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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![Best Jazz // MUSIC CLASS – RHYTHM DANCE CENTER [Grand Rapids, MI]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/3/2272-473.JPG?width=220&height=165)
Best Jazz // MUSIC CLASS – RHYTHM DANCE CENTER [Grand Rapids, MI]
Masquerade
Best Jazz // MUSIC CLASS – RHYTHM DANCE CENTER [Grand Rapids, MI]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Masquerade Dance // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Jazz // MUSIC CLASS – RHYTHM DANCE CENTER [Grand Rapids, MI]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Masquerade Dance // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Hip-Hop // SHOW DAS PODEROSAS – THE DANCE CONSERVATORY [Grand Rapids, MI]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/3/2271-463.JPG?width=220&height=165)
Best Hip-Hop // SHOW DAS PODEROSAS – THE DANCE CONSERVATORY [Grand Rapids, MI]
Masquerade
Best Hip-Hop // SHOW DAS PODEROSAS – THE DANCE CONSERVATORY [Grand Rapids, MI]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Masquerade Dance // BEST HIP-HOP PERFORMANCE ///
Congrats! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2018 Industry Dance Awards.
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Best Hip-Hop // SHOW DAS PODEROSAS – THE DANCE CONSERVATORY [Grand Rapids, MI]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Masquerade Dance // BEST HIP-HOP PERFORMANCE ///
Congrats! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2018 Industry Dance Awards.
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![Best Open // DON’T – FUSION CENTER FOR DANCE [Grand Rapids, MI]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/3/2270-417.JPG?width=220&height=165)
Best Open // DON’T – FUSION CENTER FOR DANCE [Grand Rapids, MI]
Masquerade
Best Open // DON’T – FUSION CENTER FOR DANCE [Grand Rapids, MI]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Masquerade Dance // BEST OPEN/BALLET PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Open // DON’T – FUSION CENTER FOR DANCE [Grand Rapids, MI]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Masquerade Dance // BEST OPEN/BALLET PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Contemporary // ANGEL FLYING TOO CLOSE TO THE GROUND – RHYTHM DANCE CENTER [Grand Rapids, MI]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/3/2269-439.JPG?width=220&height=165)
Best Contemporary // ANGEL FLYING TOO CLOSE TO THE GROUND – RHYTHM DANCE CENTER [Grand Rapids, MI]
Masquerade
Best Contemporary // ANGEL FLYING TOO CLOSE TO THE GROUND – RHYTHM DANCE CENTER [Grand Rapids, MI]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Masquerade Dance // BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Contemporary // ANGEL FLYING TOO CLOSE TO THE GROUND – RHYTHM DANCE CENTER [Grand Rapids, MI]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Masquerade Dance // BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Musical Theater // REVENGE PARTY – KATHY’S DANCE CO. [Grand Rapids, MI]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/3/2268-374.JPG?width=220&height=165)
Best Musical Theater // REVENGE PARTY – KATHY’S DANCE CO. [Grand Rapids, MI]
Masquerade
Best Musical Theater // REVENGE PARTY – KATHY’S DANCE CO. [Grand Rapids, MI]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Masquerade Dance // BEST MUSICAL THEATER/CHARACTER PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Musical Theater // REVENGE PARTY – KATHY’S DANCE CO. [Grand Rapids, MI]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Masquerade Dance // BEST MUSICAL THEATER/CHARACTER PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Tap // COMING HOME – KATHY’S DANCE CO. [Grand Rapids, MI]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/3/2267-358.JPG?width=220&height=165)
Best Tap // COMING HOME – KATHY’S DANCE CO. [Grand Rapids, MI]
Masquerade
Best Tap // COMING HOME – KATHY’S DANCE CO. [Grand Rapids, MI]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Masquerade Dance // BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Tap // COMING HOME – KATHY’S DANCE CO. [Grand Rapids, MI]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Masquerade Dance // BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Jazz // ALL NITE – THE DANCE AUTHORITY [Des Moines, IA]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/3/2085-256.JPG?width=220&height=165)
Best Jazz // ALL NITE – THE DANCE AUTHORITY [Des Moines, IA]
Masquerade
Best Jazz // ALL NITE – THE DANCE AUTHORITY [Des Moines, IA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Masquerade Dance // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
Congrats! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2019 Industry Dance Awards.
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Best Jazz // ALL NITE – THE DANCE AUTHORITY [Des Moines, IA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Masquerade Dance // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
Congrats! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2019 Industry Dance Awards.
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![Best Open // SIGN OF THE TIMES – THE DANCE AUTHORITY [Des Moines, IA]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/3/2084-238.JPG?width=220&height=165)
Best Open // SIGN OF THE TIMES – THE DANCE AUTHORITY [Des Moines, IA]
Masquerade
Best Open // SIGN OF THE TIMES – THE DANCE AUTHORITY [Des Moines, IA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Masquerade Dance // BEST OPEN/BALLET PERFORMANCE ///
Congrats! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2019 Industry Dance Awards.
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Best Open // SIGN OF THE TIMES – THE DANCE AUTHORITY [Des Moines, IA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Masquerade Dance // BEST OPEN/BALLET PERFORMANCE ///
Congrats! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2019 Industry Dance Awards.
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![Best Contemporary // SHOT ME DOWN – THE DANCE AUTHORITY [Des Moines, IA]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/3/2083-216.JPG?width=220&height=165)
Best Contemporary // SHOT ME DOWN – THE DANCE AUTHORITY [Des Moines, IA]
Masquerade
Best Contemporary // SHOT ME DOWN – THE DANCE AUTHORITY [Des Moines, IA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Masquerade Dance // BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
Congrats! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2019 Industry Dance Awards.
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Best Contemporary // SHOT ME DOWN – THE DANCE AUTHORITY [Des Moines, IA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Masquerade Dance // BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
Congrats! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2019 Industry Dance Awards.
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