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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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 ///
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 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 ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2023 Industry Dance Awards.
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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 ///
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Still Standing
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Tap // Still Standing - Gotta Dance [Detroit, MI (2)]
Riot
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Hip Hop // Riot - Gotta Dance [Detroit, MI (2)]
Queen Of Your Dreams
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Novelty / Character / Musical Theatre // Queen Of Your Dreams - Karen's School of Dance [Detroit, MI (2)]
Heat Stroke
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Ballet / Open / Acro / Gym // Heat Stroke - Karen's School of Dance [Detroit, MI (2)]
All That Really Matters
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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Telephone
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Jazz // Telephone - Karen's School of Dance [Detroit, MI (2)]