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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Crazy In Love
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE // Crazy In Love - The Dance Factory [Minneapolis, MN]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE
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BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE // Crazy In Love - The Dance Factory [Minneapolis, MN]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE
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The Crown
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO PERFORMANCE // The Crown - Ms. Melinda's Dance Studio [Minneapolis, MN]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO PERFORMANCE
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BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO PERFORMANCE // The Crown - Ms. Melinda's Dance Studio [Minneapolis, MN]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO PERFORMANCE
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Royals
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
BEST TAP PERFORMANCE // Royals - Ms. Melinda's Dance Studio [Minneapolis, MN]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST TAP PERFORMANCE
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BEST TAP PERFORMANCE // Royals - Ms. Melinda's Dance Studio [Minneapolis, MN]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST TAP PERFORMANCE
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Tempo
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
BEST TAP PERFORMANCE // Tempo - Dance Dynamics [Atlanta, GA]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST TAP PERFORMANCE
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BEST TAP PERFORMANCE // Tempo - Dance Dynamics [Atlanta, GA]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST TAP PERFORMANCE
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I Betchu Won't
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE // I Betchu Won't - Lisa's Dance Spot [Atlanta, GA]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE
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BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE // I Betchu Won't - Lisa's Dance Spot [Atlanta, GA]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE
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Even Horizon
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO PERFORMANCE // Even Horizon - Powerhouse Dance Center [Atlanta, GA]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO PERFORMANCE
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BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO PERFORMANCE // Even Horizon - Powerhouse Dance Center [Atlanta, GA]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO PERFORMANCE
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All This And Heaven Too
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE // All This And Heaven Too - Powerhouse Dance Center [Atlanta, GA]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE
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BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE // All This And Heaven Too - Powerhouse Dance Center [Atlanta, GA]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE
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I Love The 90's
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BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE // I Love The 90's - Powerhouse Dance Center [Atlanta, GA]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE
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BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE // I Love The 90's - Powerhouse Dance Center [Atlanta, GA]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE
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STEPPE
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO PERFORMANCE // STEPPE - Floyd Ward School of Dance [Sevierville, TN]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO PERFORMANCE
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BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO PERFORMANCE // STEPPE - Floyd Ward School of Dance [Sevierville, TN]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO PERFORMANCE
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2021 Industry Dance Awards.
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Follow @industrydanceawards @turnitupdance