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 Hip Hop // NASA - Creative Edge Dance Academy [Hackensack NJ]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1935-000406-e-18407.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Hip Hop // NASA - Creative Edge Dance Academy [Hackensack NJ]
StarQuest
Best Hip Hop // NASA - Creative Edge Dance Academy [Hackensack NJ]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Hip Hop // NASA - Creative Edge Dance Academy [Hackensack NJ]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Open // WATCH WHAT HAPPENS - Essex Dance Academy [Hackensack NJ]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1934-000394-k-17870.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Open // WATCH WHAT HAPPENS - Essex Dance Academy [Hackensack NJ]
StarQuest
Best Open // WATCH WHAT HAPPENS - Essex Dance Academy [Hackensack NJ]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST OPEN/ACRO GYM/BALLET PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Open // WATCH WHAT HAPPENS - Essex Dance Academy [Hackensack NJ]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST OPEN/ACRO GYM/BALLET PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Tap // SEVENS - Dance Dimensions [Hackensack NJ]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1933-000272-h-12334.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Tap // SEVENS - Dance Dimensions [Hackensack NJ]
StarQuest
Best Tap // SEVENS - Dance Dimensions [Hackensack NJ]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Tap // SEVENS - Dance Dimensions [Hackensack NJ]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Contemporary // BIRD GIRL - Essex Dance Academy [Hackensack NJ]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1932-000236-k-11289.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Contemporary // BIRD GIRL - Essex Dance Academy [Hackensack NJ]
StarQuest
Best Contemporary // BIRD GIRL - Essex Dance Academy [Hackensack NJ]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Contemporary // BIRD GIRL - Essex Dance Academy [Hackensack NJ]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Jazz // LE JAZZ HOT - Broadway Bound Dance Center [Hackensack NJ]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1931-000230-f-11033.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Jazz // LE JAZZ HOT - Broadway Bound Dance Center [Hackensack NJ]
StarQuest
Best Jazz // LE JAZZ HOT - Broadway Bound Dance Center [Hackensack NJ]2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Jazz // LE JAZZ HOT - Broadway Bound Dance Center [Hackensack NJ]2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Tap // GAME ON - Celebrity Dance Emporium Inc [Youngstown OH]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1929-000331-i-14420.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Tap // GAME ON - Celebrity Dance Emporium Inc [Youngstown OH]
StarQuest
Best Tap // GAME ON - Celebrity Dance Emporium Inc [Youngstown OH]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Tap // GAME ON - Celebrity Dance Emporium Inc [Youngstown OH]
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 Acro Gym // WHICH WITCH - The Thomas Studio Of Performing Arts [Youngstown OH]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1928-000321-e-13970.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Acro Gym // WHICH WITCH - The Thomas Studio Of Performing Arts [Youngstown OH]
StarQuest
Best Acro Gym // WHICH WITCH - The Thomas Studio Of Performing Arts [Youngstown OH]
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 // WHICH WITCH - The Thomas Studio Of Performing Arts [Youngstown OH]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST OPEN/ACRO GYM/BALLET PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Musical Theater // AND IT'S GONE - The Performing Arts Center [Youngstown OH]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1927-000301-o-12896.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Musical Theater // AND IT'S GONE - The Performing Arts Center [Youngstown OH]
StarQuest
Best Musical Theater // AND IT'S GONE - The Performing Arts Center [Youngstown OH]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST CHARACTER/MUSICAL THEATER PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Musical Theater // AND IT'S GONE - The Performing Arts Center [Youngstown OH]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST CHARACTER/MUSICAL THEATER PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Hip Hop // MANOLO - The Thomas Studio Of Performing Arts [Youngstown OH]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1926-000285-e-12445.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Hip Hop // MANOLO - The Thomas Studio Of Performing Arts [Youngstown OH]
StarQuest
Best Hip Hop // MANOLO - The Thomas Studio Of Performing Arts [Youngstown OH]
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 // MANOLO - The Thomas Studio Of Performing Arts [Youngstown OH]
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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