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 // BLOW GABRIEL BLOW - Elevate Dance Center [Dallas TX I]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1458-000269-f-10579.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Musical Theater // BLOW GABRIEL BLOW - Elevate Dance Center [Dallas TX I]
StarQuest
Best Musical Theater // BLOW GABRIEL BLOW - Elevate Dance Center [Dallas TX I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST MUSICAL THEATER PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Musical Theater // BLOW GABRIEL BLOW - Elevate Dance Center [Dallas TX I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST MUSICAL THEATER PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Modern // GERSHWIN - Walkers Dance [Andover MA]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1362-000413-n-15095.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Modern // GERSHWIN - Walkers Dance [Andover MA]
StarQuest
Best Modern // GERSHWIN - Walkers Dance [Andover MA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Modern // GERSHWIN - Walkers Dance [Andover MA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Open // FREEDOM - Walkers Dance [Andover MA]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1361-000395-n-14196.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Open // FREEDOM - Walkers Dance [Andover MA]
StarQuest
Best Open // FREEDOM - Walkers Dance [Andover MA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST OPEN/ACRO GYM/BALLET PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Open // FREEDOM - Walkers Dance [Andover MA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST OPEN/ACRO GYM/BALLET PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Hip Hop // WE WANNA PARTY - Studio Rhythm Dance Center [Andover MA]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1360-000358-m-12238.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Hip Hop // WE WANNA PARTY - Studio Rhythm Dance Center [Andover MA]
StarQuest
Best Hip Hop // WE WANNA PARTY - Studio Rhythm Dance Center [Andover MA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Hip Hop // WE WANNA PARTY - Studio Rhythm Dance Center [Andover MA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Jazz // RIHANNA - Applause Studios [Andover MA]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1359-000522-u-20385.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Jazz // RIHANNA - Applause Studios [Andover MA]
StarQuest
Best Jazz // RIHANNA - Applause Studios [Andover MA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Jazz // RIHANNA - Applause Studios [Andover MA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Open // THE RITZ - Applause Studios [Oklahoma City OK]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1358-000516-u-20711.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Open // THE RITZ - Applause Studios [Oklahoma City OK]
StarQuest
Best Open // THE RITZ - Applause Studios [Oklahoma City OK]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST OPEN/ACRO GYM/BALLET PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Open // THE RITZ - Applause Studios [Oklahoma City OK]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST OPEN/ACRO GYM/BALLET PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Musical Theater // BE ITALIAN - Massay's DanceStar Productions [Oklahoma City OK]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1357-000489-l-19161.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Musical Theater // BE ITALIAN - Massay's DanceStar Productions [Oklahoma City OK]
StarQuest
Best Musical Theater // BE ITALIAN - Massay's DanceStar Productions [Oklahoma City OK]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST MUSICAL THEATER PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Musical Theater // BE ITALIAN - Massay's DanceStar Productions [Oklahoma City OK]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST MUSICAL THEATER PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Contemporary // WHERE THE STORY ENDS - Applause Studios [Oklahoma City OK]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1356-000485-u-19030.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Contemporary // WHERE THE STORY ENDS - Applause Studios [Oklahoma City OK]
StarQuest
Best Contemporary // WHERE THE STORY ENDS - Applause Studios [Oklahoma City OK]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Contemporary // WHERE THE STORY ENDS - Applause Studios [Oklahoma City OK]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Tap // SEND MY LOVE - Premiere Dance Company [Oklahoma City OK]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1354-000296-k-11243.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Tap // SEND MY LOVE - Premiere Dance Company [Oklahoma City OK]
StarQuest
Best Tap // SEND MY LOVE - Premiere Dance Company [Oklahoma City OK]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Tap // SEND MY LOVE - Premiere Dance Company [Oklahoma City OK]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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