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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ATTENTION
Best Tap/Clogging // ATTENTION - JMD STUDIOS [Elkridge, MD]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
ATTENTION // 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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PLAYER
Best Acro/Ballet/Open // PLAYER - STARS STUDIO [Laurel, MD]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
PLAYER // 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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Life In The Dreamhouse
Best Hip Hop // LIFE IN THE DREAMHOUSE - TAMI GEES STUDIO OF DANCE [Westminster, MD]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Life In The Dreamhouse // 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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Girl Talk
Best Musical Theatre // GIRL TALK - TAMI GEES STUDIO OF DANCE [Westminster, MD]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Girl Talk // 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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Love Me Tender
Best Lyrical // LOVE ME TENDER - TAMI GEES STUDIO OF DANCE [Westminster, MD]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Love Me Tender // 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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I SURRENDER
Best Lyrical // I SURRENDER - STARS STUDIO [Laurel, MD]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
I SURRENDER // 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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Do It
Best Jazz // DO IT - TAMI GEES STUDIO OF DANCE [Westminster, MD]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Do It // 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
Best Tap/Clogging // I WISH - MOVEMENT BOX DANCE STUDIO [Syracuse, NY]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
I Wish // 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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Whipped Into Shape
Best Musical Theatre // WHIPPED INTO SHAPE - INFINITY DANCE ACADEMY [Baldwinsville, NY]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Whipped Into Shape // 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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