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 // MIDNIGHT TRAIN - Performers Edge Dance Center [Orlando FL]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1234-000071-e-3842.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Jazz // MIDNIGHT TRAIN - Performers Edge Dance Center [Orlando FL]
StarQuest
Best Jazz // MIDNIGHT TRAIN - Performers Edge Dance Center [Orlando FL]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Jazz // MIDNIGHT TRAIN - Performers Edge Dance Center [Orlando FL]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Hip Hop // HIDDEN WARRIORS - Performers Edge Dance Center [Orlando FL]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1233-000064-e-3645.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Hip Hop // HIDDEN WARRIORS - Performers Edge Dance Center [Orlando FL]
StarQuest
Best Hip Hop // HIDDEN WARRIORS - Performers Edge Dance Center [Orlando FL]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Hip Hop // HIDDEN WARRIORS - Performers Edge Dance Center [Orlando FL]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Contemporary // DEPTH OVER DISTANCE - Performers Edge Dance Center [Orlando FL]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1232-000058-e-3456.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Contemporary // DEPTH OVER DISTANCE - Performers Edge Dance Center [Orlando FL]
StarQuest
Best Contemporary // DEPTH OVER DISTANCE - Performers Edge Dance Center [Orlando FL]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Contemporary // DEPTH OVER DISTANCE - Performers Edge Dance Center [Orlando FL]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Musical Theater // CHICAGO - Performers Edge Dance Center [Orlando FL]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1231-000041-e-2542.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Musical Theater // CHICAGO - Performers Edge Dance Center [Orlando FL]
StarQuest
Best Musical Theater // CHICAGO - Performers Edge Dance Center [Orlando FL]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST CHARACTER/MUSICAL THEATER PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Musical Theater // CHICAGO - Performers Edge Dance Center [Orlando FL]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST CHARACTER/MUSICAL THEATER PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Lyrical // FRIENDS - Kims Performing Arts Centre [Houston TX I]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1228-000075-c-3866.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Lyrical // FRIENDS - Kims Performing Arts Centre [Houston TX I]
StarQuest
Best Lyrical // FRIENDS - Kims Performing Arts Centre [Houston TX I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Lyrical // FRIENDS - Kims Performing Arts Centre [Houston TX I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Tap // 90s JAMS - Miss Amys Competitive Edge Dance Co [Nashville TN]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1215-000300-j-12544.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Tap // 90s JAMS - Miss Amys Competitive Edge Dance Co [Nashville TN]
StarQuest
Best Tap // 90s JAMS - Miss Amys Competitive Edge Dance Co [Nashville TN]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Tap // 90s JAMS - Miss Amys Competitive Edge Dance Co [Nashville TN]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Hip Hop // CARDI OH - Nashville Dance Center [Nashville TN]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1214-000283-h-12327.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Hip Hop // CARDI OH - Nashville Dance Center [Nashville TN]
StarQuest
Best Hip Hop // CARDI OH - Nashville Dance Center [Nashville TN]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Hip Hop // CARDI OH - Nashville Dance Center [Nashville TN]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Open // BELLY OF THE BEAST - Nashville Dance Center [Nashville TN]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1213-000145-h-6823.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Open // BELLY OF THE BEAST - Nashville Dance Center [Nashville TN]
StarQuest
Best Open // BELLY OF THE BEAST - Nashville Dance Center [Nashville TN]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST OPEN PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Open // BELLY OF THE BEAST - Nashville Dance Center [Nashville TN]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST OPEN PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Jazz // TRIBE - Miss Amys Competitive Edge Dance Co [Nashville TN]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1212-000132-j-6330.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Jazz // TRIBE - Miss Amys Competitive Edge Dance Co [Nashville TN]
StarQuest
Best Jazz // TRIBE - Miss Amys Competitive Edge Dance Co [Nashville TN]
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 // TRIBE - Miss Amys Competitive Edge Dance Co [Nashville TN]
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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