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 // SWEET FREEDOM - Inspire Dance Centre [Portland OR]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/3696-000239-c-10501.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Contemporary // SWEET FREEDOM - Inspire Dance Centre [Portland OR]
StarQuest
Best Contemporary // SWEET FREEDOM - Inspire Dance Centre [Portland OR]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Contemporary // SWEET FREEDOM - Inspire Dance Centre [Portland OR]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Musical Theater // AMERICA - Element Dance Studio [Portland OR]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/3695-000219-g-9697.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Musical Theater // AMERICA - Element Dance Studio [Portland OR]
StarQuest
Best Musical Theater // AMERICA - Element Dance Studio [Portland OR]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST CHARACTER/MUSICAL THEATER PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Musical Theater // AMERICA - Element Dance Studio [Portland OR]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST CHARACTER/MUSICAL THEATER PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Tap // FREEDOM - Auburn Dance Academy [Portland OR]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2019/9/3694-000216-m-9533.jpg?width=220&height=165)
Best Tap // FREEDOM - Auburn Dance Academy [Portland OR]
StarQuest
Best Tap // FREEDOM - Auburn Dance Academy [Portland OR]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Tap // FREEDOM - Auburn Dance Academy [Portland OR]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
StarQuest International /// BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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THAT'S WHAT I LIKE
Spotlight
Best Tap // THAT'S WHAT I LIKE - DYE'N 2 DANCE [Salt Lake City, UT]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Tap // THAT'S WHAT I LIKE - DYE'N 2 DANCE [Salt Lake City, UT]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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MIND OFF
Spotlight
Best Jazz // MIND OFF - JAZZ N PLACE DANCE STUDIOS [Salt Lake City, UT]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Jazz // MIND OFF - JAZZ N PLACE DANCE STUDIOS [Salt Lake City, UT]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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MAJOR
Spotlight
Best Hip-Hop/Jazz Funk // MAJOR - INFINITY DANCE [Salt Lake City, UT]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST HIP-HOP/JAZZ FUNK PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Hip-Hop/Jazz Funk // MAJOR - INFINITY DANCE [Salt Lake City, UT]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST HIP-HOP/JAZZ FUNK PERFORMANCE ///
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AWAKE INSIDE A DREAM
Spotlight
Best Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary // AWAKE INSIDE A DREAM - INFINITY DANCE [Salt Lake City, UT]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary // AWAKE INSIDE A DREAM - INFINITY DANCE [Salt Lake City, UT]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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WELCOME TO BATES MOTEL
Spotlight
Best Open/Ballet/Acro // WELCOME TO BATES MOTEL - INFINITY DANCE [Salt Lake City, UT]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Open/Ballet/Acro // WELCOME TO BATES MOTEL - INFINITY DANCE [Salt Lake City, UT]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO PERFORMANCE ///
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WHEN I WAS BRAVE
Spotlight
Best Open/Ballet/Acro // WHEN I WAS BRAVE - DANCE UNLIMITED [Boise, ID]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Open/Ballet/Acro // WHEN I WAS BRAVE - DANCE UNLIMITED [Boise, ID]
2019 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO 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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