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 // BAILAR - Reach For The Stars [Pittsburgh PA]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2510-000223-g-10534.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Tap // BAILAR - Reach For The Stars [Pittsburgh PA]
StarQuest
Best Tap // BAILAR - Reach For The Stars [Pittsburgh PA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Tap // BAILAR - Reach For The Stars [Pittsburgh PA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Contemporary // AN EVENING I WILL NOT FORGET - Reach For The Stars [Pittsburgh PA]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2509-000194-g-9060.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Contemporary // AN EVENING I WILL NOT FORGET - Reach For The Stars [Pittsburgh PA]
StarQuest
Best Contemporary // AN EVENING I WILL NOT FORGET - Reach For The Stars [Pittsburgh PA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// 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 // AN EVENING I WILL NOT FORGET - Reach For The Stars [Pittsburgh PA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Jazz // UPGRADE - Revolution Dance [Knoxville TN]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2502-000128-c-6787.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Jazz // UPGRADE - Revolution Dance [Knoxville TN]
StarQuest
Best Jazz // UPGRADE - Revolution Dance [Knoxville TN]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Jazz // UPGRADE - Revolution Dance [Knoxville TN]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Hip Hop // BANK ROBBERS - Bristol Dance Academy [Knoxville TN]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2501-000124-b-6625.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Hip Hop // BANK ROBBERS - Bristol Dance Academy [Knoxville TN]
StarQuest
Best Hip Hop // BANK ROBBERS - Bristol Dance Academy [Knoxville TN]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Hip Hop // BANK ROBBERS - Bristol Dance Academy [Knoxville TN]
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 Lyrical // ENOUGH - Revolution Dance [Knoxville TN]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2500-000113-c-6188.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Lyrical // ENOUGH - Revolution Dance [Knoxville TN]
StarQuest
Best Lyrical // ENOUGH - Revolution Dance [Knoxville TN]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// 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 // ENOUGH - Revolution Dance [Knoxville TN]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// 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 Open // RECOVERY - Scenic City Dance [Knoxville TN]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2499-000107-g-5982.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Open // RECOVERY - Scenic City Dance [Knoxville TN]
StarQuest
Best Open // RECOVERY - Scenic City Dance [Knoxville TN]
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 Open // RECOVERY - Scenic City Dance [Knoxville TN]
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 Tap // BALLROOM BLITZ - Star Dance Studio [Atlanta GA]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2497-000128-e-6801.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Tap // BALLROOM BLITZ - Star Dance Studio [Atlanta GA]
StarQuest
Best Tap // BALLROOM BLITZ - Star Dance Studio [Atlanta GA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// 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 // BALLROOM BLITZ - Star Dance Studio [Atlanta GA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// 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 Contemporary // CAUGHT OUT IN THE RAIN - Ginger Brown's Academy of Performing Arts [Atlanta GA]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2496-000124-g-6635.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Contemporary // CAUGHT OUT IN THE RAIN - Ginger Brown's Academy of Performing Arts [Atlanta GA]
StarQuest
Best Contemporary // CAUGHT OUT IN THE RAIN - Ginger Brown's Academy of Performing Arts [Atlanta GA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// 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 // CAUGHT OUT IN THE RAIN - Ginger Brown's Academy of Performing Arts [Atlanta GA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// 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 Acro Gym // WICKED - Ginger Brown's Academy of Performing Arts [Atlanta GA]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2495-000110-g-6004.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Acro Gym // WICKED - Ginger Brown's Academy of Performing Arts [Atlanta GA]
StarQuest
Best Acro Gym // WICKED - Ginger Brown's Academy of Performing Arts [Atlanta GA]
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 // WICKED - Ginger Brown's Academy of Performing Arts [Atlanta GA]
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.
Visit www.industrydanceawards.com
Follow us @industrydanceawards