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 Sparkling Diamond
Best Musical Theatre/Novelty/Character // THE SPARKLING DIAMOND - JULIA'S DANCE ACADEMY [Santa Claus, IN]
2025 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST MUSICAL THEATRE/ NOVELTY/ CHARACTER PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2025 Industry Dance Awards.
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The Burden of Silence
Best Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary // THE BURDEN OF SILENCE - ACHIEVE ACADEMY OF DANCE & TUMBLING [Evansville, IN]
2025 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 2025 Industry Dance Awards.
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Texas Hold 'Em
Best Tap // TEXAS HOLD 'EM - ACHIEVE ACADEMY OF DANCE & TUMBLING [Evansville, IN]
2025 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST TAP PERFORMANCE ///
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New York
Best Jazz // New York - ACHIEVE ACADEMY OF DANCE & TUMBLING [Evansville, IN]
2025 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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Hello
Best Musical Theater/Character // Hello - Studio J Dance Academy [Flanders, NJ]
2025 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Breakout // Best Musical Theater/Character
Its My Life
Best Tap/Clogging // Its My Life - Sharons Studio of Dance and Music [Flanders, NJ]
2025 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Breakout // Best Tap/Clogging
Party
Best Hip Hop // Party - Street Beatz [Flanders, NJ]
2025 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Breakout // Best Hip Hop
Phantom
Best Tap/Clogging // Phantom - Dancin In The Spotlight [Somerset, NJ]
2025 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Beyond The Stars // Best Tap/Clogging
Just A Girl
Best Acro/Ballet/Open // Just A Girl - Dancin In The Spotlight [Somerset, NJ]
2025 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Beyond The Stars // Best Acro/Ballet/Open