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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Busta
2024 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Hip Hop // Busta - Stars Studio of Dance [Baltimore, MD]
Like A Star
2024 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Lyrical Modern Contemporary // Like A Star - Dance Expressions [Baltimore, MD]
Lettin' Go
2024 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Jazz // Lettin' Go - Dance Expressions [Baltimore, MD]
All My Love
2024 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Tap //Be Italian- All My Love- Athletic Arts [Baltimore, MD]
Be Italian
2024 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Musical Theater/Novelty/Character //Be Italian- Expression Dance Studio [Chicago, IL]
Hyperactive
2024 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Hip Hop //Hyperactive- Expression Dance Studio [Chicago, IL]
Work Song
2024 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Open/Acro/Ballet // Work Song - Susan's School of Dance [Chicago, IL]
JLO
Best Hip Hop // JLO - DANCE DANCE DANCE LTD [Staten Island, NY]
2024 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
JLO // 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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Chicago Illinois
Best Musical Theatre // CHICAGO ILLINOIS - STEPS DANCE CENTER [Naperville, IL]
2024 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Chicago Illinois // BEST MUSICAL THEATRE 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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