Backstage

Backstage

A group of “very talented” teenagers sing, dance, and perform their way to the top at the famous Keaton School of the Arts! From the disappointments of failure, to the new friendships and crowning achievements, being a student at Keaton means you're on the path to becoming a star!

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Seasons

1. The First Day

Air Date: 2016-03-18

Best friends Vanessa and Carly embark on their first day as ballet dancers at the prestigious Keaton School of the Arts. Meanwhile, singer Alya struggles with stage fright in front of her music class.

2. Groups of Two

Air Date: 2016-03-25

Carly and Vanessa are forced to dance with new partners, while Jax disapproves of Miles' preferential treatment in music class. Alya contends with a celebrity classmate.

3. The Brightside

Air Date: 2016-04-01

Student council president Julie plans a spectacular freshman orientation while tension mounts between Carly and Vanessa. Miles keeps a secret from his classmates.

4. Stand Tall

Air Date: 2016-04-08

Carly helps Vanessa to impress the prima dancers, while Bianca enlists a reluctant classmate to create a spectacular song. Denzel tries to wow his artistic hero.

5. Take Me Out

Air Date: 2016-04-15

Carly worries that emotions are getting in the way of her duet with Sasha. Kit and Denzel are paired with a singer with an attitude, and Jax is forced out of his comfort zone.

6. Dig Deeper

Air Date: 2016-04-22

Alya's new musical partnership doesn't go as hoped. Singer Scarlet struggles with a movement for a non-movers class. Vanessa is hurt when Carly forgets their friendiversary.

7. In Their Shoes

Air Date: 2016-04-29

Carly and Vanessa compete against each other in mid-term ballet auditions. Miles' new lease on life has Jax concerned for his friend's health. Scarlet's intrigue with Julie grows.

8. On Deck

Air Date: 2016-05-06

Bianca is determined to impress her casting agent mother, while Jax challenges Kit to a DJ battle. Denzel's costume designs for the mid-term ballet are put to the test.

9. Sotto Voce

Air Date: 2016-05-13

Kit faces expulsion from Keaton if she doesn't reveal her secret; Vanessa needs Carly's help to impress Ms. Helstweel; tension builds when Miles must share studio space with Julie.

The Understudy

10. The Understudy

Air Date: 2016-05-20

Alya's newfound celebrity status at Keaton intensifies her rivalry with Bianca. Sasha comes up with a plan to win Carly's friendship back. Scarlett loses her voice.

11. Lose Yourself

Air Date: 2016-05-27

Julie stands up for her right to artistic expression; Vanessa pushes herself to her limits; Bianca reconsiders her future at Keaton.

Plays Well with Others

12. Plays Well with Others

Air Date: 2016-06-04

Vanessa's personal life threatens her status in the Primas. Scarlett struggles to find her voice in an acapella group. Miles seeks the affection of a crush.

13. Hold On

Air Date: 2016-06-10

Carly desperately tries to cheer Vanessa up after getting her kicked out of the primas; Bianca struggles to come clean about her secret; Denzel wants to make his mark in the art world

14. Twelve Hours to Showtime

Air Date: 2016-06-17

Tensions run high as the mid-term performances approach; Vanessa becomes determined to dance in the freshman ballet despite her injury

15. Showtime

Air Date: 2016-06-24

As the curtains open on Keaton's mid-term performances, the fate of every student hangs in the balance.

16. Restart

Air Date: 2016-09-12

School is back in session but nothing is as it was before the break; new musical partnerships, changing dynamics in the dance stream and missing faces in the halls.

17. Juggle

Air Date: 2016-09-13

Sasha finds himself caught in the middle of Vanessa and Carly's feud. Miles must come to grips with the new normal at Keaton. Scarlett's presidency is threatened.

18. Eyes Forward

Air Date: 2016-09-14

A mysterious film student has Carly distracted from dance. Bianca's feelings for Jax resurface. Denzel must win over the student body to accomplish an ambitious project.

19. Once in a Lifetime

Air Date: 2016-09-15

Vanessa's frustration with not being able to dance reaches a boiling point. Miles is shocked when a familiar face returns and Julie broadens her creative horizons.

20. Da Capo

Air Date: 2016-09-16

Alya tries to reintegrate into life at Keaton but is met with hostility. Carly questions her feelings for Austin and Kit attempts to inject her true identity into her music.

21. Friend or Foe

Air Date: 2016-09-19

The music students put aside their differences to get through a difficult day. Vanessa makes a promise she might not be able to keep. Denzel must deliver bad news to a friend.

