Richelle

Richelle is a fictional character and the main series regular character from The Next Step (2014-present) since 2014. Her first appearance on the show was Season 2, Episode 1, making Richelle the longest character to hold the record. She is portrayed by Briar Nolet. Previously a dancer at The Next Step Dance Studio, her dance styles were acro, ballet, contemporary and jazz.

About the Character
Richelle was the dance captain of The Next Step Dance Studio from 2017 and again in 2022. She is a former member of A-Troupe, B-Troupe, J-Troupe, TNS East. She was also the founder of Step Inside, which is now disbanded due to her ex-teammate following their dance destiny and also a professional dancer in Los Angeles.

Former Studio

 * The Next Step Dance Studio (TNS: Season 2 - TNS: Season 8)

Former Troupe

 * J-Troupe (TNS: Season 2 - TNS: Season 3)
 * B-Troupe (TNS: Season 3 - TNS: Season 4)
 * A-Troupe (TNS: Season 4 - TNS: Season 7, TNS: Season 7 - TNS: Season 8)
 * TNS: East (TNS: Season 5)
 * J-Cruise (TNS: Season 7)

Other Former Dance mates (2014-2016)

 * Noah (TNS: Season 2 - Season 3; J-Troupe)

Former A-Troupe Dance mates (2016-2022)

 * Skylar (TNS: Season 4)
 * Alfie (TNS: Season 4)
 * Cassie (TNS: Season 4)
 * Michelle (TNS: Season 4)
 * Noah (TNS: Season 4 -  TNS: Season 6)
 * Piper (TNS: Season 4 - TNS: Season 8)
 * Amy Abigail (TNS: Season 4 - TNS: Season 8)
 * Elliot (TNS: Season 5)
 * Lola (TNS: Season 5)
 * Josh (TNS: Season 5)
 * Zara (TNS: Season 5)
 * Davis (TNS: Season 6)
 * Jacquie (TNS: Season 5 - TNS: Season 6)
 * Kingston (TNS: Season 5 - TNS: Season 8)
 * Ozzy (TNS: Season 5 - TNS: Season 8)
 * Finn (TNS: Season 6 - TNS: Season 8)
 * Kenzie (TNS: Season 6 - TNS: Season 8)
 * Summer (TNS: Season 6 - TNS: Season 8)
 * Heath (TNS: Season 7 -  TNS: Season 8)
 * Cleo (TNS: Season 7, TNS: Season 8)