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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Betty Jane
Energy
Best lyrical/modern/contemporary // Betty Jane - Rapture Dance Company [Mason, OH #1]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
EnerGy National Dance Competitions // BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2022 Industry Dance Awards.
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Best lyrical/modern/contemporary // Betty Jane - Rapture Dance Company [Mason, OH #1]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
EnerGy National Dance Competitions // BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2022 Industry Dance Awards.
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Down In Mexico
Energy
Best Jazz // Down In Mexico - Rapture Dance Company [Mason, OH #1]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
EnerGy National Dance Competitions // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2022 Industry Dance Awards.
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Best Jazz // Down In Mexico - Rapture Dance Company [Mason, OH #1]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
EnerGy National Dance Competitions // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2022 Industry Dance Awards.
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Ready or Not
Energy
Best Tap // Ready or Not - Inspirations Performing Arts Centre [Long Island, NY]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
EnerGy National Dance Competitions // BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2022 Industry Dance Awards.
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Best Tap // Ready or Not - Inspirations Performing Arts Centre [Long Island, NY]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
EnerGy National Dance Competitions // BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2022 Industry Dance Awards.
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Ain't No Sunshine
Energy
Best Open/Acro/Ballet // Ain't No Sunshine - KJ Dance Theatre [Long Island, NY]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
EnerGy National Dance Competitions // BEST OPEN/ACRO/BALLET PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2022 Industry Dance Awards.
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Best Open/Acro/Ballet // Ain't No Sunshine - KJ Dance Theatre [Long Island, NY]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
EnerGy National Dance Competitions // BEST OPEN/ACRO/BALLET PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2022 Industry Dance Awards.
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Missy
Energy
Best HIP HOP // Missy - Inspirations Performing Arts Centre [Long Island, NY]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
EnerGy National Dance Competitions // BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2022 Industry Dance Awards.
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Best HIP HOP // Missy - Inspirations Performing Arts Centre [Long Island, NY]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
EnerGy National Dance Competitions // BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2022 Industry Dance Awards.
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To Where You Are
Energy
Best lyrical/modern/contemporary // To Where You Are - Inspirations Performing Arts Centre [Long Island, NY]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
EnerGy National Dance Competitions // BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2022 Industry Dance Awards.
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Best lyrical/modern/contemporary // To Where You Are - Inspirations Performing Arts Centre [Long Island, NY]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
EnerGy National Dance Competitions // BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2022 Industry Dance Awards.
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Proud Mary
Energy
Best Jazz // Proud Mary - Inspirations Performing Arts Centre [Long Island, NY]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
EnerGy National Dance Competitions // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2022 Industry Dance Awards.
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Best Jazz // Proud Mary - Inspirations Performing Arts Centre [Long Island, NY]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
EnerGy National Dance Competitions // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2022 Industry Dance Awards.
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Hypnosis
Energy
Best Open/Acro/Ballet // Hypnosis - Captivating Dance by Nona [Dublin, CA #2]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
EnerGy National Dance Competitions // BEST OPEN/ACRO/BALLET PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2022 Industry Dance Awards.
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Best Open/Acro/Ballet // Hypnosis - Captivating Dance by Nona [Dublin, CA #2]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
EnerGy National Dance Competitions // BEST OPEN/ACRO/BALLET PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2022 Industry Dance Awards.
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Follow @industrydanceawards
Temple
Energy
Best HIP HOP // Temple - Academy of Danse [Dublin, CA #2]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
EnerGy National Dance Competitions // BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2022 Industry Dance Awards.
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Best HIP HOP // Temple - Academy of Danse [Dublin, CA #2]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
EnerGy National Dance Competitions // BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2022 Industry Dance Awards.
Visit www.industrydanceawards.com
Follow @industrydanceawards