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 // PUTTIN' ON THE RITZ - On Your Toes Academy of Dance [Chicago IL]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/3988-000256-r-11984.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Jazz // PUTTIN' ON THE RITZ - On Your Toes Academy of Dance [Chicago IL]
Best Jazz // PUTTIN' ON THE RITZ - On Your Toes Academy of Dance [Chicago IL]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Tap // LET IT GO - Jagged Edge Dance Academy [Chicago IL]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/3987-000080-a-5290.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Tap // LET IT GO - Jagged Edge Dance Academy [Chicago IL]
Best Tap // LET IT GO - Jagged Edge Dance Academy [Chicago IL]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Character // TEA PARTY - Jagged Edge Dance Academy [Chicago IL]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/3986-000055-a-4320.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Character // TEA PARTY - Jagged Edge Dance Academy [Chicago IL]
Best Character // TEA PARTY - Jagged Edge Dance Academy [Chicago IL]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST CHARACTER/MUSICAL THEATER PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Hip Hop // SWAGGA SPEED - Xtreme Dance Force [Chicago IL]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/3985-000035-l-2990.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Hip Hop // SWAGGA SPEED - Xtreme Dance Force [Chicago IL]
Best Hip Hop // SWAGGA SPEED - Xtreme Dance Force [Chicago IL]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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The Vow
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Ballet / Open / Acro / Gym // The Vow - Kick It Up [Redondo Beach, CA]
Working 9 To 5
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Tap // Working 9 To 5 - Kick It Up [Redondo Beach, CA]
This Is Us
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Lyrical / Modern / Contemporary // This Is Us - Huntington Academy of Dance [Redondo Beach, CA]
I'M SO LONESOME I COULD CRY
Best Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary // I'M SO LONESOME I COULD CRY - STUDIO H DANCE COMPANY [Branson, MO]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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GIRLS LIKE YOU
Best Tap // GIRLS LIKE YOU - STUDIO H DANCE COMPANY [Branson, MO]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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