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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WOMAN
Breakout Dance Competition
Best Theater/Novelty/Character // WOMAN – EVOLVE DANCE COMPANY [Detroit, MI]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Breakout // 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 // WOMAN – EVOLVE DANCE COMPANY [Detroit, MI]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Breakout // 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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WHITE LIES
Breakout Dance Competition
Best Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary // WHITE LIES – DROP EVERYTHING & DANCE STUDIO, INC. [Detroit, MI]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Breakout // 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 // WHITE LIES – DROP EVERYTHING & DANCE STUDIO, INC. [Detroit, MI]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Breakout // 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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DREAM ON
Breakout Dance Competition
Best Jazz // DREAM ON – DROP EVERYTHING & DANCE STUDIO, INC. [Detroit, MI]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Breakout // 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 // DREAM ON – DROP EVERYTHING & DANCE STUDIO, INC. [Detroit, MI]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Breakout // 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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I WISH
Breakout Dance Competition
Best Tap // I WISH – 24/7 DANCE STUDIO [Laurel, MD]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Breakout // 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 // I WISH – 24/7 DANCE STUDIO [Laurel, MD]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Breakout // 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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HOPELESS WANDERER
Breakout Dance Competition
Best Open/Acro/Ballet // HOPELESS WANDERER – ARTISTIC MOVEMENT ACADEMY OF DANCE [Laurel, MD]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Breakout // 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 // HOPELESS WANDERER – ARTISTIC MOVEMENT ACADEMY OF DANCE [Laurel, MD]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Breakout // 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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MUAH
Breakout Dance Competition
Best Hip Hop // MUAH – FIERCE DANCE ACADEMY [Laurel, MD]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Breakout // 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 // MUAH – FIERCE DANCE ACADEMY [Laurel, MD]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Breakout // 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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TRANSYLVANIA MANIA
Breakout Dance Competition
Best Theater/Novelty/Character // TRANSYLVANIA MANIA – ARTISTIC MOVEMENT ACADEMY OF DANCE [Laurel, MD]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Breakout // 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 // TRANSYLVANIA MANIA – ARTISTIC MOVEMENT ACADEMY OF DANCE [Laurel, MD]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Breakout // 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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UNDERTOW
Breakout Dance Competition
Best Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary // UNDERTOW – ARTISTIC MOVEMENT ACADEMY OF DANCE [Laurel, MD]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Breakout // 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 // UNDERTOW – ARTISTIC MOVEMENT ACADEMY OF DANCE [Laurel, MD]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Breakout // 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
THE JUNGLE
Breakout Dance Competition
Best Jazz // THE JUNGLE – EAST COAST EDGE DANCE CENTER [Laurel, MD]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Breakout // 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 // THE JUNGLE – EAST COAST EDGE DANCE CENTER [Laurel, MD]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Breakout // BEST JAZZ 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