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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Family Business
Best Musical Theatre // FAMILY BUSINESS - DANCE ETC [Milford, OH]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Family Business // 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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Vegas
Best Jazz // VEGAS - K MONIQUES STUDIO OF DANCE [Fort Wayne, IN]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Vegas // 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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Viva La Vida
Best Acro/Ballet/Open // VIVA LA VIDA - K MONIQUES STUDIO OF DANCE [Fort Wayne, IN]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Viva La Vida // BEST ACRO / BALLET / OPEN PERFORMANCE ///
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Annie
Best Musical Theatre // ANNIE - BARBARAS STUDIO OF DANCE [Alexander City, AL]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Annie // BEST MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE ///
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Break Free
Best Jazz // LOW RIDER - BARBARAS STUDIO OF DANCE [Alexander City, AL]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Break Free // 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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Low Rider
Best Hip Hop // LOW RIDER - BARBARAS STUDIO OF DANCE [Alexander City, AL]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Low Rider // 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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Denim Jacket
Best Tap/Clogging // DENIM JACKET - MISS AMYS COMPETITIVE EDGE [Dickson, TN]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Denim Jacket // BEST TAP / CLOGGING PERFORMANCE ///
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Its a Wonderful Life
Best Lyrical // ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE - ELLEN ALVIN DANCE EXCHANGE [Burns, TN]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Its a Wonderful Life // BEST LYRICAL / MODERN / CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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Medusa
Best Acro/Ballet/Open // MEDUSA - DANCE ELITE [Morristown, TN]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Medusa // 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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