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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ThatsShowBiz
Best Musical Theatre // THATSHOWBIZ - ARTISTIC MOTION DANCE ACADEMY [Burleson, TX]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
ThatsShowBiz // BEST MUSICAL THEATRE 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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The Curse
Best Lyrical // THE CURSE - ALL STAR DANCE ACADEMY [Fort Worth, TX]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
The Curse // 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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BendSnap
Best Hip Hop // BENDSNAP - TALENT N MORE DANCE CENTRE [Wylie,TX]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
BendSnap // 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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Tainted Love
Best Jazz // TAINTED LOVE - TALENT N MORE DANCE CENTRE [Wylie,TX]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Tainted Love // 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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Did Something Bad
Best Acro/ Ballet/ Open // DID SOMETHING BAD - TALENT N MORE DANCE CENTRE [Wylie,TX]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Did Something Bad // BEST ACRO/ BALLET/ OPEN 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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Mama Im a Big Girl Now
Best Musical Theatre // MAMA IM A BIG GIRL NOW - THE DANCE COMPANY [Wilmington, MA]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
mama Im a Big Girl Now // BEST MUSICAL THEATRE 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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The Land of Oz
Best Hip Hop // THE LAND OF OZ - THE DANCE COMPANY [Wilmington, MA]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
The Land of Oz // 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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Come Together
Best Tap/ Clogging // COME TOGETHER - LISA PILATO DANCE CENTER [Dracut, MA]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Come Together // BEST TAP/ CLOGGING 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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Bang Bang
Best Jazz // BANG BANG - THE DANCE COMPANY [Wilmington, MA]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Bang Bang // BEST BANG BANG 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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