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 Lyrical // DADDY'S SON - Dancin' Spirit Performing Arts [Tewksbury MA]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2181-000443-e-20201.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Lyrical // DADDY'S SON - Dancin' Spirit Performing Arts [Tewksbury MA]
StarQuest
Best Lyrical // DADDY'S SON - Dancin' Spirit Performing Arts [Tewksbury MA]
2018 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance /// BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Lyrical // DADDY'S SON - Dancin' Spirit Performing Arts [Tewksbury MA]
2018 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance /// BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Jazz // LOVE SHACK - Encore Dance Academy [Tewksbury MA]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2180-000442-f-20161.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Jazz // LOVE SHACK - Encore Dance Academy [Tewksbury MA]
StarQuest
Best Jazz // LOVE SHACK - Encore Dance Academy [Tewksbury MA]
2018 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance /// BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Jazz // LOVE SHACK - Encore Dance Academy [Tewksbury MA]
2018 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance /// BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Hip Hop // SLITHER - Encore Dance Academy [Tewksbury MA]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2179-000424-f-19112.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Hip Hop // SLITHER - Encore Dance Academy [Tewksbury MA]
StarQuest
Best Hip Hop // SLITHER - Encore Dance Academy [Tewksbury MA]
2018 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance /// BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Hip Hop // SLITHER - Encore Dance Academy [Tewksbury MA]
2018 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance /// BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Tap // WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE - Encore Dance Academy [Tewksbury MA]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2178-000411-f-18384.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Tap // WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE - Encore Dance Academy [Tewksbury MA]
StarQuest
Best Tap // WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE - Encore Dance Academy [Tewksbury MA]
2018 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance /// BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Tap // WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE - Encore Dance Academy [Tewksbury MA]
2018 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance /// BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Tap // SHAPE OF YOU - Dance Unlimited LLC [Providence RI]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2176-000502-p-23997.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Tap // SHAPE OF YOU - Dance Unlimited LLC [Providence RI]
StarQuest
Best Tap // SHAPE OF YOU - Dance Unlimited LLC [Providence RI]
2018 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance /// BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Tap // SHAPE OF YOU - Dance Unlimited LLC [Providence RI]
2018 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance /// BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Open // WHEN EVERYTHING WAS MINE - The Talent Factory [Providence RI]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2175-000495-o-23648.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Open // WHEN EVERYTHING WAS MINE - The Talent Factory [Providence RI]
StarQuest
Best Open // WHEN EVERYTHING WAS MINE - The Talent Factory [Providence RI]
2018 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance /// BEST OPEN/ACRO GYM/BALLET PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Open // WHEN EVERYTHING WAS MINE - The Talent Factory [Providence RI]
2018 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance /// BEST OPEN/ACRO GYM/BALLET PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Musical Theater // RICH MAN'S FRUG - Dance Unlimited LLC [Providence RI]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2174-000465-p-22221.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Musical Theater // RICH MAN'S FRUG - Dance Unlimited LLC [Providence RI]
StarQuest
Best Musical Theater // RICH MAN'S FRUG - Dance Unlimited LLC [Providence RI]
2018 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance /// BEST CHARACTER/MUSICAL THEATER PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Musical Theater // RICH MAN'S FRUG - Dance Unlimited LLC [Providence RI]
2018 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance /// BEST CHARACTER/MUSICAL THEATER PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Hip Hop // BAE AREA - The Talent Factory [Providence RI]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2173-000458-o-21841.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Hip Hop // BAE AREA - The Talent Factory [Providence RI]
StarQuest
Best Hip Hop // BAE AREA - The Talent Factory [Providence RI]
2018 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance /// BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Hip Hop // BAE AREA - The Talent Factory [Providence RI]
2018 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance /// BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Jazz // BABATUQUE - The Talent Factory [Providence RI]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2172-000436-o-20688.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Jazz // BABATUQUE - The Talent Factory [Providence RI]
StarQuest
Best Jazz // BABATUQUE - The Talent Factory [Providence RI]
2018 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance /// BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Jazz // BABATUQUE - The Talent Factory [Providence RI]
2018 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance /// BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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