance is my life! And So is TNS!! But i live in England and the tickets + the flight + somewhere to stay is just too expensive😭😭😭 i really hope that the Dance Academy will come to England/Europe so i can experience my dream! I was actually lucky enough to see them perform live on stage and i really hope i will be able to go to the Academy at some point, even if it won’t be in Canada 🇨🇦❤️💖

[@julietteandrews7007]

I agree but to Australia!! Ive been dancing my whole life and it would complete me if i got to meet + dance with them!!!!

[@aishayilmaz]

Guys I mean this was posted so long ago but if you do see this i just wanted to let u know that Amy is the sweetest person! I met her once in Kidstropolis here in London and she started talking to me when I was watching the meet and greet ( cause I couldn't go meet them as I didn't win the raffle to meet them ) and she ended up being so nice and even let me meet the cast even though I wasn't supposed to. She is so sweet :)

[@eviepress8560]

The secret move couuuuld be JUJU ON DAT BEAT 😂🔥

[@denzylbriggs1459]

I love to dance but I live all the way in the UK

[@E3g4]

Denzyl Briggs same

[@thenextstep]

Come to The Next Step Dance Academy event in Toronto, learn some of the dances in this video, and become part of A-Troupe! Tickets and info at thenextstepdanceacademy.ca UPDATED EVENT INFO: Hey Steppers - since uploading this video, we've made some exciting changes based on your feedback! Here’s what’s happening: - The Next Step Dance Academy will now take place at York University - you’ll dance in the same place Regionals is filmed! - All dance workshops and meet and greets will now take place in one jam-packed day - Saturday, January 20th - featuring all 6 cast members! - Tickets are now $100 to attend the one day, or $125 for the day plus a swag bag of merch! (Those who ordered tickets previously will only pay the new price, and be refunded the rest) We’ll see you January 20th, 2018 in Toronto!

[@maria-du9qg]

THE NEXT STEP are you going to come to London ? PLEASE DO!!!!!!!

[@kerialexander-elder8515]

Is Amanda going to be in season 6 because I really really want her back please reply

[@eviepress8560]

Maria Silvani YEAHH COME TO LONDON ❤❤❤

[@rxnationx_google6765]

THE NEXT STEP this really makes gonna live in Canada

[@DJJevin]

+Maria Silvani you are right

[@Emma-jc1dv]

I would love to have such an amazing cast to back me up and amazing producers and writers and everything

[@leeknowiscute__]

Im so late that season 7 finished

[@alisoniveson9765]

@XxCupcakes it has now

[@Darklord666123]

BEST drama show ever! So gripping and emotional in places and so addictive to watch!

[@ramitamathur2298]

Me and my sister love dancing together

[@MegTalksGlee]

Who else reckons that the ‘secret move’ for season 6 will be the swish swish

[@thenextstep]

Amy didn't know, but we kinda revealed it on Instagram during filming 😂

[@prezleeafitu1093]

it's called flossing...

[@MegTalksGlee]

THE NEXT STEP I just guessed, presuming I’m right then 😂😂

[@MegTalksGlee]

Prezlee Afitu it’s called backpacking

[@prezleeafitu1093]

+Meg Morrell it was, but when people started doing it to swish swish they changed it to flossing, idk why, it was a dumb name😂

[@jadepickering2122]

When is season 7 coming out Australia

[@jodiedelany1191]

Jade Pickering just came out check out abc iview.

[@deadsirius3602]

I've been watching from season 1, I love it soooooooooooooo freaking muchhh

[@poppypaige357]

Lana Brčić same

[@wifiwarrior4707]

I did a workshop with Amy last year and it was absolutely amazing

[@emmadriessen6565]

oh my gosh i LOVE dancing with emotion i wish i could go to the dance academy!!!

[@Rosie-bi5gz]

I love this. i remember the poll where we said we wanted videos about the making of the show and here we are 😁🤗🤩

[@ameliaross7629]

I love the next step

[@xxmillymeaxx7607]

La Troys glasses! 😍

[@Mar-zs4ym]

I love the next step😍I always watch the series from Argentina❤

[@aislinghumphreys5368]

I am a gymnast but I'll give it a go

[@sueannmitchell7988]

Aisling Humphreys yes go gurl you got it dance is an amazing thing

[@ritikatyagi9855]

1:27 Cassie looked like Taylor Swift

[@dancingsun2]

Can't wait for season 5 to be on Hulu so I can watch it. Wish I was in Canada so I could go to the academy

[@ameliaross7629]

When will season 6 come out in the UK

[@alya_cookiegacha4137]

That is what I wanna know

[@eviepress8560]

Crazy gurl same

[@evies4259]

I don't know

[@danakishawi415]

Probably late 2018 this is just a guess not 100% sure

[@hassanjrsallah1972]

Amelia Ross I heard that it was January 2018

[@firephoenix8895]

Please come to London!!!

[@judithekkelenkamp1158]

Did i just heard season 6 (00:58)?? Can't wait 🙌

[@rachelstanford1589]

I’m from Ireland and I definitely can’t fly to Canada 😢

[@roisinlennon]

I LOVE THE NEXT STEP!!!😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@samp6823]

Favourite show n.o 1 fan

[@gracelovell4021]

Yay

[@leonadiza4927]

In season 7 the trend they use is the woah

[@tasmiyahhadjee8660]

Please come to South Africa

[@stephaniebeaton]

I ship Richelle & Elliot

[@gianglehuong4420]

Atand up romeo and juliet was my fave too amy ❤️💕

[@tasneemelhassan2777]

My dream is to be in at least an episode of the next step

[@claudiaatkinson3473]

WOOOOO We love you Amy💜xx

[@lily_padxx1950]

❤️

[@musicdreamer97]

I would love to come to Toronto, but it's a long way from Germany and part of my nurse exams will be just two days after this 😐

[@DJJevin]

I am want to come!!

