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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Hello
Best Jazz // HELLO - DANSWEST [Tucson, AZ]
2024 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Hello // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2024 Industry Dance Awards.
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Love Cats
Best Jazz // LOVE CATS - MICHAELAS DANCE MAGIC [Glendale, AZ]
2024 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Love Cats // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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Dream On
Best Acro/Ballet/Open // DREAM ON - MICHAELAS DANCE MAGIC [Glendale, AZ]
2024 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Dream On // BEST ACRO/BALLET/OPEN PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2024 Industry Dance Awards.
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Circus
Best Acro/Ballet/Open // CIRCUS - FOR DANCERS ONLY PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY [McCook, NE]
2024 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Circus // BEST ACRO/BALLET/OPEN PERFORMANCE ///
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American Bandstand
Best Jazz // AMERICAN BANDSTAND - THE DANCERS EDGE [Omaha, NE]
2024 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
American Bandstand // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2024 Industry Dance Awards.
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The Big Apple
Best Acro/Ballet/Open //THE BIG APPLE - RHONDA WHITEHEADS DANCE [Brandon, MS]
2024 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
The Big Apple // BEST ACRO/BALLET/OPEN PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2024 Industry Dance Awards.
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Jumpin
Best Hip Hop // JUMPIN - PAGE AND COMPANY [Cabot, AR]
2024 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Jumpin // BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2024 Industry Dance Awards.
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Bills Bills Bills
Best Jazz // BILLS BILLS BILLS - JACKSONVILLE DANCE COMPANY [Beebe, AR]
2024 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Bills Bills Bills // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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Landslide
Best Tap/Clogging // LANDSLIDE - SEARCY SCHOOL OF DANCE [Searcy, AR]
2024 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Landslide // BEST TAP / CLOGGING PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2024 Industry Dance Awards.
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