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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![Best Jazz // WHO OWNS THE THROWN - Ellen's School of Dance [Derry, NH]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2021/17/5945-who-owns-the-crown.JPG?width=220&height=165)
Best Jazz // WHO OWNS THE THROWN - Ellen's School of Dance [Derry, NH]
Best Jazz // WHO OWNS THE THROWN - Ellen's School of Dance [Derry, NH]
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE
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![Best Contemporary // MAPS - Dance Esteem [Minneapolis, MN]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2021/17/5943-maps.JPG?width=220&height=165)
Best Contemporary // MAPS - Dance Esteem [Minneapolis, MN]
Best Contemporary // MAPS - Dance Esteem [Minneapolis, MN]
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE
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![Best Tap // RED VS BLUE - Ms. Melinda's Dance Studio [Minneapolis, MN]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2021/17/5942-red-vs-blue.JPG?width=220&height=165)
Best Tap // RED VS BLUE - Ms. Melinda's Dance Studio [Minneapolis, MN]
Best Tap // RED VS BLUE - Ms. Melinda's Dance Studio [Minneapolis, MN]
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST TAP PERFORMANCE
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![Best Jazz // COME FLY WITH ME - Dance Esteem [Minneapolis, MN]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2021/17/5941-come-fly-with-me.JPG?width=220&height=165)
Best Jazz // COME FLY WITH ME - Dance Esteem [Minneapolis, MN]
Best Jazz // COME FLY WITH ME - Dance Esteem [Minneapolis, MN]
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST JAZZ 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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7 Rings
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Jazz // 7 Rings - The Surge Dance Center [Seattle, WA]
Someone You Loved
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Lyrical / Modern / Contemporary // Someone You Loved - Westlake Dance Center [Seattle, WA]
Superstition
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Tap // Superstition - IGNITE [Seattle, WA]
Money
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Novelty / Character / Musical Theatre // Money - IGNITE [Seattle, WA]
Eleven
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Hip Hop // Eleven - The Surge Dance Center [Seattle, WA]