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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Mein Her
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BEST MUSICAL THEATER/NOVELTY/CHARACTER PERFORMANCE // Mein Her - Spotlight Dance Academy [Lowell, MA 2]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST MUSICAL THEATER/NOVELTY/CHARACTER PERFORMANCE
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BEST MUSICAL THEATER/NOVELTY/CHARACTER PERFORMANCE // Mein Her - Spotlight Dance Academy [Lowell, MA 2]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST MUSICAL THEATER/NOVELTY/CHARACTER PERFORMANCE
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Time
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BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE // Time - Dance Enthusiasm [Lowell, MA 2]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE
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BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE // Time - Dance Enthusiasm [Lowell, MA 2]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE
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All Day Long
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BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE // All Day Long - Rise Dance Studio [Lowell, MA 2]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE
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BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE // All Day Long - Rise Dance Studio [Lowell, MA 2]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE
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Miss Janet Miss Jackson
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BEST TAP PERFORMANCE // Miss Janet Miss Jackson - Wilmington Dance Academy [Lowell, MA 2]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST TAP PERFORMANCE
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BEST TAP PERFORMANCE // Miss Janet Miss Jackson - Wilmington Dance Academy [Lowell, MA 2]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST TAP PERFORMANCE
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Sway With Me
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BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE // Sway With Me - LaPierre School of Dance [Lowell, MA 2]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE
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BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE // Sway With Me - LaPierre School of Dance [Lowell, MA 2]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE
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I Was Here
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BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO PERFORMANCE // I Was Here - Impact Dance Studio Fusion [Chicago, IL]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO PERFORMANCE
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BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO PERFORMANCE // I Was Here - Impact Dance Studio Fusion [Chicago, IL]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO PERFORMANCE
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The Room Where It Happens
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BEST MUSICAL THEATER/NOVELTY/CHARACTER PERFORMANCE // The Room Where It Happens - Pure Vibe Dance Center [Chicago, IL ]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST MUSICAL THEATER/NOVELTY/CHARACTER PERFORMANCE
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BEST MUSICAL THEATER/NOVELTY/CHARACTER PERFORMANCE // The Room Where It Happens - Pure Vibe Dance Center [Chicago, IL ]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST MUSICAL THEATER/NOVELTY/CHARACTER PERFORMANCE
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Oh Darlin
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BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE // Oh Darlin - Empower Dance Company [Chicago, IL]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE
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BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE // Oh Darlin - Empower Dance Company [Chicago, IL]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE
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Too Much Is Never Enough
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BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE // Too Much Is Never Enough - Empower Dance Company [Chicago, IL ]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE
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BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE // Too Much Is Never Enough - Empower Dance Company [Chicago, IL ]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE
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