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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LETTERMAN
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Hip-Hop // LETTERMAN - Steppin' Out Dance Center [Youngstown, OH]
GIMME GIMME GIMME
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Tap // GIMME GIMME GIMME - Encore Dance Company LLC [Green Bay, WI]
LOVE
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Jazz // LOVE - Forever Dance Company [Green Bay, WI]
SALT SHAKER
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Hip-Hop // SALT SHAKER - Forever Dance Company [Green Bay, WI]
RESCUE
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Contemporary // RESCUE - Forever Dance Company [Green Bay, WI]
KILL THE CROWN
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Acro // KILL THE CROWN - Forever Dance Company [Green Bay, WI]
Dont Tell Mama
Best Musical Theatre // DONT TELL MAMA - DANL DANCE CENTER [Coral Springs, FL]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Dont Tell Mama // 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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Pep Rally
Best Hip Hop // PEP RALLY - BALLET ELITE DANCE STUDIO [Coconut Creek, FL]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Pep Rally // 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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Within
Best Acro/Ballet/Open // WITHIN - THATS DANCING [Lake Worth, FL]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Within // BEST ACRO / BALLET / OPEN PERFORMANCE ///
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