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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INNER VOICES
Best Modern // INNER VOICES - PROJECT MOVE [Salt Lake City, UT]
2021 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST MODERN 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.
MIRAGE
Best Jazz // MIRAGE - PROJECT MOVE [Salt Lake City, UT]
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.
WHEN I THINK OF YOU
Best Hip-Hop // WHEN I THINK OF YOU - INFINITY DANCE [Salt Lake City, UT]
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.
STUDIO 54
People’s Choice // [STUDIO 54] - Elevate Dance Academy [PORTLAND, OR 2]
2021 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup /// People’s Choice Award ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its
category in the 2021 Industry Dance Awards.
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GOT TO BE REAL
Best Tap // GOT TO BE REAL - ELEMENT DANCE STUDIO [Portland, OR 2]
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.
MOUNT EVEREST
Best Open // MOUNT EVEREST - GROOVE NATION PERFORMING ARTS [Portland, OR 2]
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.
BAD WATER
Best Musical Theatre // BAD WATER - ELEMENT DANCE STUDIO [Portland, OR 2]
2021 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST CONTEMPORARY 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.
RENEGADE
Best Hip-Hop // RENEGADE - GROOVE NATION PERFORMING ARTS [Portland, OR 2]
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.
HER CRAFTED MASK
Best Contemporary // HER CRAFTED MASK - GROOVE NATION PERFORMING ARTS [Portland, OR 2]
2021 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST CONTEMPORARY 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.