22. Verite

Air Date: 2016-09-20

Julie is consumed with guilt over cheating on her PSATs. A musical roots assignment hits an emotional nerve with Scarlett, while Carly's insecurities get the better of her.

23. Step Up

Air Date: 2016-09-21

Miles is nervous to define his relationship with Alya. Meanwhile, Vanessa questions whether or not she will be able to dance again and Julie faces the unexpected consequences of cheating.

24. Ensemble

Air Date: 2016-09-22

The freshmen dance class wants revenge on Julie for Ms. Maria's firing. Scarlett makes a discovery that unsettles Kit. Vanessa runs interference in Carly's relationship.

25. After the Flood

Air Date: 2016-09-23

Sasha exposes a classmate's secret on his blog with heartbreaking results. Bianca's guilt gets the best of her. Jenna is at odds with the rest of the grade nine dancers.

26. Try Again

Air Date: 2016-09-26

Creative differences threaten to put an end to Denzel's music video. Sasha enlists Vanessa's help for an audition. Carly's role in the sprinkler incident comes into question.

27. Fallout

Air Date: 2016-09-27

In the aftermath of Austin's bullying, Kit worries for Denzel's well-being. Alya seeks comfort from Miles. Vanessa tries to rebuild her friendship with a distant Carly.

28. Lead the Way

Air Date: 2016-09-28

The dance students rally together amid threats that their secret will be exposed. Bianca is determined to make memories with Jax, while Denzel faces a new challenge.

29. Me

Air Date: 2016-09-29

A dance rivalry comes between Carly and Vanessa. Bianca gets a career opportunity that could jeopardize her future with Jax and Alya questions Miles' feelings for a former crush.

30. We

Air Date: 2016-09-30

Keaton's talent is on display at the Open House, but as the school year comes to a close, the future of each student is uncertain.

And We Are Back...

1. And We Are Back...

Air Date: 2017-08-28

The students are back at Keaton. Vanessa and Carly face some hard consequences, Jax's summer returns to haunt him. Alya and Miles compete to be mentored by a top music student.

Leading by Example

2. Leading by Example

Air Date: 2018-03-13

A new addition to the Primas finds Carly struggling to keep the new recruits in line. Kit helps her sister, Scarlett, try to sing again. Alya discovers Frances' teaching methods aren't what she expected.

Choices

3. Choices

Air Date: 2018-03-14

The prestigious CAMDAs are announced. Julie is forced to make a tough decision while Jenna's TMK posts land her in hot water. Meanwhile, Kit gets tired of Jax taking all of DJ Diamondmind's credit.

The One

4. The One

Air Date: 2018-03-15

The competition in dance class heats up as Sasha and Beckett fight for a chance to duet with Carly for the CAMDAs. Miles comes to terms with his feelings for Alya. Scarlett searches for a new vice president.

Take the Note

5. Take the Note

Air Date: 2018-03-16

Vanessa's attempts to salvage Carly and Beckett's CAMDA duet put her in a difficult spot. Bianca lashes out after some devastating news. Julie struggles to find out who she really is as an artist.

Gotta Be Strong

6. Gotta Be Strong

Air Date: 2018-03-19

Vanessa gets in the middle of a feuding Beckett and Ms. Helsweel. Miles finds himself reliving some tough memories. Jenna's plan to cheer up Sasha backfires.

In Her Shadow

7. In Her Shadow

Air Date: 2018-03-20

The dancers' performances are put at risk when Beckett threatens to leave Keaton. George struggles with his first task as vice president. Bianca helps Kit with her latest track.

Control

8. Control

Air Date: 2018-03-21

Carly enlists Vanessa's help to take the Primas choreography to the next level. Alya puts Frances' group in a tough position while Jax tries to convince Kit to save DJ Diamondmind.

Qualifiers: Day 1

9. Qualifiers: Day 1

Air Date: 2017-09-30

As students from around the country head to Keaton for the CAMDAs, an unexpected visitor causes Alya to come face to face with her stage fright. Vanessa discovers the awful truth behind the sprinkler video and Jax plans to win back Bianca.

Qualifiers: Day 2

10. Qualifiers: Day 2

Air Date: 2018-03-23

As the qualifiers continue, Sasha and Jenna's duet takes an unexpected turn. Julie finds out her dance results while Cassandra learns what happens when you mix the personal and the professional.

Wrong Side of a Love Song

11. Wrong Side of a Love Song

Air Date: 2018-03-26

Sasha copes with the fallout of his CAMDA performance. Scarlett and Bianca work on a love song. George finds an unlikely partner in Mindy.