[@tahaasif4992]

Where's my early squad at???

[@charleysice5208]

taha Asi

[@berkley7167]

I wish I could audition!!

[@thidasiran155]

I think the season 6 move is the floss!!!!

[@mimitogog.8994]

And I life in Germany 😭 ❤ Please come to Germany😍❤

[@stephaniesmall1091]

Hi next step I will be unable to come to the work shop so can you do a work shop in the UK from Stephanie a next step super fan

[@georgiahulme]

Ahhhhh can u do the next step dance academy in Australia

[@Amelia-ez7on]

I really want to audition for the next step

[@emilyjayne7077]

💜

[@ritacamilo5610]

I wish I can be on the next step

[@dexiejaezhyll5800]

i live in the philippines and im just 13 but i dream of being on the show! ive just practicing my acro because im not really good at it... but i just wish i can audition HAHA!

[@soleilszita146]

My dream is to be on the show one day 💞

[@Syuhnebba1]

Out of all the seasons I think 3 was my fave But mostly Because the dancing was so AMAZING. But I hated that Emily had to leave i know She was never A amazing dancer But her character was sooo original and it was heartbreaking to see her leave her home....

[@kararose6954]

Do you pick when dancers leave or do they just leave themselves ?

[@sophiebrown647]

How do you audition pls pls pls reply I really want to audition for the next step

[@oliviasweeney5390]

Is there going to be a season 7

[@rjthomasperkins9837]

I really want to join the next step what is the number for the next step I'm learning how to do a backhand spring and a side aerial

[@immyjb21]

S6 is the floss, if you were wondering 🪥

[@rallyproductions5674]

Can you open one in the UK please??

[@antiscial3676]

I wish i could audition to be in the next step

[@princess123xoxo5]

I dance in living room

[@DJJevin]

Are the TNS go to national again?

[@queenbean6190]

Dab and whip

[@terrypizanias1411]

I wish i could dance like the cast in the next step i never actually joined a studio even though i love dance so ive never learnt how to do an aerial ive only done dance at school and at home. I love the next step, but sadly i live in Australia. Its hard when your a guy who likes dancing, even if it is all styles.

[@gisellewren1196]

when was the last time anyone had to re addition since season 3🤔🤔

[@daytonsamuels3881]

I think the season 6 move is the floss

[@itstyarushton3958]

Oh my god..... i really really really want to come to the next step academy , but i'm in Indonesia , & flying to canada + get the ticket to the next step dance academy is soooo expensive and onfortunately i can't afford it 😔😔😔 , but i have a family that live in canada

[@leighgurdler3304]

Do u look at dancers online?

[@barrietatam41]

EARLY SQUAD!

[@lily_padxx1950]

My dream is to be on tns but I know it will never happen :(

[@amandaharsh9343]

How much money do you have to pay to get in the next step cuz I really love to dance and I'm good at it and my mom rates me can I have 10 actually a hundred every single day and I love her so much that I just want to dance at the next step so where's the location and how much money do I have to pay

[@fauzehh8438]

I'm Early! Who else is???

[@loyaloya1661]

season 6 in the usa???

[@monamegija]

I would love to adition but i live in latvia

[@anojamayooran4810]

Can you show us everybody’s auditions.

[@glennhall5812]

Where are you

[@pandafam2793]

I wish I was a next step actor but I can’t do Arco I can only do Calisthenics

[@Thefootballstar]

It’s on my birthday

[@kehindeakewusola699]

I really like to dance but im not as good

[@treetalkative3401]

1:00 Floss?

[@Amelia-ez7on]

If you audition for taking the next step do you only get to be a guest or a main character

[@surfiinq7410]

Guest

[@amandaharsh9343]

But yeah I love to dance I'm really good at it my mom reads me a hundred out of 100 every single day and I really want to dance so where's the location and how much money do I have to pay

[@rebekahl840]

I wish i could be on the next step,but no one knows who i am, i ont live in Canada and i am young. But i put in so much effort and i act like myself, but i wish that i could do a solo that could represent me ... but thats never gonna happen so

[@harrison.official591]

I’m good at dancing 1. I’m not good enough for tns 2. I’m in England

[@sabriakadir9139]

4 th

[@gracesgossipcentere2700]

Early squad

[@gabriellerwe]

I'm too young to be on TNS, I'm eleven!

[@nkonge]

I'm so annoyed, I'd love to join the next step: Dance Academy but I live in England so I can't, maybe one day they'll come back for another tour. :(

[@nkonge]

Eh, they came back :D

[@E3g4]

I wish they were here now but corona

[@myleszy_boy]

1st

[@emilyruscher7900]

I am from Europe😣

[@ambertara6752]

Emily Ruscher same

[@sueannmitchell7988]

I'm from america and my mom's a single mom and I have a bro so no dance academy for me either

[@elielmabulu4658]

2nd comment

[@rachealk3914]

1st comment

[@abhaygulati6514]

Season 1 2 and 3 where the best 4 ruined it

[@aislinghumphreys5368]

I am a gymnast but I'll give it a go