Alexandra Beaton

Alexandra Beaton (born c. 1994) is a Canadian actress known for her role as Emily on the Canadian teen drama series The Next Step. She grew up near Claremont, Ontario and has a younger sister named Sophie. Beaton started ballet classes at the age of two and began acting at five years old. She studied political science at the University of Guelph, which helped her develop critical thinking skills. Beaton made her professional acting debut in the 2006 film 300 and has appeared in various television advertisements. In 2013, she was cast in The Next Step as Emily, a character she describes as a bit of a mean girl. Beaton is the only cast member with extensive acting experience prior to the series.