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 Tap // FLIGHT - ExtravaDance and Tumble [Raleigh NC]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2520-000324-n-15720.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Tap // FLIGHT - ExtravaDance and Tumble [Raleigh NC]
StarQuest
Best Tap // FLIGHT - ExtravaDance and Tumble [Raleigh NC]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Tap // FLIGHT - ExtravaDance and Tumble [Raleigh NC]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Hip Hop // VIRAL - The Academy Of Dance [Raleigh NC]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2519-000309-t-14830.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Hip Hop // VIRAL - The Academy Of Dance [Raleigh NC]
StarQuest
Best Hip Hop // VIRAL - The Academy Of Dance [Raleigh NC]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Hip Hop // VIRAL - The Academy Of Dance [Raleigh NC]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Open // RITMO CALIENTE - The Academy Of Dance [Raleigh NC]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2518-000308-t-18851.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Open // RITMO CALIENTE - The Academy Of Dance [Raleigh NC]
StarQuest
Best Open // RITMO CALIENTE - The Academy Of Dance [Raleigh NC]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST OPEN/ACRO GYM/BALLET PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Open // RITMO CALIENTE - The Academy Of Dance [Raleigh NC]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST OPEN/ACRO GYM/BALLET PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Contemporary // BREAKS TODAY - No Limits Dance Center [Raleigh NC]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2517-000291-r-13853.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Contemporary // BREAKS TODAY - No Limits Dance Center [Raleigh NC]
StarQuest
Best Contemporary // BREAKS TODAY - No Limits Dance Center [Raleigh NC]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Contemporary // BREAKS TODAY - No Limits Dance Center [Raleigh NC]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Musical Theater // HAMILTON - The Academy Of Dance [Raleigh NC]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2516-000284-t-13581.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Musical Theater // HAMILTON - The Academy Of Dance [Raleigh NC]
StarQuest
Best Musical Theater // HAMILTON - The Academy Of Dance [Raleigh NC]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST CHARACTER/MUSICAL THEATER PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Musical Theater // HAMILTON - The Academy Of Dance [Raleigh NC]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST CHARACTER/MUSICAL THEATER PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Jazz // HOLD YOUR HEAD UP - Studio 19 Dance Complex [Pittsburgh PA]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2514-000437-j-19656.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Jazz // HOLD YOUR HEAD UP - Studio 19 Dance Complex [Pittsburgh PA]
StarQuest
Best Jazz // HOLD YOUR HEAD UP - Studio 19 Dance Complex [Pittsburgh PA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Jazz // HOLD YOUR HEAD UP - Studio 19 Dance Complex [Pittsburgh PA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Musical Theater // MEIN HERR - The Pennsylvania Dance Company [Pittsburgh PA]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2513-000412-i-18308.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Musical Theater // MEIN HERR - The Pennsylvania Dance Company [Pittsburgh PA]
StarQuest
Best Musical Theater // MEIN HERR - The Pennsylvania Dance Company [Pittsburgh PA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST CHARACTER/MUSICAL THEATER 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 Theater // MEIN HERR - The Pennsylvania Dance Company [Pittsburgh PA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST CHARACTER/MUSICAL THEATER PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Acro Gym // RISE UP - Studio 19 Dance Complex [Pittsburgh PA]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2512-000401-j-17850.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Acro Gym // RISE UP - Studio 19 Dance Complex [Pittsburgh PA]
StarQuest
Best Acro Gym // RISE UP - Studio 19 Dance Complex [Pittsburgh PA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST OPEN/ACRO GYM/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 Acro Gym // RISE UP - Studio 19 Dance Complex [Pittsburgh PA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST OPEN/ACRO GYM/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 Hip Hop // WHERE MY PARTY PEOPLE AT? - Studio 19 Dance Complex [Pittsburgh PA]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2511-000387-j-17229.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Hip Hop // WHERE MY PARTY PEOPLE AT? - Studio 19 Dance Complex [Pittsburgh PA]
StarQuest
Best Hip Hop // WHERE MY PARTY PEOPLE AT? - Studio 19 Dance Complex [Pittsburgh PA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST HIP HOP 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 // WHERE MY PARTY PEOPLE AT? - Studio 19 Dance Complex [Pittsburgh PA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST HIP HOP 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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