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 Day The Music Died
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
Best Tap // THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED - JAMIE'S DANCE ODYSSEY [Sewell, NJ]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // 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 // THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED - JAMIE'S DANCE ODYSSEY [Sewell, NJ]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // 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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Knock On Wood
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
Best Jazz // KNOCK ON WOOD - DANCE TO THE MUSIC [Horsham, PA]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // 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 // KNOCK ON WOOD - DANCE TO THE MUSIC [Horsham, PA]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // 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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SIX
Energy
Best Musical Theater // SIX - Auburn Dance Academy [Seattle, WA]
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 // SIX - Auburn Dance Academy [Seattle, WA]
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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Made For Now
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
Best Open/Ballet/Acro // MADE FOR NOW - PROJECT T [Lignum, VA]
2022 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 2022 Industry Dance Awards.
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Best Open/Ballet/Acro // MADE FOR NOW - PROJECT T [Lignum, VA]
2022 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 2022 Industry Dance Awards.
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Cellophane
Energy
Best lyrical/modern/contemporary // Cellophane - Vibe Dance Studio [Seattle, WA]
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 // Cellophane - Vibe Dance Studio [Seattle, WA]
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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Friend Like Me
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
Best Musical Theatre/Novelty/Character // FRIEND LIKE ME - PROJECT T [Lignum, VA]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST MUSICAL THEATRE/ 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 Theatre/Novelty/Character // FRIEND LIKE ME - PROJECT T [Lignum, VA]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST MUSICAL THEATRE/ 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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HANDS IN THE AIR
Energy
Best Jazz // HANDS IN THE AIR - Vibe Dance Studio [Seattle, WA]
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 // HANDS IN THE AIR - Vibe Dance Studio [Seattle, WA]
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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Why Can't We Live Together
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
Best Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary // WHY CAN'T WE LIVE TOGETHER - PROJECT T [Lignum, VA]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // 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 // WHY CAN'T WE LIVE TOGETHER - PROJECT T [Lignum, VA]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // 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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Woke
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
Best Hip Hop // WOKE - PROJECT T [Lignum, VA]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // 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 // WOKE - PROJECT T [Lignum, VA]
2022 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // 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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