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 Hip Hop// DO IT FOR THE VINE - Darcy's Academy of Dance and Performing Arts [East Rutherford, NJ 1]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2020/17/4792-do-it-for-the-vine.JPG?width=220&height=165)
Best Hip Hop// DO IT FOR THE VINE - Darcy's Academy of Dance and Performing Arts [East Rutherford, NJ 1]
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
Best Hip Hop// DO IT FOR THE VINE - Darcy's Academy of Dance and Performing Arts [East Rutherford, NJ 1]
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Hip Hop// DO IT FOR THE VINE - Darcy's Academy of Dance and Performing Arts [East Rutherford, NJ 1]
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Tap // DOSE - Unique Performance Arts Center [East Rutherford, NJ 1]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2020/17/4793-dose.JPG?width=220&height=165)
Best Tap // DOSE - Unique Performance Arts Center [East Rutherford, NJ 1]
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
Best Tap // DOSE - Unique Performance Arts Center [East Rutherford, NJ 1]
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Tap // DOSE - Unique Performance Arts Center [East Rutherford, NJ 1]
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Musical Theater // HARRY POTTER - Darcy's Academy of Dance and Performing Arts[East Rutherford, NJ 1]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2020/17/4794-harry-potter.JPG?width=220&height=165)
Best Musical Theater // HARRY POTTER - Darcy's Academy of Dance and Performing Arts[East Rutherford, NJ 1]
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
Best Musical Theater // HARRY POTTER - Darcy's Academy of Dance and Performing Arts[East Rutherford, NJ 1]
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST MUSICAL THEATER/NOVELTY/CHARACTER PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Musical Theater // HARRY POTTER - Darcy's Academy of Dance and Performing Arts[East Rutherford, NJ 1]
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // 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 Contemporary // AGE OF MAN - The King Centre for the Performing Arts [East Rutherford, NJ 1]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2020/17/4795-age-of-man.JPG?width=220&height=165)
Best Contemporary // AGE OF MAN - The King Centre for the Performing Arts [East Rutherford, NJ 1]
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
Best Contemporary // AGE OF MAN - The King Centre for the Performing Arts [East Rutherford, NJ 1]
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Contemporary // AGE OF MAN - The King Centre for the Performing Arts [East Rutherford, NJ 1]
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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![Best Open // SMOKE ON THE WATER - The King Centre for the Performing Arts [East Rutherford, NJ 1]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2020/17/4796-smoke-on-the-water.JPG?width=220&height=165)
Best Open // SMOKE ON THE WATER - The King Centre for the Performing Arts [East Rutherford, NJ 1]
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
Best Open // SMOKE ON THE WATER - The King Centre for the Performing Arts [East Rutherford, NJ 1]
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Open // SMOKE ON THE WATER - The King Centre for the Performing Arts [East Rutherford, NJ 1]
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST OPEN/BALLET/ACRO 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 // ARABIAN NIGHTS - The King Centre for the Performing Arts [East Rutherford, NJ 1]](https://vote.industrydanceawards.com/upload/images/performances/2020/17/4797-arabian-nights.JPG?width=220&height=165)
Best Jazz // ARABIAN NIGHTS - The King Centre for the Performing Arts [East Rutherford, NJ 1]
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
Best Jazz // ARABIAN NIGHTS - The King Centre for the Performing Arts [East Rutherford, NJ 1]
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Jazz // ARABIAN NIGHTS - The King Centre for the Performing Arts [East Rutherford, NJ 1]
2020 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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Funk Lines
Energy
Best Jazz// Funk Lines- Precision Dance Center [Spartanburg, SC]
2020 Industry Dance Awards- Outstanding Performance
[EnerGy National Dance Competitions] // Best Jazz///
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Best Jazz// Funk Lines- Precision Dance Center [Spartanburg, SC]
2020 Industry Dance Awards- Outstanding Performance
[EnerGy National Dance Competitions] // Best Jazz///
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Oceans
Energy
Best Contemporary// Oceans- Precision Dance Center [Spartanburg, SC]
2020 Industry Dance Awards- Outstanding Performance
[EnerGy National Dance Competitions] // Best Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary///
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Best Contemporary// Oceans- Precision Dance Center [Spartanburg, SC]
2020 Industry Dance Awards- Outstanding Performance
[EnerGy National Dance Competitions] // Best Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary///
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Mistress of Evil
Energy
Best Musical Theater// Mistress of Evil- Precision Dance Center [Spartanburg, SC]
2020 Industry Dance Awards- Outstanding Performance
[EnerGy National Dance Competitions] // Best Musical Theater/Novelty/Character///
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// Mistress of Evil- Precision Dance Center [Spartanburg, SC]
2020 Industry Dance Awards- Outstanding Performance
[EnerGy National Dance Competitions] // Best Musical Theater/Novelty/Character///
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