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 // HUNGER - Center Stage Dance Studio [Lakeland FL I]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2390-000492-t-22288.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Contemporary // HUNGER - Center Stage Dance Studio [Lakeland FL I]
StarQuest
Best Contemporary // HUNGER - Center Stage Dance Studio [Lakeland FL I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Contemporary // HUNGER - Center Stage Dance Studio [Lakeland FL I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Jazz // DO SOMETHIN' - Dance Arts by Maria, INC [Lakeland FL I]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2389-000473-c-21297.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Jazz // DO SOMETHIN' - Dance Arts by Maria, INC [Lakeland FL I]
StarQuest
Best Jazz // DO SOMETHIN' - Dance Arts by Maria, INC [Lakeland FL I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Jazz // DO SOMETHIN' - Dance Arts by Maria, INC [Lakeland FL I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Musical Theater // MEIN HERR - Center Stage Dance Studio [Lakeland FL I]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2388-000471-t-21125.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Musical Theater // MEIN HERR - Center Stage Dance Studio [Lakeland FL I]
StarQuest
Best Musical Theater // MEIN HERR - Center Stage Dance Studio [Lakeland FL I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST CHARACTER/MUSICAL THEATER PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Musical Theater // MEIN HERR - Center Stage Dance Studio [Lakeland FL I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST CHARACTER/MUSICAL THEATER PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Open // SHHH... - Orlando International School of Dance [Lakeland FL I]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/2386-000311-l-13709.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Open // SHHH... - Orlando International School of Dance [Lakeland FL I]
StarQuest
Best Open // SHHH... - Orlando International School of Dance [Lakeland FL I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST OPEN/ACRO GYM/BALLET PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Open // SHHH... - Orlando International School of Dance [Lakeland FL I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST OPEN/ACRO GYM/BALLET PERFORMANCE ///
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Helpless
Groove
Best Musical Theatre // Raw Inspirations Dance Company [Madison, WI]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Groove Dance Competition // Best Musical Theatre
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Best Musical Theatre // Raw Inspirations Dance Company [Madison, WI]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Groove Dance Competition // Best Musical Theatre
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Walk This Way
Groove
Best Tap/Clogging // Dorindas Dance Studio [Madison, WI]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Groove Dance Competition // Best Tap/Clogging
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Best Tap/Clogging // Dorindas Dance Studio [Madison, WI]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Groove Dance Competition // Best Tap/Clogging
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Manolo Remix
Groove
Best Hip Hop // Dorindas Dance Studio [Madison, WI]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Groove Dance Competition // Best Hip Hop
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Best Hip Hop // Dorindas Dance Studio [Madison, WI]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Groove Dance Competition // Best Hip Hop
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Dem Beats
Groove
Best Jazz // Miss Beckys Dance Studio [Madison, WI]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Groove Dance Competition // Best Jazz
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Best Jazz // Miss Beckys Dance Studio [Madison, WI]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Groove Dance Competition // Best Jazz
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Brother
Groove
Best Contemporary/Lyrical/Modern // Centerstage Dance Company [Madison, WI]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Groove Dance Competition // Best Contemporary/Lyrical/Modern
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Best Contemporary/Lyrical/Modern // Centerstage Dance Company [Madison, WI]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Groove Dance Competition // Best Contemporary/Lyrical/Modern
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