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 Jazz // BUM BUM TAM TAM - The Thomas Studio Of Performing Arts [Youngstown OH]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1925-000284-e-12132.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Jazz // BUM BUM TAM TAM - The Thomas Studio Of Performing Arts [Youngstown OH]
StarQuest
Best Jazz // BUM BUM TAM TAM - The Thomas Studio Of Performing Arts [Youngstown OH]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Jazz // BUM BUM TAM TAM - The Thomas Studio Of Performing Arts [Youngstown OH]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Contemporary // BODY ELECTRIC - The Thomas Studio of Performing Arts [Youngstown OH]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1924-000096-e-4474.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Contemporary // BODY ELECTRIC - The Thomas Studio of Performing Arts [Youngstown OH]
StarQuest
Best Contemporary // BODY ELECTRIC - The Thomas Studio of Performing Arts [Youngstown OH]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Contemporary // BODY ELECTRIC - The Thomas Studio of Performing Arts [Youngstown OH]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Contemporary // WE ALL TRY - Dance Connection Performing Arts Center [St Louis MO I]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1922-000486-j-21543.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Contemporary // WE ALL TRY - Dance Connection Performing Arts Center [St Louis MO I]
StarQuest
Best Contemporary // WE ALL TRY - Dance Connection Performing Arts Center [St Louis MO I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Contemporary // WE ALL TRY - Dance Connection Performing Arts Center [St Louis MO I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Jazz // BLACK CAT - Dance Connection Performing Arts Center [St Louis MO I]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1921-000481-j-21312.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Jazz // BLACK CAT - Dance Connection Performing Arts Center [St Louis MO I]
StarQuest
Best Jazz // BLACK CAT - Dance Connection Performing Arts Center [St Louis MO I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Jazz // BLACK CAT - Dance Connection Performing Arts Center [St Louis MO I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Musical Theater // STRIKE THAT, REVERSE IT! - Dance Connection Performing Arts Center [St Louis MO I]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1920-000337-j-14568.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Musical Theater // STRIKE THAT, REVERSE IT! - Dance Connection Performing Arts Center [St Louis MO I]
StarQuest
Best Musical Theater // STRIKE THAT, REVERSE IT! - Dance Connection Performing Arts Center [St Louis MO I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST CHARACTER/MUSICAL THEATER PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Musical Theater // STRIKE THAT, REVERSE IT! - Dance Connection Performing Arts Center [St Louis MO I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST CHARACTER/MUSICAL THEATER PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Tap // DOP - Charmette Academy of Dance & Acrobatics [St Louis MO I]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1919-000294-k-12447.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Tap // DOP - Charmette Academy of Dance & Acrobatics [St Louis MO I]
StarQuest
Best Tap // DOP - Charmette Academy of Dance & Acrobatics [St Louis MO I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Tap // DOP - Charmette Academy of Dance & Acrobatics [St Louis MO I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Open // PROCESSION - The Pulse Performing Arts Center [St Louis MO I]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1918-000293-e-12404.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Open // PROCESSION - The Pulse Performing Arts Center [St Louis MO I]
StarQuest
Best Open // PROCESSION - The Pulse Performing Arts Center [St Louis MO I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST OPEN/ACRO GYM/BALLET PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Open // PROCESSION - The Pulse Performing Arts Center [St Louis MO I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST OPEN/ACRO GYM/BALLET PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Hip Hop // SISTER SPLASH - Dance Connection Performing Arts Center [St Louis MO I]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1917-000280-j-11711.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Hip Hop // SISTER SPLASH - Dance Connection Performing Arts Center [St Louis MO I]
StarQuest
Best Hip Hop // SISTER SPLASH - Dance Connection Performing Arts Center [St Louis MO I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Hip Hop // SISTER SPLASH - Dance Connection Performing Arts Center [St Louis MO I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Hip Hop // CHILL OUT - Xtreme Dance Academy [Durham NC]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1915-000398-h-58947.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Hip Hop // CHILL OUT - Xtreme Dance Academy [Durham NC]
StarQuest
Best Hip Hop // CHILL OUT - Xtreme Dance Academy [Durham NC]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Hip Hop // CHILL OUT - Xtreme Dance Academy [Durham NC]
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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