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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BREEZY
Beyond The Stars
Best Hip Hop // BREEZY – POLARIS DANCE INSTITUTE [Fredericksburg, VA]
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 // BREEZY – POLARIS DANCE INSTITUTE [Fredericksburg, VA]
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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MR. CELLOPHANE
Beyond The Stars
Best Theater/Novelty/Character // MR. CELLOPHANE – CHRIS COLLINS DANCE STUDIO [Fredericksburg, VA]
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 // MR. CELLOPHANE – CHRIS COLLINS DANCE STUDIO [Fredericksburg, VA]
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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FIX YOU
Beyond The Stars
Best Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary // FIX YOU – POLARIS DANCE INSTITUTE [Fredericksburg, VA]
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 // FIX YOU – POLARIS DANCE INSTITUTE [Fredericksburg, VA]
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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COLA
Beyond The Stars
Best Jazz // COLA – POLARIS DANCE INSTITUTE [Fredericksburg, VA]
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 // COLA – POLARIS DANCE INSTITUTE [Fredericksburg, VA]
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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AT THE ARCADE
Beyond The Stars
Best Tap // AT THE ARCADE – EXPLORE IN DANCE, INC [Long Island, NY]
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 // AT THE ARCADE – EXPLORE IN DANCE, INC [Long Island, NY]
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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WAIT FOR IT
Beyond The Stars
Best Open/Acro/Ballet // WAIT FOR IT – EXPLORE IN DANCE, INC [Long Island, NY]
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 // WAIT FOR IT – EXPLORE IN DANCE, INC [Long Island, NY]
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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DADC AIRLINES
Beyond The Stars
Best Hip Hop // DADC AIRLINES – DANCE ARTS DEVELOPMENT CENTER [Long Island, NY]
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 // DADC AIRLINES – DANCE ARTS DEVELOPMENT CENTER [Long Island, NY]
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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HAPPILY NEVER AFTER
Beyond The Stars
Best Theater/Novelty/Character // HAPPILY NEVER AFTER – THE DREAM CENTER [Long Island, NY]
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 // HAPPILY NEVER AFTER – THE DREAM CENTER [Long Island, NY]
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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BROKEN
Beyond The Stars
Best Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary // BROKEN – THE DREAM CENTER [Long Island, NY]
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 // BROKEN – THE DREAM CENTER [Long Island, NY]
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.
Visit www.industrydanceawards.com Follow @industrydanceawards