Backstage follows a group of outstandingly talented teenagers as they live through the highs and lows that come with attending the prestigious Keaton School of the Arts - from the angst and disappointments to the new friendships and crowning achievements.
Best friend dancers, Vanessa and Carly, embark on their first day at the prestigious Keaton School of the Arts and find themselves in direct competition. Singer Alya struggles with stage fright.
Carly and Vanessa are forced to dance with new partners. Jax disapproves of Miles's preferential treatment in music class. Alya contends with a celebrity classmate.
Student council president Julie plans a spectacular freshman orientation. Tension mounts between dancers, Carly and Vanessa. Miles keeps a secret from his classmates.
Vanessa enlists Carly's help to impress the prima dancers. Bianca seeks the help of a reluctant classmate to create a spectacular song. The pressure is on for Denzel to wow his artistic hero.
Carly worries emotions are interfering in her duet with Sasha. Kit and Denzel are paired with a singer with an attitude. Jax's friendship with Miles forces him out of his comfort zone.
Alya's new musical partnership doesn't go as hoped. Singer Scarlett struggles with a movement for non-movers class. Vanessa is hurt when Carly forgets their friendiversary.
Auditions for the mid-term ballet pit Vanessa and Carly against each other yet again. Miles's new lease on life has Jax concerned for his friend's health. Scarlett's intrigue with Julie grows.
Bianca is determined to impress her casting agent mother who is holding auditions at Keaton. Jax challenges Kit to a DJ battle. Denzel's costume designs for the mid-term ballet are put to the test.
Kit faces expulsion from Keaton if she doesn't reveal her secret. Vanessa needs Carly's help to impress Ms. Helstweel. Friction builds when Miles is forced to share studio space with Julie.
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.
