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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Nelsonwood Lane
Groove
Best Lyrical // NELSONWOOD LANE - EPIC DANCE STUDIO [Edmond, OK]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Nelsonwood Lane // 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 // NELSONWOOD LANE - EPIC DANCE STUDIO [Edmond, OK]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Nelsonwood Lane // 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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Waving Through A Window
Groove
Best Jazz // WAVING THROUGH A WINDOW - EPIC DANCE STUDIO [Edmond, OK]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Waving Through A Window // 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 // WAVING THROUGH A WINDOW - EPIC DANCE STUDIO [Edmond, OK]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Waving Through A Window // 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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Dream On
Groove
Best Tap/Clogging // DREAM ON - STAGELITE ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS [Bloomingdale, NJ]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Dream On // BEST TAP / CLOGGING 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/Clogging // DREAM ON - STAGELITE ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS [Bloomingdale, NJ]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Dream On // BEST TAP / CLOGGING 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 Perfect Nanny
Groove
Best Musical Theatre // THE PERFECT NANNY - DANCE DANCE DANCE LTD [Staten Island, NY]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
The Perfect Nanny // BEST MUSICAL THEATRE 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 Musical Theatre // THE PERFECT NANNY - DANCE DANCE DANCE LTD [Staten Island, NY]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
The Perfect Nanny // BEST MUSICAL THEATRE 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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Hero
Groove
Best Jazz // HERO - DANCE DANCE DANCE LTD [Staten Island, NY]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Hero // 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 // HERO - DANCE DANCE DANCE LTD [Staten Island, NY]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Hero // 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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Teens Gone Banji
Groove
Best Hip Hop // TEENS GONE BANJI - POWERHOUSE DANCE CENTER [Stony Point, NY]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Teens Gone Banji // 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 // TEENS GONE BANJI - POWERHOUSE DANCE CENTER [Stony Point, NY]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Teens Gone Banji // 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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This Is The Moment
Groove
Best Acro/Ballet/Open // THIS IS THE MOMENT - DANCE DANCE DANCE LTD [Staten Island, NY]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
This Is The Moment // BEST ACRO / BALLET / OPEN 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 Acro/Ballet/Open // THIS IS THE MOMENT - DANCE DANCE DANCE LTD [Staten Island, NY]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
This Is The Moment // BEST ACRO / BALLET / OPEN 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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We Regret To Inform You
Groove
Best Lyrical // WE REGRET TO INFORM YOU - DANCE DANCE DANCE LTD [Staten Island, NY]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
We Regret To Inform You // 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 // WE REGRET TO INFORM YOU - DANCE DANCE DANCE LTD [Staten Island, NY]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
We Regret To Inform You // 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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Blessed Burden
Groove
People’s Choice // [BLESSED BURDEN] - Performance Dance Centre [Ames, IA]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Groove /// People’s Choice Award ///
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People’s Choice // [BLESSED BURDEN] - Performance Dance Centre [Ames, IA]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Groove /// People’s Choice Award ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2023 Industry Dance Awards.
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