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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SLOW UP
Beyond The Stars
Best Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary // SLOW UP – BACKSTAGE DANCE STUDIO [Lancaster, PA]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Beyond the Stars // BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary // SLOW UP – BACKSTAGE DANCE STUDIO [Lancaster, PA]
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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SLAVE
Beyond The Stars
Best Jazz // SLAVE – BACKSTAGE DANCE STUDIO [Lancaster, PA]
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 // SLAVE – BACKSTAGE DANCE STUDIO [Lancaster, PA]
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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6 OUT OF 10
Beyond The Stars
Best Tap // 6 OUT OF 10 – DANCESATIONS STUDIO OF PERFORMING ARTS INC [Sicklerville, NJ]
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 // 6 OUT OF 10 – DANCESATIONS STUDIO OF PERFORMING ARTS INC [Sicklerville, NJ]
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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CLARITY
Beyond The Stars
Best Open/Acro/Ballet // CLARITY – SPOTLIGHT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER [Sicklerville, 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 // CLARITY – SPOTLIGHT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER [Sicklerville, 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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CHILL LIKE THAT
Beyond The Stars
Best Hip Hop // CHILL LIKE THAT – DANCESATIONS STUDIO OF PERFORMING ARTS INC [Sicklerville, NJ]
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 // CHILL LIKE THAT – DANCESATIONS STUDIO OF PERFORMING ARTS INC [Sicklerville, NJ]
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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YOU SHOULD BE DANCING
Beyond The Stars
Best Theater/Novelty/Character // YOU SHOULD BE DANCING – DANCE BY DEBRA DINOTE [Sicklerville, NJ]
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 // YOU SHOULD BE DANCING – DANCE BY DEBRA DINOTE [Sicklerville, NJ]
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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CLOSURE
Beyond The Stars
Best Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary // CLOSURE – DANCESATIONS STUDIO OF PERFORMING ARTS INC [Sicklerville, NJ]
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 // CLOSURE – DANCESATIONS STUDIO OF PERFORMING ARTS INC [Sicklerville, NJ]
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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WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN
Beyond The Stars
Best Jazz // WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN – DANCESATIONS STUDIO OF PERFORMING ARTS INC [Sicklerville, NJ]
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 // WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN – DANCESATIONS STUDIO OF PERFORMING ARTS INC [Sicklerville, NJ]
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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SEVENTEEN
Beyond The Stars
Best Tap // SEVENTEEN – BACKSTAGE DANCE ACADEMY [Springfield, 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 // SEVENTEEN – BACKSTAGE DANCE ACADEMY [Springfield, 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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