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 Musical Theater // WORKAHOLICS - East County Performing Arts Center [San Jose CA]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/3913-000332-y-14111.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Musical Theater // WORKAHOLICS - East County Performing Arts Center [San Jose CA]
StarQuest
Best Musical Theater // WORKAHOLICS - East County Performing Arts Center [San Jose CA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST CHARACTER/MUSICAL THEATER PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Musical Theater // WORKAHOLICS - East County Performing Arts Center [San Jose CA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST CHARACTER/MUSICAL THEATER PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Jazz // LET ME GO - East County Performing Arts Center [San Jose CA]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/3912-000311-y-13311.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Jazz // LET ME GO - East County Performing Arts Center [San Jose CA]
StarQuest
Best Jazz // LET ME GO - East County Performing Arts Center [San Jose CA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Jazz // LET ME GO - East County Performing Arts Center [San Jose CA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Hip Hop // GODDESS GANG - East County Performing Arts Center [San Jose CA]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/3911-000295-y-12724.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Hip Hop // GODDESS GANG - East County Performing Arts Center [San Jose CA]
StarQuest
Best Hip Hop // GODDESS GANG - East County Performing Arts Center [San Jose CA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Hip Hop // GODDESS GANG - East County Performing Arts Center [San Jose CA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Tap // MY CHICK TAPS - East County Performing Arts Center [San Jose CA]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/3910-000293-y-12476.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Tap // MY CHICK TAPS - East County Performing Arts Center [San Jose CA]
StarQuest
Best Tap // MY CHICK TAPS - East County Performing Arts Center [San Jose CA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Tap // MY CHICK TAPS - East County Performing Arts Center [San Jose CA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Contemporary // LEAVE A LIGHT ON - Ayako School of Ballet [San Jose CA]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/3909-000292-r-12404.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Contemporary // LEAVE A LIGHT ON - Ayako School of Ballet [San Jose CA]
StarQuest
Best Contemporary // LEAVE A LIGHT ON - Ayako School of Ballet [San Jose CA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Contemporary // LEAVE A LIGHT ON - Ayako School of Ballet [San Jose CA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Lyrical // WHY I LOVE YOU - Barbara Hatch School of Dance [Grand Rapids MI]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/3907-000241-e-12019.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Lyrical // WHY I LOVE YOU - Barbara Hatch School of Dance [Grand Rapids MI]
StarQuest
Best Lyrical // WHY I LOVE YOU - Barbara Hatch School of Dance [Grand Rapids MI]
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 Lyrical // WHY I LOVE YOU - Barbara Hatch School of Dance [Grand Rapids MI]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Musical Theater // FUN, LAUGH, GOOD TIMES - Center Stage Dance Studio [Grand Rapids MI]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/3906-000234-n-11601.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Musical Theater // FUN, LAUGH, GOOD TIMES - Center Stage Dance Studio [Grand Rapids MI]
StarQuest
Best Musical Theater // FUN, LAUGH, GOOD TIMES - Center Stage Dance Studio [Grand Rapids MI]
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 // FUN, LAUGH, GOOD TIMES - Center Stage Dance Studio [Grand Rapids MI]
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 Jazz // HIDEAWAY - Barbara Hatch School of Dance [Grand Rapids MI]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/3905-000216-e-10593.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Jazz // HIDEAWAY - Barbara Hatch School of Dance [Grand Rapids MI]
StarQuest
Best Jazz // HIDEAWAY - Barbara Hatch School of Dance [Grand Rapids MI]
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 // HIDEAWAY - Barbara Hatch School of Dance [Grand Rapids MI]
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 Hip Hop // MACHIKA - Center Stage Dance Studio [Grand Rapids MI]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/3904-000223-n-10924.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Hip Hop // MACHIKA - Center Stage Dance Studio [Grand Rapids MI]
StarQuest
Best Hip Hop // MACHIKA - Center Stage Dance Studio [Grand Rapids MI]
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 // MACHIKA - Center Stage Dance Studio [Grand Rapids MI]
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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