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 Contemporary // COLLATERAL BEAUTY - The Dance Connection [Hartford CT]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1946-000187-i-8424.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Contemporary // COLLATERAL BEAUTY - The Dance Connection [Hartford CT]
StarQuest
Best Contemporary // COLLATERAL BEAUTY - The Dance Connection [Hartford CT]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Contemporary // COLLATERAL BEAUTY - The Dance Connection [Hartford CT]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Acro Gym // CELLO SONG - Evjen Academy of Performing Arts [Hartford CT]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1945-000179-j-7970.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Acro Gym // CELLO SONG - Evjen Academy of Performing Arts [Hartford CT]
StarQuest
Best Acro Gym // CELLO SONG - Evjen Academy of Performing Arts [Hartford CT]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST OPEN/ACRO GYM/BALLET PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Acro Gym // CELLO SONG - Evjen Academy of Performing Arts [Hartford CT]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST OPEN/ACRO GYM/BALLET PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Open // HAZEY - Carlsbad Dance Centre [San Diego CA]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1943-000521-h-25537.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Open // HAZEY - Carlsbad Dance Centre [San Diego CA]
StarQuest
Best Open // HAZEY - Carlsbad Dance Centre [San Diego CA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST OPEN/ACRO GYM/BALLET PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Open // HAZEY - Carlsbad Dance Centre [San Diego CA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST OPEN/ACRO GYM/BALLET PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Hip Hop // THE T - Carlsbad Dance Centre [San Diego CA]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1942-000483-h-23312.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Hip Hop // THE T - Carlsbad Dance Centre [San Diego CA]
StarQuest
Best Hip Hop // THE T - Carlsbad Dance Centre [San Diego CA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Hip Hop // THE T - Carlsbad Dance Centre [San Diego CA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Character // JIVIN' - Carlsbad Dance Centre [San Diego CA]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1941-000461-h-22152.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Character // JIVIN' - Carlsbad Dance Centre [San Diego CA]
StarQuest
Best Character // JIVIN' - Carlsbad Dance Centre [San Diego CA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST CHARACTER/MUSICAL THEATER PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Character // JIVIN' - Carlsbad Dance Centre [San Diego CA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST CHARACTER/MUSICAL THEATER PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Lyrical // BLACKOUT - Pacific Dance [San Diego CA]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1940-000460-a-22109.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Lyrical // BLACKOUT - Pacific Dance [San Diego CA]
StarQuest
Best Lyrical // BLACKOUT - Pacific Dance [San Diego CA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Lyrical // BLACKOUT - Pacific Dance [San Diego CA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Tap // RUNAWAY BABY - Carlsbad Dance Centre [San Diego CA]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1939-000332-h-16076.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Tap // RUNAWAY BABY - Carlsbad Dance Centre [San Diego CA]
StarQuest
Best Tap // RUNAWAY BABY - Carlsbad Dance Centre [San Diego CA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Tap // RUNAWAY BABY - Carlsbad Dance Centre [San Diego CA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Jazz // SHOWSTOPPER - Pacific Dance [San Diego CA]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1938-000319-a-15230.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Jazz // SHOWSTOPPER - Pacific Dance [San Diego CA]
StarQuest
Best Jazz // SHOWSTOPPER - Pacific Dance [San Diego CA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Jazz // SHOWSTOPPER - Pacific Dance [San Diego CA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Musical Theater // NICEST KIDS IN TOWN - Creative Edge Dance Academy [Hackensack NJ]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1936-000414-e-18718.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Musical Theater // NICEST KIDS IN TOWN - Creative Edge Dance Academy [Hackensack NJ]
StarQuest
Best Musical Theater // NICEST KIDS IN TOWN - Creative Edge Dance Academy [Hackensack NJ]
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 // NICEST KIDS IN TOWN - Creative Edge Dance Academy [Hackensack NJ]
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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