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 // DEM BEATS - Studio A Dance Co [Davenport IA]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1618-000283-p-12710.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Jazz // DEM BEATS - Studio A Dance Co [Davenport IA]
Best Jazz // DEM BEATS - Studio A Dance Co [Davenport IA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Tap // GOTTA GET THROUGH THIS - DeForest Dance Academy [Davenport IA]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1617-000277-g-12424.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Tap // GOTTA GET THROUGH THIS - DeForest Dance Academy [Davenport IA]
Best Tap // GOTTA GET THROUGH THIS - DeForest Dance Academy [Davenport IA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Jazz // NO LIGHT, NO LIGHT - Dimensions School Of Dance And Music [Albuquerque NM]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1616-000186-i-8894.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Jazz // NO LIGHT, NO LIGHT - Dimensions School Of Dance And Music [Albuquerque NM]
Best Jazz // NO LIGHT, NO LIGHT - Dimensions School Of Dance And Music [Albuquerque NM]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Contemporary // SHEATHING - Seraphim Dance Academy [Albuquerque NM]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1615-000176-n-8473.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Contemporary // SHEATHING - Seraphim Dance Academy [Albuquerque NM]
Best Contemporary // SHEATHING - Seraphim Dance Academy [Albuquerque NM]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST CONTEMPORARY/LYRICAL/MODERN PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Tap // TOGETHER AGAIN - Seraphim Dance Academy [Albuquerque NM]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1614-000170-n-8208.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Tap // TOGETHER AGAIN - Seraphim Dance Academy [Albuquerque NM]
Best Tap // TOGETHER AGAIN - Seraphim Dance Academy [Albuquerque NM]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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Le Jazz Hot
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Jazz // Le Jazz Hot - Storm Dance Alliance [Chicago, IL]
World We're Gonna Make
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Lyrical / Modern / Contemporary // World We're Gonna Make - Storm Dance Alliance [Chicago, IL]
Finally
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Hip Hop // Finally - Xtreme Dance Force [Chicago, IL]
Xtreme Dolls
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Ballet / Open / Acro / Gym // Xtreme Dolls - Xtreme Dance Force [Chicago, IL]