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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FALL FORWARD
Beyond The Stars
Best Tap // FALL FORWARD – MISS DONNA'S SCHOOL OF DANCING [Fort Mill, SC]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Beyond the Stars // BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2023 Industry Dance Awards.
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Best Tap // FALL FORWARD – MISS DONNA'S SCHOOL OF DANCING [Fort Mill, SC]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Beyond the Stars // BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2023 Industry Dance Awards.
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ROMEO & JULIET
Beyond The Stars
Best Open/Acro/Ballet // ROMEO & JULIET – CENTER STAGE DANCE ACADEMY [Fort Mill, SC]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Beyond the Stars // BEST OPEN/ACRO/BALLET PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2023 Industry Dance Awards.
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Best Open/Acro/Ballet // ROMEO & JULIET – CENTER STAGE DANCE ACADEMY [Fort Mill, SC]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Beyond the Stars // BEST OPEN/ACRO/BALLET PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2023 Industry Dance Awards.
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BARBZ
Beyond The Stars
Best Hip Hop // BARBZ – MISS DONNA'S SCHOOL OF DANCING [Fort Mill, SC]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Beyond the Stars // BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2023 Industry Dance Awards.
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Best Hip Hop // BARBZ – MISS DONNA'S SCHOOL OF DANCING [Fort Mill, SC]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Beyond the Stars // BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2023 Industry Dance Awards.
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PLAY
Beyond The Stars
Best Theater/Novelty/Character // PLAY – LITTLE BROADWAY STUDIO [Fort Mill, SC]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Beyond the Stars // BEST THEATER/NOVELTY/CHARACTER PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2023 Industry Dance Awards.
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Best Theater/Novelty/Character // PLAY – LITTLE BROADWAY STUDIO [Fort Mill, SC]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Beyond the Stars // BEST THEATER/NOVELTY/CHARACTER PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2023 Industry Dance Awards.
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ANTS MARCHING
Beyond The Stars
Best Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary // ANTS MARCHING – MISS DONNA'S SCHOOL OF DANCING [Fort Mill, SC]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Beyond the Stars // BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2023 Industry Dance Awards.
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Best Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary // ANTS MARCHING – MISS DONNA'S SCHOOL OF DANCING [Fort Mill, SC]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Beyond the Stars // BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2023 Industry Dance Awards.
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ELECTRICITY
Beyond The Stars
Best Jazz // ELECTRICITY – CENTER STAGE DANCE ACADEMY [Fort Mill, SC]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Beyond the Stars // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2023 Industry Dance Awards.
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Best Jazz // ELECTRICITY – CENTER STAGE DANCE ACADEMY [Fort Mill, SC]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Beyond the Stars // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2023 Industry Dance Awards.
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THE QUEEN'S REMIX
Beyond The Stars
Best Open/Acro/Ballet // THE QUEEN'S REMIX – CARU ENTERTAINMENT DANCE COMPLEX [Atlantic City, NJ]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Beyond the Stars // BEST OPEN/ACRO/BALLET PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2023 Industry Dance Awards.
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Best Open/Acro/Ballet // THE QUEEN'S REMIX – CARU ENTERTAINMENT DANCE COMPLEX [Atlantic City, NJ]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Beyond the Stars // BEST OPEN/ACRO/BALLET PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2023 Industry Dance Awards.
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GREEN GARDEN
Beyond The Stars
Best Tap // GREEN GARDEN – CENTER STAGE DANCE STUDIO [Turners Falls, MA]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Beyond the Stars // BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2023 Industry Dance Awards.
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Best Tap // GREEN GARDEN – CENTER STAGE DANCE STUDIO [Turners Falls, MA]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Beyond the Stars // BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2023 Industry Dance Awards.
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THE SECRET GARDEN
Beyond The Stars
Best Open/Acro/Ballet // THE SECRET GARDEN – THE DANCE FACTORY [Turners Falls, MA]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Beyond the Stars // BEST OPEN/ACRO/BALLET PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2023 Industry Dance Awards.
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Best Open/Acro/Ballet // THE SECRET GARDEN – THE DANCE FACTORY [Turners Falls, MA]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Beyond the Stars // BEST OPEN/ACRO/BALLET PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2023 Industry Dance Awards.
Visit www.industrydanceawards.com Follow @industrydanceawards