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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All That Really Matters
Groove
Best Tap/Clogging // ALL THAT REALLY MATTERS - CENTER STAGE DANCE COMPANY INC [China Grove, NC]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
All That Really Matters // 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 // ALL THAT REALLY MATTERS - CENTER STAGE DANCE COMPANY INC [China Grove, NC]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
All That Really Matters // 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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Like Sugar
Groove
Best Tap/Clogging // LIKE SUGAR - CENTER STAGE DANCE COMPANY INC [China Grove, NC]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Like Sugar // 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 // LIKE SUGAR - CENTER STAGE DANCE COMPANY INC [China Grove, NC]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Like Sugar // 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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Money
Groove
Best Musical Theatre // MONEY - CENTER STAGE DANCE COMPANY INC [China Grove, NC]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Money // 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 // MONEY - CENTER STAGE DANCE COMPANY INC [China Grove, NC]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Money // 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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Vibe Check
Groove
Best Hip Hop // VIBE CHECK - CENTER STAGE DANCE COMPANY INC [China Grove, NC]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Vibe Check // 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 // VIBE CHECK - CENTER STAGE DANCE COMPANY INC [China Grove, NC]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Vibe Check // 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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Its Tina
Groove
Best Jazz // ITS TINA - MERGE DANCE COLLECTIVE [Richmond, VA]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Its Tina // 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 // ITS TINA - MERGE DANCE COLLECTIVE [Richmond, VA]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Its Tina // 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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Revenge Of The Royal Merchant
Groove
Best Acro/Ballet/Open // REVENGE OF THE ROYAL MERCHANT - CENTER STAGE DANCE COMPANY INC [China Grove, NC]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Revenge Of The Royal Merchant // 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 // REVENGE OF THE ROYAL MERCHANT - CENTER STAGE DANCE COMPANY INC [China Grove, NC]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Revenge Of The Royal Merchant // 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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Vanishing Moments
Groove
Best Lyrical // VANISHING MOMENTS - CENTER STAGE DANCE COMPANY INC [China Grove, NC]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Vanishing Moments // 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 // VANISHING MOMENTS - CENTER STAGE DANCE COMPANY INC [China Grove, NC]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Vanishing Moments // 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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Yikes
Groove
Best Hip Hop // YIKES - DANCE BY CARLY [Austin, TX]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Yikes // 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 // YIKES - DANCE BY CARLY [Austin, TX]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Yikes // 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 Gift
Groove
Best Tap/Clogging // THIS GIFT - MOMENTUM DANCE [Arlington, TX]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
This Gift // 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 // THIS GIFT - MOMENTUM DANCE [Arlington, TX]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
This Gift // 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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