Shake It Off

12. Shake It Off

Air Date: 2018-03-27

A new class assignment has Bianca on edge. Vanessa receives a surprise from Beckett. An old friend returns to Keaton.

Clear Eyes

13. Clear Eyes

Air Date: 2018-03-28

As preparation for the CAMDA finals heat up, Sloane's Crew and the Primas forge an unlikely alliance. Julie questions her relationship with Miles. Bianca helps Kit get over her writer's block.

Mixing It Up

14. Mixing It Up

Air Date: 2018-03-29

Scarlett attempts to save the CAMDA mixer with a little help from Vice President, George. Vanessa struggles with what to do with Ms. Maria's choreography. Jax says goodbye to a close friend.

In the Dark

15. In the Dark

Air Date: 2018-03-30

With months of hard work and dedication on the line, the CAMDA finals have arrived, pushing the students to the limit as an unforeseen event jeopardizes all of their performances.

Prima Donna

16. Prima Donna

Air Date: 2018-04-02

Carly and Cassandra fight for control over the Primas. Bianca enlists Scarlett's help for a new song. Alya and Julie form an unlikely team to help Miles.

Best Idea

17. Best Idea

Air Date: 2018-04-03

A new interdisciplinary assignment leads to some unexpected pairings. Miles' leadership is tested by Matteo. Vanessa attempts to keep it professional with Beckett. George helps his group in his own unique way.

Caught

18. Caught

Air Date: 2018-04-04

Carly takes drastic measures to pay for her hip hop audition. Sasha and Jax collaborate to prove Scarlett wrong. Bianca's search for the spotlight leaves others in the dark.

Telling Stories

19. Telling Stories

Air Date: 2018-04-05

Alya's lyrics hit too close to home for Vanessa and Beckett. Sasha learns a valuable lesson about forgiveness. Julie discovers the mystery behind the missing money.

Two Steps Forward

20. Two Steps Forward

Air Date: 2018-04-06

With the interdisciplinary performances coming to a close, Miles' jealousy ends in sabotage. Beckett and Helsweel clash. Scarlett discovers that performing for her boyfriend is harder than it seems.

Obvious

21. Obvious

Air Date: 2018-04-09

Carly finds help in an unlikely tutor when a famous choreographer comes to Keaton. Jax realizes he has feelings for an unexpected person. Julie gets help from Matteo.

Comfort Zone

22. Comfort Zone

Air Date: 2018-04-10

Scarlett and Bianca decide to make a music video, unfortunately they both butt heads on what kind of video. Carly's overexertion catches up to her. Miles struggles to find a new sound.

Lesson. Learned

23. Lesson. Learned

Air Date: 2018-04-11

With Alya's lyrics causing unrest, Bianca schemes to teach her a lesson. George and Azadeh butt heads over artistic preferences. Jenna learns to take the lead.

In Your Eyes

24. In Your Eyes

Air Date: 2018-04-12

Beckett and Carly search for a new audience. Julie hijacks Matteo's art seminar. Jax puts it all on the line for Kit.

Clean Slate

25. Clean Slate

Air Date: 2018-04-13

The grade ten class struggles to cope with the fate of Helsweel. Bianca uses unorthodox methods to bring a top record label to Keaton. Alya tries to win back her friends the only way she knows how.

Not For Sale

26. Not For Sale

Air Date: 2018-04-16

Vanessa and Carly devise a plan to save Keaton. An influential buyer puts the fate of Julie and Matteo's art project at risk. Scarlett's relationship with Aidan is put to the test.

Legacy

27. Legacy

Air Date: 2018-04-17

Jenna finds herself at a loss when the Grade 12's steal her Seasons role. Jax helps Miles overcome his biggest adversary, math. Alya and Bianca try to rekindle their friendship.

Hope

28. Hope

Air Date: 2018-04-18

Scarlett rallies the troops to save Keaton even if it means enlisting the help of her best friend's enemy. The Primas return, but not everyone gets an invitation. Alya uncovers the truth behind Miles' odd behaviour.

Almost There

29. Almost There

Air Date: 2018-04-19

As the fight to save Keaton continues, Carly struggles to tell Vanessa the truth about her summer plans. Kit and Bianca debate on how to deal with a Scarlett super fan. Sasha helps Jenna find her own dance group.

Apart But Together

30. Apart But Together

Air Date: 2018-04-20

With the fate of the school in the balance, the students perform the show of a lifetime. But will it be enough to save Keaton?

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Rating

7.2/10

Release Date

2016-03-18

Episodes

60 (2 seasons)

Status

Ended

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