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 Hip Hop // CARDI B - Jete Dance Company [New Orleans LA]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1469-000211-j-8990.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Hip Hop // CARDI B - Jete Dance Company [New Orleans LA]
StarQuest
Best Hip Hop // CARDI B - Jete Dance Company [New Orleans LA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Hip Hop // CARDI B - Jete Dance Company [New Orleans LA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Contemporary // BACKING DOWN - A Touch Of Class Performing Arts [Dallas TX I]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1468-000208-k-8864.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Contemporary // BACKING DOWN - A Touch Of Class Performing Arts [Dallas TX I]
StarQuest
Best Contemporary // BACKING DOWN - A Touch Of Class Performing Arts [Dallas TX I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Contemporary // BACKING DOWN - A Touch Of Class Performing Arts [Dallas TX I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Jazz // AMOUR - Jete Dance Company [New Orleans LA]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1467-000206-j-8791.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Jazz // AMOUR - Jete Dance Company [New Orleans LA]
StarQuest
Best Jazz // AMOUR - Jete Dance Company [New Orleans LA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Jazz // AMOUR - Jete Dance Company [New Orleans LA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Musical Theater // COME ALIVE - Off Broadway Dance Studio [New Orleans LA]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1466-000199-i-8528.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Musical Theater // COME ALIVE - Off Broadway Dance Studio [New Orleans LA]
StarQuest
Best Musical Theater // COME ALIVE - Off Broadway Dance Studio [New Orleans LA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST MUSICAL THEATER PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Musical Theater // COME ALIVE - Off Broadway Dance Studio [New Orleans LA]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST MUSICAL THEATER PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Tap // ELECTRICITY - Jete Dance Company [New Orleans LA]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1465-000188-j-8053.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Tap // ELECTRICITY - Jete Dance Company [New Orleans LA]
StarQuest
Best Tap // ELECTRICITY - Jete Dance Company [New Orleans LA]
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 // ELECTRICITY - Jete Dance Company [New Orleans LA]
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 Lyrical // SHOW ME LOVE - Academy Of Dance Arts [Dallas TX I]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1463-000442-a-17234.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Lyrical // SHOW ME LOVE - Academy Of Dance Arts [Dallas TX I]
StarQuest
Best Lyrical // SHOW ME LOVE - Academy Of Dance Arts [Dallas TX I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY 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 // SHOW ME LOVE - Academy Of Dance Arts [Dallas TX I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY 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 // LORD OF THE DANCE - Block 16 Studios [Dallas TX I]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1462-000458-n-17916.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Tap // LORD OF THE DANCE - Block 16 Studios [Dallas TX I]
StarQuest
Best Tap // LORD OF THE DANCE - Block 16 Studios [Dallas TX 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 // LORD OF THE DANCE - Block 16 Studios [Dallas TX 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 Hip Hop // KULTRE SHOCK - Centre For Dance [Dallas TX I]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1461-000456-c-10373.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Hip Hop // KULTRE SHOCK - Centre For Dance [Dallas TX I]
StarQuest
Best Hip Hop // KULTRE SHOCK - Centre For Dance [Dallas TX 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 Hip Hop // KULTRE SHOCK - Centre For Dance [Dallas TX 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 Open // THE BALKAN ONE - Academy Of Dance Arts [Dallas TX I]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1460-000278-a-11015.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Open // THE BALKAN ONE - Academy Of Dance Arts [Dallas TX I]
StarQuest
Best Open // THE BALKAN ONE - Academy Of Dance Arts [Dallas TX I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST OPEN/ACRO GYM/BALLET 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 BALKAN ONE - Academy Of Dance Arts [Dallas TX I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST OPEN/ACRO GYM/BALLET 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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