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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Walkers
Beyond The Stars
Best Tap // WALKERS – STUDIO 136 [Akron, OH]
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance Beyond the Stars // BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Tap // WALKERS – STUDIO 136 [Akron, OH]
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance Beyond the Stars // BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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Valerie
Energy
Best Tap // Valerie- Rhythm N Jump Dance Academy [Fowlerville, MI]
2020 Industry Dance Awards- Outstanding Performance
[EnerGy National Dance Competitions] // Best Tap ///
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Best Tap // Valerie- Rhythm N Jump Dance Academy [Fowlerville, MI]
2020 Industry Dance Awards- Outstanding Performance
[EnerGy National Dance Competitions] // Best Tap ///
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We the Future
Beyond The Stars
Best Open/Acro/Ballet// WE THE FUTURE – CARU ENTERTAINMENT DANCE COMPLEX [Cape May, NJ]
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance Beyond the Stars // BEST OPEN/ACRO/BALLET PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Open/Acro/Ballet// WE THE FUTURE – CARU ENTERTAINMENT DANCE COMPLEX [Cape May, NJ]
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance Beyond the Stars // BEST OPEN/ACRO/BALLET PERFORMANCE ///
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Dog Days Are Over
Energy
Best Open/Acro/Ballet // Dog Days Are Over- Elite Dance Company [Fowlerville, MI]
2020 Industry Dance Awards- Outstanding Performance
[EnerGy National Dance Competitions] // Best Open/Acro/Ballet ///
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Best Open/Acro/Ballet // Dog Days Are Over- Elite Dance Company [Fowlerville, MI]
2020 Industry Dance Awards- Outstanding Performance
[EnerGy National Dance Competitions] // Best Open/Acro/Ballet ///
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Stereotypes
Beyond The Stars
Best Tap // STEREOTYPES – PASSMORE DANCE [Cape May, NJ]
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance Beyond the Stars // BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Tap // STEREOTYPES – PASSMORE DANCE [Cape May, NJ]
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance Beyond the Stars // BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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Islands
Energy
Best Contemporary// Islands- Rhythm N Jump Dance Academy [Fowlerville, MI]
2020 Industry Dance Awards- Outstanding Performance
[EnerGy National Dance Competitions] // Best Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary ///
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Best Contemporary// Islands- Rhythm N Jump Dance Academy [Fowlerville, MI]
2020 Industry Dance Awards- Outstanding Performance
[EnerGy National Dance Competitions] // Best Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary ///
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Take It
Energy
Best Jazz // Take It- Michelle's Academy of Dance [Fowlerville, MI]
2020 Industry Dance Awards- Outstanding Performance
[EnerGy National Dance Competitions] // Best Jazz ///
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Best Jazz // Take It- Michelle's Academy of Dance [Fowlerville, MI]
2020 Industry Dance Awards- Outstanding Performance
[EnerGy National Dance Competitions] // Best Jazz ///
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LUNG
Spotlight
Best Ballet/Open/Acro // LUNG - NORTH STATE BALLET [Sacramento, CA]
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST BALLET/OPEN/ACRO PERFORMANCE
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category in the 2020 Industry Dance Awards.
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Best Ballet/Open/Acro // LUNG - NORTH STATE BALLET [Sacramento, CA]
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST BALLET/OPEN/ACRO PERFORMANCE
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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 BLACK PARADE
Spotlight
Best Hip-Hop // THE BLACK PARADE - DNA DANCE COLLECTIVE [Sacramento, CA]
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST HIP-HOP PERFORMANCE
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category in the 2020 Industry Dance Awards.
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Best Hip-Hop // THE BLACK PARADE - DNA DANCE COLLECTIVE [Sacramento, CA]
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Spotlight Dance Cup // BEST HIP-HOP PERFORMANCE
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Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its
category in the 2020 Industry Dance Awards.
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