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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To Be So Lonely
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
BEST TAP PERFORMANCE // To Be So Lonely - Turning Pointe Dance Center [Robbinsville, NJ]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST TAP PERFORMANCE
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BEST TAP PERFORMANCE // To Be So Lonely - Turning Pointe Dance Center [Robbinsville, NJ]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST TAP PERFORMANCE
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Paris
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE // Paris - Essex Dance Academy [Robbinsville, NJ]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE
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BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE // Paris - Essex Dance Academy [Robbinsville, NJ]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE
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Strings
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO PERFORMANCE // Strings - Kerry's Dance Academy [Albany, NY]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO PERFORMANCE
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BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO PERFORMANCE // Strings - Kerry's Dance Academy [Albany, NY]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO PERFORMANCE
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Apologize
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE // Apologize - Eleanor's School of Dance [Albany, NY]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE
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BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE // Apologize - Eleanor's School of Dance [Albany, NY]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE
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Black Betty
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
BEST TAP PERFORMANCE // Black Betty - Eleanor's School of Dance [Albany, NY]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST TAP PERFORMANCE
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BEST TAP PERFORMANCE // Black Betty - Eleanor's School of Dance [Albany, NY]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST TAP PERFORMANCE
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Another One Bites the Dust
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE // Another One Bites the Dust - Class Act Dance [Albany, NY]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE
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BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE // Another One Bites the Dust - Class Act Dance [Albany, NY]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE
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Aurora
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO PERFORMANCE // Aurora - Just Dance Academy [Worcester, MA]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO PERFORMANCE
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BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO PERFORMANCE // Aurora - Just Dance Academy [Worcester, MA]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO PERFORMANCE
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Someone In The Crowd
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
BEST MUSICAL THEATER/NOVELTY/CHARACTER PERFORMANCE // Someone In The Crowd - Arts Edge Dance Company [Worcester, 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 // Someone In The Crowd - Arts Edge Dance Company [Worcester, MA]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST MUSICAL THEATER/NOVELTY/CHARACTER PERFORMANCE
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Remote Learning
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE // Remote Learning - Project 31 [Worcester, MA]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE
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BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE // Remote Learning - Project 31 [Worcester, MA]
2021 Industry Dance Awards
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY 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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