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 Open // NEVERLAND'S CURSE - Dancin' Spirit Performing Arts [Tewksbury MA]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2394-000428-e-19382.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Open // NEVERLAND'S CURSE - Dancin' Spirit Performing Arts [Tewksbury MA]
StarQuest
Best Open // NEVERLAND'S CURSE - Dancin' Spirit Performing Arts [Tewksbury MA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST OPEN/ACRO GYM/BALLET PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Open // NEVERLAND'S CURSE - Dancin' Spirit Performing Arts [Tewksbury MA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST OPEN/ACRO GYM/BALLET PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Tap // DUM DUM - Jeanne Lynn Dance Studio [Lakeland FL I]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2392-000523-j-24071.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Tap // DUM DUM - Jeanne Lynn Dance Studio [Lakeland FL I]
StarQuest
Best Tap // DUM DUM - Jeanne Lynn Dance Studio [Lakeland FL I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Tap // DUM DUM - Jeanne Lynn Dance Studio [Lakeland FL I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Hip Hop // THIS IS HIP HOP - Fantashique Apprentice Dance Company [Lakeland FL I]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2391-000521-g-23934.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Hip Hop // THIS IS HIP HOP - Fantashique Apprentice Dance Company [Lakeland FL I]
StarQuest
Best Hip Hop // THIS IS HIP HOP - Fantashique Apprentice Dance Company [Lakeland FL I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Hip Hop // THIS IS HIP HOP - Fantashique Apprentice Dance Company [Lakeland FL I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Contemporary // HUNGER - Center Stage Dance Studio [Lakeland FL I]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2390-000492-t-22288.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Contemporary // HUNGER - Center Stage Dance Studio [Lakeland FL I]
StarQuest
Best Contemporary // HUNGER - Center Stage Dance Studio [Lakeland FL I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Contemporary // HUNGER - Center Stage Dance Studio [Lakeland FL I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Jazz // DO SOMETHIN' - Dance Arts by Maria, INC [Lakeland FL I]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2389-000473-c-21297.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Jazz // DO SOMETHIN' - Dance Arts by Maria, INC [Lakeland FL I]
StarQuest
Best Jazz // DO SOMETHIN' - Dance Arts by Maria, INC [Lakeland FL I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Jazz // DO SOMETHIN' - Dance Arts by Maria, INC [Lakeland FL I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Musical Theater // MEIN HERR - Center Stage Dance Studio [Lakeland FL I]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2388-000471-t-21125.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Musical Theater // MEIN HERR - Center Stage Dance Studio [Lakeland FL I]
StarQuest
Best Musical Theater // MEIN HERR - Center Stage Dance Studio [Lakeland FL I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST CHARACTER/MUSICAL THEATER PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Musical Theater // MEIN HERR - Center Stage Dance Studio [Lakeland FL I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST CHARACTER/MUSICAL THEATER PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Open // SHHH... - Orlando International School of Dance [Lakeland FL I]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2386-000311-l-13709.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Open // SHHH... - Orlando International School of Dance [Lakeland FL I]
StarQuest
Best Open // SHHH... - Orlando International School of Dance [Lakeland FL I]
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 // SHHH... - Orlando International School of Dance [Lakeland FL I]
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 Contemporary // AFTER THE SHOW - Imperial Dance Company [Ft Lauderdale FL]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2378-000292-f-12115.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Contemporary // AFTER THE SHOW - Imperial Dance Company [Ft Lauderdale FL]
StarQuest
Best Contemporary // AFTER THE SHOW - Imperial Dance Company [Ft Lauderdale FL]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Contemporary // AFTER THE SHOW - Imperial Dance Company [Ft Lauderdale FL]
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 Jazz // OUTRAGEOUS - Imperial Dance Company [Ft Lauderdale FL]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2375-000282-f-11622.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Jazz // OUTRAGEOUS - Imperial Dance Company [Ft Lauderdale FL]
StarQuest
Best Jazz // OUTRAGEOUS - Imperial Dance Company [Ft Lauderdale FL]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// 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 // OUTRAGEOUS - Imperial Dance Company [Ft Lauderdale FL]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// 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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