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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For The Glory
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BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO PERFORMANCE // For The Glory - McKeon Dance & Gymnastics [Wilbraham, MA]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO PERFORMANCE
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BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO PERFORMANCE // For The Glory - McKeon Dance & Gymnastics [Wilbraham, MA]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO PERFORMANCE
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Blue Skies
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
BEST MUSICAL THEATER/NOVELTY/CHARACTER PERFORMANCE // Blue Skies - Cathy Taylor School of Dance [Wilbraham, MA]
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 // Blue Skies - Cathy Taylor School of Dance [Wilbraham, MA]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST MUSICAL THEATER/NOVELTY/CHARACTER PERFORMANCE
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Leave A Light On
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE // Leave A Light On - McKeon Dance & Gymnastics [Wilbraham, MA]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE
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BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE // Leave A Light On - McKeon Dance & Gymnastics [Wilbraham, MA]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE
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16 Shots
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE // 16 Shots - Tribe Dance Center [Wilbraham, MA]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE
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BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE // 16 Shots - Tribe Dance Center [Wilbraham, MA]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE
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Libertango
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
BEST TAP PERFORMANCE // Libertango - Cathy Taylor School of Dance [Wilbraham, MA]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST TAP PERFORMANCE
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BEST TAP PERFORMANCE // Libertango - Cathy Taylor School of Dance [Wilbraham, MA]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST TAP PERFORMANCE
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Good Fellas
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE // GOOD FELLAS - McKeon Dance & Gymnastics [Wilbraham, MA]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE
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BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE // GOOD FELLAS - McKeon Dance & Gymnastics [Wilbraham, MA]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE
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SOME NIGHTS
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO // SOME NIGHTS - Premier Dance Academy [Orlando, FL]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO
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BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO // SOME NIGHTS - Premier Dance Academy [Orlando, FL]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO
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SUMMERTIME
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
BEST LYRICAL/ MODERN/
CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE // SUMMERTIME- Premier Dance Academy [Orlando, FL]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST LYRICAL/ MODERN/
CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE
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BEST LYRICAL/ MODERN/
CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE // SUMMERTIME- Premier Dance Academy [Orlando, FL]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST LYRICAL/ MODERN/
CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE
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Best Ballet // SUMMER - Dance City and The Arts [Sturbridge, MA]
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
Best Ballet // SUMMER - Dance City and The Arts [Sturbridge, MA]
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST OPEN/ACRO/BALLET PERFORMANCE
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Best Ballet // SUMMER - Dance City and The Arts [Sturbridge, MA]
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST OPEN/ACRO/BALLET PERFORMANCE
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2020 Industry Dance Awards.
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