These performances received the prestigious honor of being presented with an IDA Outstanding Performance Award at their regional competition. To be eligible, performances must compete in the Elite level and be entered as a Small Group, Large Group, or Line (Ages 12 & Up).
Outstanding Performance Award recipients are entered into the nomination pool for their respective category at the 2026 Industry Dance Awards. Please note that these performances are not yet official nominees and are currently "in the running" for nomination.
At the conclusion of the competition season, each sponsored competition will select and submit one official nominee per category from its pool of Outstanding Performance Award recipients. The official nominees for the 2026 Industry Dance Awards will be announced on July 21, 2026.
Congratulations to all Outstanding Performance Award recipients, and best of luck during the nomination process!
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Why You Always Hatin
Best Hip Hop // THE DANCE COMPANY [NASHUA, NH]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Groove Dance Competition // Best Hip Hop
Congrats! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2019 Industry Dance Awards.
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My Man
Best Musical Theatre // NORTH SHORE DANCE ACADEMY [NASHUA, NH]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Groove Dance Competition // Best Musical Theatre
Congrats! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2019 Industry Dance Awards.
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The Jackson Medley
Best Tap/Clogging // TINA MARIES DANCE ACADEMY [NASHUA, NH]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Groove Dance Competition // Best Tap/Clogging
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I Will Wait
Best Contemporary/Lyrical/Modern // TINA MARIES DANCE ACADEMY [NASHUA, NH]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Groove Dance Competition // Best Contemporary/Lyrical/Modern
Congrats! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2019 Industry Dance Awards.
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Glamazon
Best Jazz // SALLY GOULD DANCE CENTER [NASHUA, NH]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Groove Dance Competition // Best Jazz
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Behind The Smile
Best Acro/Ballet/Open // SALLY GOULD DANCE CENTER [NASHUA, NH]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Groove Dance Competition // Best Acro/Ballet/Open
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Sing
Best Tap/Clogging // GREENDALE DANCE ACADEMY [NASHUA, NH]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Groove Dance Competition // Best Tap/Clogging
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Working Gears
Best Acro/Ballet/Open // GREENDALE DANCE ACADEMY [NASHUA, NH]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Groove Dance Competition // Best Acro/Ballet/Open
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Miss Otis Regrets
Best Musical Theatre // THE STUDIO CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS [CHARLESTON, SC]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Groove Dance Competition // Best Musical Theatre
Congrats! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2019 Industry Dance Awards.
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