These performances received the prestigious honor of being presented with an IDA Outstanding Performance Award at their regional competition. In order to be eligible, these must be group/line performances in the Elite level. The following performances are now entered in a pool of candidates to potentially become nominated for its respective category in this year's Industry Dance Awards. Please note these performances are not yet official nominees, they are “in the running” to be nominated. At the end of the competition season, the nominees will be chosen by a special panel of judges from each sponsored competition. The official nominees for the Industry Dance Awards will be announced on July 21, 2026.
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Under Scrutiny
Spotlight
2026 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Open// Under Scrutiny - Michelle's Dance X-Plosion [Hayward, CA]
2026 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Open// Under Scrutiny - Michelle's Dance X-Plosion [Hayward, CA]
Money
Spotlight
2026 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Musical Theatre // Money - Elaine's Dance Studio [Hayward, CA]
2026 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Musical Theatre // Money - Elaine's Dance Studio [Hayward, CA]
Boy I Love You
Spotlight
2026 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Jazz // Boy i love you - Michelle's Dance X-Plosion [Hayward, CA]
2026 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Jazz // Boy i love you - Michelle's Dance X-Plosion [Hayward, CA]
Bodies
Spotlight
2026 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Hip-Hop// Bodies - Spark of Creation Studio [Hayward, CA]
2026 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Hip-Hop// Bodies - Spark of Creation Studio [Hayward, CA]
Shadow of your heart
Spotlight
2026 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Contemporary // Shadow of your heart - Michelle's Dance X-Plosion [Hayward, CA]
2026 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Best Contemporary // Shadow of your heart - Michelle's Dance X-Plosion [Hayward, CA]
For The Final Time
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
Best Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary // FOR THE FINAL TIME - KJ DANCE THEATER [Massapequa Park, NY]
2026 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 2026 Industry Dance Awards.
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Best Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary // FOR THE FINAL TIME - KJ DANCE THEATER [Massapequa Park, NY]
2026 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 2026 Industry Dance Awards.
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Walk It Out
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
Best Hip Hop // WALK IT OUT - CITY STAGE DANCE ACADEMY [Hawthorne, NY]
2026 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 2026 Industry Dance Awards.
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Best Hip Hop // WALK IT OUT - CITY STAGE DANCE ACADEMY [Hawthorne, NY]
2026 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 2026 Industry Dance Awards.
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I Got You
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
Best Tap // I GOT YOU - KJ DANCE THEATER [Massapequa Park, NY]
2026 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 2026 Industry Dance Awards.
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Best Tap // I GOT YOU - KJ DANCE THEATER [Massapequa Park, NY]
2026 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 2026 Industry Dance Awards.
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Rumor Has It
Turn It UP Dance Challenge
Best Jazz // RUMOR HAS IT - KJ DANCE THEATER [Massapequa Park, NY]
2026 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2026 Industry Dance Awards.
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Best Jazz // RUMOR HAS IT - KJ DANCE THEATER [Massapequa Park, NY]
2026 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Turn It Up Dance Challenge // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2026 Industry Dance Awards.
Visit www.industrydanceawards.com
Follow @industrydanceawards