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 Contemporary // FEELING GOOD - Miss Amys Competitive Edge Dance Co [Nashville TN]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1211-000125-j-5955.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Contemporary // FEELING GOOD - Miss Amys Competitive Edge Dance Co [Nashville TN]
StarQuest
Best Contemporary // FEELING GOOD - Miss Amys Competitive Edge Dance Co [Nashville TN]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Contemporary // FEELING GOOD - Miss Amys Competitive Edge Dance Co [Nashville TN]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Open // THE GREATEST SHOW - Divine Rhythms Dance [Long Island NY I]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1210-000311-a-16214.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Open // THE GREATEST SHOW - Divine Rhythms Dance [Long Island NY I]
StarQuest
Best Open // THE GREATEST SHOW - Divine Rhythms Dance [Long Island NY I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST OPEN 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 Open // THE GREATEST SHOW - Divine Rhythms Dance [Long Island NY I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST OPEN 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 Tap // PRESSURE - Nadias Performing Arts Centre [Long Island NY I]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1209-000308-f-15955.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Tap // PRESSURE - Nadias Performing Arts Centre [Long Island NY I]
StarQuest
Best Tap // PRESSURE - Nadias Performing Arts Centre [Long Island NY I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Tap // PRESSURE - Nadias Performing Arts Centre [Long Island NY I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Jazz // MAMBO NO 5 - Nadias Performing Arts Centre [Long Island NY I]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1208-000298-f-15300.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Jazz // MAMBO NO 5 - Nadias Performing Arts Centre [Long Island NY I]
StarQuest
Best Jazz // MAMBO NO 5 - Nadias Performing Arts Centre [Long Island NY I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Jazz // MAMBO NO 5 - Nadias Performing Arts Centre [Long Island NY I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Lyrical // HEARTBREAK WORLD - Jan Martin Dance Studio [Long Island NY I]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1207-000294-d-15049.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Lyrical // HEARTBREAK WORLD - Jan Martin Dance Studio [Long Island NY I]
StarQuest
Best Lyrical // HEARTBREAK WORLD - Jan Martin Dance Studio [Long Island NY I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST LYRICAL PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Lyrical // HEARTBREAK WORLD - Jan Martin Dance Studio [Long Island NY I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST LYRICAL PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Hip Hop // CALL ME MOTHER - North Fork Academy of Dance [Long Island NY I]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1206-000258-g-13467.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Hip Hop // CALL ME MOTHER - North Fork Academy of Dance [Long Island NY I]
StarQuest
Best Hip Hop // CALL ME MOTHER - North Fork Academy of Dance [Long Island NY I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Hip Hop // CALL ME MOTHER - North Fork Academy of Dance [Long Island NY I]
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 Tap // DON'T LEAVE ME ALONE - Delaware Arts Conservatory [Lancaster PA I]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1204-000438-d-18812.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Tap // DON'T LEAVE ME ALONE - Delaware Arts Conservatory [Lancaster PA I]
StarQuest
Best Tap // DON'T LEAVE ME ALONE - Delaware Arts Conservatory [Lancaster PA I]
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 Tap // DON'T LEAVE ME ALONE - Delaware Arts Conservatory [Lancaster PA I]
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 Open // TEARS OF A CLOWN - On Edge Movement [Lancaster PA I]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1203-000305-p-13080.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Open // TEARS OF A CLOWN - On Edge Movement [Lancaster PA I]
StarQuest
Best Open // TEARS OF A CLOWN - On Edge Movement [Lancaster PA I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST OPEN 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 Open // TEARS OF A CLOWN - On Edge Movement [Lancaster PA I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST OPEN 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 // YOU WILL BE FOUND - Supernova Dance Company [Lancaster PA I]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1202-000301-g-12912.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Lyrical // YOU WILL BE FOUND - Supernova Dance Company [Lancaster PA I]
StarQuest
Best Lyrical // YOU WILL BE FOUND - Supernova Dance Company [Lancaster PA I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST LYRICAL 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 // YOU WILL BE FOUND - Supernova Dance Company [Lancaster PA I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST LYRICAL 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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