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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When I Was Older
Energy
Best Contemporary// When I Was Older- Creative Steps School of Dance[Andover, MA]
2020 Industry Dance Awards- Outstanding Performance
[EnerGy National Dance Competitions] // Best Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2020 Industry Dance Awards.
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Best Contemporary// When I Was Older- Creative Steps School of Dance[Andover, MA]
2020 Industry Dance Awards- Outstanding Performance
[EnerGy National Dance Competitions] // Best Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2020 Industry Dance Awards.
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Clout
Energy
Best Hip Hop // Clout- The Dance Company [Andover, MA]
2020 Industry Dance Awards- Outstanding Performance
[EnerGy National Dance Competitions] // Best Hip Hop ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2020 Industry Dance Awards.
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Best Hip Hop // Clout- The Dance Company [Andover, MA]
2020 Industry Dance Awards- Outstanding Performance
[EnerGy National Dance Competitions] // Best Hip Hop ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2020 Industry Dance Awards.
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You Be The Rhythm
Energy
Best Open // You Be The Rhythm- Creative Steps School of Dance [Andover, MA]
2020 Industry Dance Awards- Outstanding Performance
[EnerGy National Dance Competitions] // Best Open/Acro/Ballet ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2020 Industry Dance Awards.
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Best Open // You Be The Rhythm- Creative Steps School of Dance [Andover, MA]
2020 Industry Dance Awards- Outstanding Performance
[EnerGy National Dance Competitions] // Best Open/Acro/Ballet ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2020 Industry Dance Awards.
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Someone You Loved
Energy
Best Tap // Someone You Loved- Creative Steps School of Dance [Andover, MA]
2020 Industry Dance Awards- Outstanding Performance
[EnerGy National Dance Competitions] // Best Tap ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2020 Industry Dance Awards.
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Best Tap // Someone You Loved- Creative Steps School of Dance [Andover, MA]
2020 Industry Dance Awards- Outstanding Performance
[EnerGy National Dance Competitions] // Best Tap ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2020 Industry Dance Awards.
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Whole Lotta Woman
Beyond The Stars
Best Jazz // WHOLE LOTTA WOMAN – STUDIO 82 [Akron, OH]
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance Beyond the Stars // 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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Best Jazz // WHOLE LOTTA WOMAN – STUDIO 82 [Akron, OH]
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance Beyond the Stars // 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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When the Party's Over
Beyond The Stars
Best Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary// WHEN THE PARTY’S OVER– ONCE UPON A DREAM [Akron, OH]
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance Beyond the Stars // BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY 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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Best Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary// WHEN THE PARTY’S OVER– ONCE UPON A DREAM [Akron, OH]
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance Beyond the Stars // BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY 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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If They Could See Me Now
Beyond The Stars
Best Musical Theater/Novelty/Character // IF THEY COULD SEE ME NOW – STUDIO 136 [Akron, OH]
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance Beyond the Stars // BEST MUSICAL THEATER/NOVELTY/CHARACTER 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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Best Musical Theater/Novelty/Character // IF THEY COULD SEE ME NOW – STUDIO 136 [Akron, OH]
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance Beyond the Stars // BEST MUSICAL THEATER/NOVELTY/CHARACTER 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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Dream Team
Beyond The Stars
Best Hip Hop // DREAM TEAM – ONCE UPON A DREAM [Akron, OH]
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance Beyond the Stars // BEST HIP HOP ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2020 Industry Dance Awards.
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Best Hip Hop // DREAM TEAM – ONCE UPON A DREAM [Akron, OH]
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance Beyond the Stars // BEST HIP HOP ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2020 Industry Dance Awards.
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The Box
Beyond The Stars
Best Open/Acro/Ballet// THE BOX– ONCE UPON A DREAM [Akron, OH]
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance Beyond the Stars // 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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Best Open/Acro/Ballet// THE BOX– ONCE UPON A DREAM [Akron, OH]
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance Beyond the Stars // 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.
Visit www.industrydanceawards.com Follow @industrydanceawards