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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The Scarlett Letter
Groove
Best Acro/Ballet/Open // THE SCARLETT LETTER - EPIC DANCE COMPANY [Flemington, NJ]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
The Scarlett Letter // BEST ACRO / BALLET / OPEN PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Acro/Ballet/Open // THE SCARLETT LETTER - EPIC DANCE COMPANY [Flemington, NJ]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
The Scarlett Letter // 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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And The Orchestra Kept Playing
Groove
Best Lyrical // AND THE ORCHESTRA KEPT PLAYING - ESTREET DANCE ACADEMY [Edgewood, MD]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
And The Orchestra Kept Playing // BEST LYRICAL / MODERN/ CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Lyrical // AND THE ORCHESTRA KEPT PLAYING - ESTREET DANCE ACADEMY [Edgewood, MD]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
And The Orchestra Kept Playing // 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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Six Merry Murderesses
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Best Musical Theatre // SIX MERRY MURDERESSES - ARTISTS IN MOTION DANCE STUDIO [Cherry Hill, NJ]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Six Merry Murderesses // 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 // SIX MERRY MURDERESSES - ARTISTS IN MOTION DANCE STUDIO [Cherry Hill, NJ]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Six Merry Murderesses // 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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The Chain
Groove
Best Tap/Clogging // THE CHAIN - FRONT AND CENTER DANCE STUDIO [Hamilton, NJ]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
The Chain // BEST TAP / CLOGGING PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Tap/Clogging // THE CHAIN - FRONT AND CENTER DANCE STUDIO [Hamilton, NJ]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
The Chain // BEST TAP / CLOGGING PERFORMANCE ///
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In Case
Groove
Best Lyrical // IN CASE - SEASIDE DANCE ACADEMY [Berlin, MD]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
In Case // BEST LYRICAL / MODERN / CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Lyrical // IN CASE - SEASIDE DANCE ACADEMY [Berlin, MD]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
In Case // 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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Rain
Groove
Best Lyrical // RAIN - NEW JERSEY CENTER OF DANCE [Monroe Township, NJ]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Rain // BEST LYRICAL / MODERN / CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Lyrical // RAIN - NEW JERSEY CENTER OF DANCE [Monroe Township, NJ]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Rain // BEST LYRICAL / MODERN / CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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Sing Sing Sing
Groove
Best Jazz // SING SING SING - NEW JERSEY CENTER OF DANCE [Monroe Township, NJ]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Sing Sing Sing // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Jazz // SING SING SING - NEW JERSEY CENTER OF DANCE [Monroe Township, NJ]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Sing Sing Sing // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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Boom
Groove
Best Hip Hop // BOOM - NEW JERSEY CENTER OF DANCE [Monroe Township, NJ]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Boom // BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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Best Hip Hop // BOOM - NEW JERSEY CENTER OF DANCE [Monroe Township, NJ]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Boom // BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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Keep Breathing
Groove
Best Acro/Ballet/Open // KEEP BREATHING - SEASIDE DANCE ACADEMY [Berlin, MD]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Keep Breathing // 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 // KEEP BREATHING - SEASIDE DANCE ACADEMY [Berlin, MD]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Keep Breathing // 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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