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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Rebirth
Best Contemporary/Lyrical/Modern //REBIRTH - CAPE ANN CENTER FOR DANCE [Gloucester, MA]
2024 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Rebirth // BEST CONTEMPORARY / LYRICAL / MODERN 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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Out of Pocket
Best Hip Hop // OUT OF POCKET - HOUSE OF DANCE [Sudbury, MA]
2024 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Out of Pocket // 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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Mein Heir
Best Musical Theatre // MEIN HEIR - DANCE FORCE [Schenectady, NY]
2024 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Mein Heir // 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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The Chain
Best Tap/Clogging // THE CHAIN - MOVEMENT BOX DANCE STUDIO [Syracuse, NY]
2024 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
The Chain // BEST TAP / CLOGGING PERFORMANCE ///
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New school
Best Hip Hop // NEW SCHOOL - DANCE FORCE [Schenectady, NY]
2024 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
New school // 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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Haunted
Best Jazz // HAUNTED - THE FUSE DANCE CENTER [Binghamton, NY]
2024 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Haunted // 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 King
Best Acro/Ballet/Open // THE KING - THE FUSE DANCE CENTER [Binghamton, NY]
2024 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
The King // 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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Like A Bird Through The Night
Best Contemporary/Lyrical/Modern // LIKE A BIRD THROUGH THE NIGHT - THE FUSE DANCE CENTER [Binghamton, NY]
2024 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Like A Bird Through The Night // BEST CONTEMPORARY / LYRICAL / MODERN 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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Never Dreamed
People’s Choice // [Never Dreamed] - MVMT Dance Center [Ringwood, NJ]
2024 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Groove /// People’s Choice Award ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2024 Industry Dance Awards.
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