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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HOW IT ENDS
Best Ballet // HOW IT ENDS - JENNY'S DANCE CENTRE [Chicago, IL 2]
2021 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST BALLET PERFORMANCE
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Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its
category in the 2021 Industry Dance Awards.
FEET DON'T FAIL ME NOW
Best Tap // FEET DON'T FAIL ME NOW - STEPPIN' OUT DANCE ACADEMY [Buffalo, NY]
2021 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST TAP PERFORMANCE
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Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its
category in the 2021 Industry Dance Awards.
THUNDERSTRUCK
Best Tap // THUNDERSTRUCK - FABULOUS FEET DANCE STUDIO [Boise, ID]
2021 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST TAP PERFORMANCE
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Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its
category in the 2021 Industry Dance Awards.
IS YOU IS
Best Musical Theatre // IS YOU IS - DANCE UNLIMITED [Boise, ID]
2021 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE
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Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its
category in the 2021 Industry Dance Awards.
GIMME GIMME
Best Jazz // GIMME GIMME - ECHO SCHOOL OF DANCE [Boise, ID]
2021 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE
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Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its
category in the 2021 Industry Dance Awards.
EMINENCE COLLAB
Best Hip-Hop // EMINENCE COLLAB - DANCE UNLIMITED [Boise, ID]
2021 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST HIP-HOP PERFORMANCE
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Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its
category in the 2021 Industry Dance Awards.
HALLELUJAH
Best Open // HALLELUJAH - DANCE UNLIMITED [Boise, ID]
2021 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST OPEN PERFORMANCE
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Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its
category in the 2021 Industry Dance Awards.
MARY MARY
Best Open // MARY MARY - INFINITY DANCE [Salt Lake City, UT]
2021 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST OPEN PERFORMANCE
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Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its
category in the 2021 Industry Dance Awards.
THE FRUG
Best Musical Theatre // THE FRUG - PROJECT MOVE [Salt Lake City, UT]
2021 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE
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Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its
category in the 2021 Industry Dance Awards.