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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LEAN ON ME
Beyond The Stars
Best Tap // LEAN ON ME – DANCE BY KRISTIN [Bridgeport, CT]
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 // LEAN ON ME – DANCE BY KRISTIN [Bridgeport, CT]
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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3084
Beyond The Stars
Best Open/Acro/Ballet // 3084 – CONNECTICUT DANCE CONSERVATORY [Bridgeport, CT]
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 // 3084 – CONNECTICUT DANCE CONSERVATORY [Bridgeport, CT]
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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PINK OPTIONS
Beyond The Stars
Best Hip Hop // PINK OPTIONS – CONNECTICUT DANCE CONSERVATORY [Bridgeport, CT]
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 // PINK OPTIONS – CONNECTICUT DANCE CONSERVATORY [Bridgeport, CT]
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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STRENGTH IN ONE
Beyond The Stars
Best Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary // STRENGTH IN ONE – CONNECTICUT DANCE CONSERVATORY [Bridgeport, CT]
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 // STRENGTH IN ONE – CONNECTICUT DANCE CONSERVATORY [Bridgeport, CT]
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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PURPLE HAT
Beyond The Stars
Best Jazz // PURPLE HAT – CONNECTICUT DANCE CONSERVATORY [Bridgeport, CT]
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 // PURPLE HAT – CONNECTICUT DANCE CONSERVATORY [Bridgeport, CT]
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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RIGHT THURR
Beyond The Stars
Best Tap // RIGHT THURR – I'HDE RATHER BE DANCING [Akron, OH]
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 // RIGHT THURR – I'HDE RATHER BE DANCING [Akron, OH]
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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LAST DANCE
Beyond The Stars
Best Open/Acro/Ballet // LAST DANCE – SOPHISTICATION DANCE COMPANY [Akron, OH]
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 // LAST DANCE – SOPHISTICATION DANCE COMPANY [Akron, OH]
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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WONKA
Beyond The Stars
Best Hip Hop // WONKA – I'HDE RATHER BE DANCING [Akron, OH]
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 // WONKA – I'HDE RATHER BE DANCING [Akron, OH]
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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I SAW YOU THERE
Beyond The Stars
Best Theater/Novelty/Character // I SAW YOU THERE – I'HDE RATHER BE DANCING [Akron, OH]
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 // I SAW YOU THERE – I'HDE RATHER BE DANCING [Akron, OH]
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.
Visit www.industrydanceawards.com Follow @industrydanceawards