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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The Sirens
Best Contemporary/Lyrical/Modern // THE SIRENS - BDA DANCE [Joliet, IL]
2024 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
The Sirens // 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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Freedom
Best Tap/Clogging // FREEDOM - UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE [Oviedo, FL]
2024 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Freedom // 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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Girl Scout
Best Musical Theatre // GIRL SCOUT - SKYRA STUDIOS [Altamonte Springs, FL]
2024 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Girl Scout // 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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Shadows
Best Contemporary/Lyrical/Modern // SHADOWS - INDEPENDENT DANCE COLLECTIVE [Panama City, FL]
2024 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Shadows // 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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Vogue
Best Jazz // VOGUE - UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE [Oviedo, FL]
2024 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Vogue // 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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sssecrets
Best Acro/Ballet/Open // SSSECRETS - SKYRA STUDIOS [Altamonte Springs, FL]
2024 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
sssecrets // 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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Proud Mary
2024 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Jazz // Proud Mary - Artistic Dance Unlimited [Knoxville, TN]
Ain't It Fun
2024 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Tap // Ain't It Fun - Dance Force [Knoxville, TN]
D-Bloc
2024 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Hip Hop // D-Bloc - Dance Force [Knoxville, TN]