We are thrilled to announce that several of our incredibly talented studios and dancers have been nominated for the prestigious 2024 Industry Dance Awards! These nominations reflect the dedication, creativity, and passion that each of these studios has poured into their performances this year.

2024 Nominees – Kids Artistic Revue (KAR)

Outstanding Performances:

• Best Jazz: “Sexy Back” – Pacific Arts Complex (Santa Cruz, CA) – Directed by Tisha Nusbaum/Leslie Johnson

• Best Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary: “Jealous” – South Carolina Dance Company (Lexington, SC) – Directed by Danyele Gardner

• Best Tap: “Throwing More Shade” – Norris Performing Arts Center (Murrieta, CA) – Directed by Michelle Miner

• Best Musical Theater/Novelty/Character: “Corny” – Elite Academy of Dance (Shrewsbury, MA) – Directed by Lauren Mangano

• Best Hip Hop: “Meek Mill” – Miss Donna’s School of Dance (Charlotte, NC) – Directed by Donna Mitzel

• Best Open/Ballet/Acro: “Secondhand Smoke” – The Dance Academy of Loudoun (Leesburg, VA) – Directed by Elizabeth Boehnlein

People’s Choice Award Nominees:

• “Salute To Broadway” – Next Generation Dance Studio (Lilydale, Victoria) – Directed by Belinda Payne

• “Ellis Island” – Apogee Dance Academy (Southington, CT) – Directed by Alexandria Puglisis

• “Satisfaction” – Dance Deluxe (Mesa, AZ) – Directed by Alexis Jennings

• “Tap Battle” – Long Island Academy of Dance (Miller Place, NY) – Directed by Arielle Ralha

• “Gold” – NorthPointe Dance Academy (Lewis Center, OH) – Directed by Barbara Coman & Kathy Holland

Choreography of the Year:

• “I’m Blue” – K2 Studios (Corona, CA) – Directed by Donna Fischer

Best Performance of 2024:

• “It’s All Coming Back To Me” – Rock City Dance Center (Little Rock, AR) – Directed by Kristen Sadler Pittman

These incredible performances have not only captured the hearts of audiences but have also set new standards of excellence in the dance world. We are immensely proud of all our nominees and the hard work they have put into every routine.

Voting for the People’s Choice Award

Now it’s time to make your voice heard! Voting for the Preliminary People’s Choice Award opens on Friday, August 16, 2024, at 6:00 am PST and closes on Friday, August 23, 2024, at 9:00 pm PST.

The Final People’s Choice Winner voting will start on Monday, August 26, 2024, at 6:00 am PST and close on Friday, August 30, 2024, at 9:00 pm PST.

We encourage everyone from the dance studio and community to cast their votes and support these incredible artists. Your vote could be the one that propels these talented dancers to the top!

Let’s show our support and celebrate the artistry, dedication, and passion of these outstanding nominees. Congratulations again to all the nominees—we’ll see you at the Industry Dance Awards! 🏆