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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When The Story Ends
Best Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary // WHEN THE STORY ENDS - McKeon Dance & Gymnastics Center [Hopedale, MA]
2024 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST LYRICAL/ MODERN/ CONTEMPORARY 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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Dream Legacy
Best Hip Hop // DREAM LEGACY - Dream Studios Cape Cod [South Yarmouth, MA]
2024 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // 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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Blinded By The Light
Best Tap // BLINDED BY THE LIGHT - Jazziak's Dance School [Boylston, MA]
2024 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST TAP 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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EDGE
2024 Industry Dance Awards // Outstanding Performance
Best Open // EDGE - VELOCITY Dance and Theater [Minneapolis, MN 2]
I HOPE I GET IT
2024 Industry Dance Awards // Outstanding Performance
Best Musical Theatre // I HOPE I GET IT - VELOCITY Dance and Theater [Minneapolis, MN 2]
100% PURE LOVE
2024 Industry Dance Awards // Outstanding Performance
Best Jazz // 100% PURE LOVE - Legacy Dance Studio [Minneapolis, MN 2]
BAD BOYZ
2024 Industry Dance Awards // Outstanding Performance
Best Hip Hop // BAD BOYZ - Hudson Dance Academy [Minneapolis, MN 2]
HOW WE USE TO LIVE
2024 Industry Dance Awards // Outstanding Performance
Best Contemporary // HOW WE USE TO LIVE - Hudson Dance Academy [Minneapolis, MN 2]
THRIFT SHOP
2024 Industry Dance Awards // Outstanding Performance
Best Tap // THRIFT SHOP - PDT Dance Arts [Dallas, TX]