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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COFFEE BREAK
Best Theater/Novelty/Character // COFFEE BREAK – DANCE ARTS COLLABORATIVE [Somerset, NJ]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Beyond the Stars // BEST THEATER/NOVELTY/CHARACTER 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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SEPARATION
Best Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary // SEPARATION – DANCE ARTS COLLABORATIVE [Somerset, NJ]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Beyond the Stars // BEST LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKING
Best Jazz // THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKING – SUMMIT SCHOOL OF DANCE [Somerset, NJ]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Beyond the Stars // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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Ramalama
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Jazz // Ramalama - Inspired Movement Dance and Performing Arts [Escondido, CA]
Power
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Tap // Power - Signature Dance Academy [Escondido, CA]
You Can Shake It
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Hip Hop // You Can Shake It - North County Academy of Dance [Escondido, CA]
The Chain
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Lyrical / Modern / Contemporary // The Chain - Signature Dance Academy [Escondido, CA]
Till Now
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Ballet / Open / Acro / Gym // Till Now - Inspired Movement Dance and Performing Arts [Escondido, CA]
Cold Hearted
Best Jazz // COLD HEARTED - DIMENSIONS STUDIO [Mars Hill, NC]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // 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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