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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FADE
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Jazz // FADE - Legacy Dance Co. [Fresno, CA]
CAGE OF BONES
Best Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary // CAGE OF BONES – STARSTRUCK DANCE NJ [Somerset, NJ]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Breakout // 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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THE GIRLS
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Hip Hop // THE GIRLS - The Dance Company [Fresno, CA]
J-LO
Best Jazz // J-LO – DANCE WITH KIM SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS [Somerset, NJ]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Breakout // 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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I'M TIRED
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Contemporary // I'M TIRED - Tulare Joint High School District [Fresno, CA]
THE JUMP OFF
Best Hip Hop // THE JUMP OFF – GARDEN CITY DANCE STUDIO [Long Island, NY]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Breakout // 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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MASK
Best Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary // MASK – EAST COAST DANCE FORCE [Long Island, NY]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Breakout // 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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A PALÉ
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Open // A PALÉ - Legacy Dance Co. [Fresno, CA]
BAD IDEA
Best Jazz // BAD IDEA – GARDEN CITY DANCE STUDIO [Long Island, NY]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Breakout // 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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