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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DECIMATION
Spotlight
Best Hip-Hop/Jazz Funk // DECIMATION - STUDIO 808 DANCEPROJECT [Honolulu, HI]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST HIP-HOP/JAZZ FUNK 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 Hip-Hop/Jazz Funk // DECIMATION - STUDIO 808 DANCEPROJECT [Honolulu, HI]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST HIP-HOP/JAZZ FUNK 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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EXHUMED
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Best Contemporary/Lyrical/Modern // EXHUMED - PAS DE DEUX HAWAII [Honolulu, HI]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST CONTEMPORARY/LYRICAL/MODERN 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/Lyrical/Modern // EXHUMED - PAS DE DEUX HAWAII [Honolulu, HI]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST CONTEMPORARY/LYRICAL/MODERN 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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COPPELIA
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Best Ballet/Open/Acro // COPPELIA - PAS DE DEUX HAWAII [Honolulu, HI]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST BALLET/OPEN/ACRO 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 Ballet/Open/Acro // COPPELIA - PAS DE DEUX HAWAII [Honolulu, HI]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST BALLET/OPEN/ACRO 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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I'M SO LONESOME I COULD CRY
Spotlight
Best Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary // I'M SO LONESOME I COULD CRY - STUDIO H DANCE COMPANY [Branson, MO]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // 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 Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary // I'M SO LONESOME I COULD CRY - STUDIO H DANCE COMPANY [Branson, MO]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // 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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GIRLS LIKE YOU
Spotlight
Best Tap // GIRLS LIKE YOU - STUDIO H DANCE COMPANY [Branson, MO]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST TAP 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 Tap // GIRLS LIKE YOU - STUDIO H DANCE COMPANY [Branson, MO]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST TAP 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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PRAYING
Spotlight
Best Tap // PRAYING - SUMMIT DANCE CO. [Seattle, WA 3]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST TAP 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 Tap // PRAYING - SUMMIT DANCE CO. [Seattle, WA 3]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST TAP 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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LA BALA
Spotlight
Best Open/Ballet/Acro // LA BALA - NORTHWEST DANCE AND ACRO [Seattle, WA 3]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO 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/Ballet/Acro // LA BALA - NORTHWEST DANCE AND ACRO [Seattle, WA 3]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO 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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REVENGE PARTY
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Best Musical Theatre/Novelty/Character // REVENGE PARTY - SUMMIT DANCE CO. [Seattle, WA 3]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST MUSICAL THEATRE/NOVELTY/CHARACTER 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 Musical Theatre/Novelty/Character // REVENGE PARTY - SUMMIT DANCE CO. [Seattle, WA 3]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST MUSICAL THEATRE/NOVELTY/CHARACTER 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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CLOUD
Spotlight
Best Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary // CLOUD - NORTHWEST DANCE AND ACRO [Seattle, WA 3]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // 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 Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary // CLOUD - NORTHWEST DANCE AND ACRO [Seattle, WA 3]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // 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.
Visit www.industrydanceawards.com
Follow @industrydanceawards