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 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 ///
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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 ///
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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 ///
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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 ///
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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 ///
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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 ///
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![Best Jazz // YOU SHOULD SEE ME IN A CROWN - One Broadway Dance and Performing Arts Centre [Lancaster PA I]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1201-000289-q-12468.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Jazz // YOU SHOULD SEE ME IN A CROWN - One Broadway Dance and Performing Arts Centre [Lancaster PA I]
StarQuest
Best Jazz // YOU SHOULD SEE ME IN A CROWN - One Broadway Dance and Performing Arts Centre [Lancaster PA I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Jazz // YOU SHOULD SEE ME IN A CROWN - One Broadway Dance and Performing Arts Centre [Lancaster PA I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Hip Hop // HOW DO YOU LOVE ME - On Edge Movement [Lancaster PA I]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/1200-000274-p-11887.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Hip Hop // HOW DO YOU LOVE ME - On Edge Movement [Lancaster PA I]
StarQuest
Best Hip Hop // HOW DO YOU LOVE ME - On Edge Movement [Lancaster PA I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Hip Hop // HOW DO YOU LOVE ME - On Edge Movement [Lancaster PA I]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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Independent Woman
Beyond The Stars
Best Hip Hop // INDEPENDENT WOMAN – UNIQUE PERFORMANCE ARTS CENTER [Somerset, NJ]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Beyond The Stars // BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Hip Hop // INDEPENDENT WOMAN – UNIQUE PERFORMANCE ARTS CENTER [Somerset, NJ]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Beyond The Stars // BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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Scars
Beyond The Stars
Best Tap // SCARS – UNIQUE PERFORMANCE ARTS CENTER [Somerset, NJ]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Beyond The Stars // BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Tap // SCARS – UNIQUE PERFORMANCE ARTS CENTER [Somerset, NJ]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Beyond The Stars // BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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America
Beyond The Stars
Best Musical Theater/Novelty/Character // AMERICA – UNIQUE PERFORMANCE ARTS CENTER [Somerset, NJ]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Beyond The Stars // BEST MUSICAL THEATER/NOVELTY/CHARACTER PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Musical Theater/Novelty/Character // AMERICA – UNIQUE PERFORMANCE ARTS CENTER [Somerset, NJ]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Beyond The Stars // BEST MUSICAL THEATER/NOVELTY/CHARACTER PERFORMANCE ///
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PURE ADRENALINE
Spotlight
Best Hip-Hop // PURE ADRENALINE - ALLEGRO PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY [Seattle, WA 1]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST HIP-HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Hip-Hop // PURE ADRENALINE - ALLEGRO PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY [Seattle, WA 1]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // 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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