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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These Four Walls
Best Acro/Ballet/Open // THESE FOUR WALLS - RHYTHM DANCE CENTER [Belmont, MI]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
These Four Walls // 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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Exile
Best Lyrical // EXILE - TOUCH OF CLASS [El Cajon, CA]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Exile // 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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Greatest Showman
Best Acro/Ballet/Open // GREATEST SHOWMAN - TOUCH OF CLASS [El Cajon, CA]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Greatest Showman // 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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East Compton Clovers
Best Hip Hop // EAST COMPTON CLOVERS - AM DANCE [Moreno Valley, CA]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
East Compton Clovers // BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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A Little Word
Best Jazz // A LITTLE WORD - TOUCH OF CLASS [El Cajon, CA]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
A Little Word // 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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9 In Time
Best Tap/Clogging // 9 IN TIME - TOUCH OF CLASS [El Cajon, CA]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
9 In Time // 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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Livin La Vida Loca
Best Tap/Clogging // LIVIN LA VIDA LOCA - THE DANCE CO [Cedar Rapids, IA]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Livin La Vida Loca // BEST TAP / CLOGGING PERFORMANCE ///
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Walk
Best Hip Hop // WALK - THE DANCE CO [Cedar Rapids, IA]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Walk // BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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Stop Me
Best Jazz // STOP ME - THE DANCE CO [Cedar Rapids, IA]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Stop Me // 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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