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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J. LO
Energy
Best HIP HOP // J. LO - Ms. Bridget's School of Dance [Troy, MI]
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 // J. LO - Ms. Bridget's School of Dance [Troy, MI]
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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Cowgirls Revenge
Energy
Best Musical Theater // Cowgirls Revenge - Karen's School of Dance [Troy, MI]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
EnerGy National Dance Competitions // BEST MUSICAL THEATER/NOVELTY/CHARACTER 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 Musical Theater // Cowgirls Revenge - Karen's School of Dance [Troy, MI]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
EnerGy National Dance Competitions // BEST MUSICAL THEATER/NOVELTY/CHARACTER 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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Thistle & Weeds
Energy
Best lyrical/modern/contemporary // Thistle & Weeds - Ms. Bridget's School of Dance [Troy, MI]
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 // Thistle & Weeds - Ms. Bridget's School of Dance [Troy, MI]
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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Ce Soir
Energy
Best Jazz // Ce Soir - Karen's School of Dance [Troy, MI]
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 // Ce Soir - Karen's School of Dance [Troy, MI]
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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All I Know So Far
Energy
Best Tap // All I Know So Far - Dorr Dance Academy [Grand Rapids, MI]
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 // All I Know So Far - Dorr Dance Academy [Grand Rapids, MI]
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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Ethereal Being
Energy
Best Open/Acro/Ballet // Ethereal Being - David Matthew Studios [Grand Rapids, MI]
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 // Ethereal Being - David Matthew Studios [Grand Rapids, MI]
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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My Heart Will Go On
Energy
Best lyrical/modern/contemporary // My Heart Will Go On - Elite Dance Project [Grand Rapids, MI]
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 // My Heart Will Go On - Elite Dance Project [Grand Rapids, MI]
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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Bad Guy
Energy
Best Jazz // Bad Guy - Dorr Dance Academy [Grand Rapids, MI]
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 // Bad Guy - Dorr Dance Academy [Grand Rapids, MI]
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.
Visit www.industrydanceawards.com
Go Easy On Me
Energy
Best Open/Acro/Ballet // Go Easy On Me - L & L Dance Company [Toledo, OH]
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 // Go Easy On Me - L & L Dance Company [Toledo, OH]
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.
Visit www.industrydanceawards.com
Follow @industrydanceawards