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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The Chain
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Tap // The Chain - Academy of Performing Arts [Milwaukee, WI]
Jr As Ballet
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Ballet / Open / Acro / Gym // Jr As Ballet - Starz Dance Academy [Milwaukee, WI]
Last Dance
Best Jazz // LAST DANCE - CENTRE POINTE PERFORMING ARTS [Perry Hall, MD]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Rainbow Dance // 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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I Am Adolpho
Best Musical Theatre // I AM ADOLPHO - DANCE DYNAMIX [Lititz, PA]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
I Am Adolpho // 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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Iris
Best Lyrical // IRIS - CENTRE POINTE PERFORMING ARTS [Perry Hall, MD]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Iris // 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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BeyChella
Best Hip Hop // BEYCHELLA - MORTONS DANCE CENTER [Landisville, PA]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Beychella // BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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96,000
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Tap // 96,000 - Heavenly Rhythm Dance Studio [St Louis, MO 1]
SPACE TRIP
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Hip-Hop // SPACE TRIP - Heavenly Rhythm Dance Studio [St Louis, MO 1]
STAY ALIVE
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Contemporary // STAY ALIVE - Heavenly Rhythm Dance Studio [St Louis, MO 1]