Industry Dance Awards 2023, Industry Dance Awards 2023 Nominee List
by Kavitha | Updated Oct 18, 2023
Industry Dance Awards 2023
The Industry Dance Awards (IDA) & Cancer Benefit Show is an annual event that unites the global dance community to celebrate creativity, innovation, and the fight against cancer. This grand occasion takes place at the iconic Avalon theater in Hollywood, California. Dancers, educators, pioneers, and dance icons are acknowledged for their exceptional contributions to the industry in the year 2023.
This event aims to raise a minimum of 5 million dollars in donations for cancer-related charities, including Dancers Against Cancer. Through a meticulous selection process involving national dance competitions, dance conventions, and the professional dance community, outstanding performers and dance icons are recognized in various award categories. The Industry Dance Awards highlights the passion and talent in the dance community, with sponsors dedicating significant effort to make the event a true reflection of this passion.
The evening includes a star-studded red carpet, dazzling performances, and a presentation from Dancers Against Cancer (DAC), making it one of the most prestigious events in the dance industry. The IDA & Cancer Benefit Show shines a spotlight on the breakthroughs and achievements of talented individuals who have transformed the dance industry, giving them the recognition they truly deserve.
Industry Dance Awards 2023 Nominee List
Here's a tabular column listing the nominees for the 2023 Industry Dance Awards in their respective categories:
Category
Nominee
Best Jazz Performance
Bad Bad Thing (Piazza Dance Co.)
Give It (The Dream Center)
Satisfaction (Element Dance Company)
Done. (Aspire Dance Company)
Legendary (Power Dance Company)
Boots (Lana's Dance Studio)
Tempo (Yackel Dance Studio)
So Fresh (Michelle's Dance X-Plosion)
Not Alone (Young Dance Academy)
Most Wanted (iMpact Dance Project)
Best Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary Performance
My Way (The Thomas Dance Studio)
Say My Name (MVMT Dance Center)
Disappearing Act (Turning Pointe Dance Academy)
Whats The Rush (Studio 702 Dance)
All Coming Back To Me (K2 Studios)
Older Chests (Renee Johnson’s Dance Studio)
Slow Dancing In The Dark (All That Dance)
I Love You (Upstage Dance Centre)
Taken (The Rage Box Contemporary Dance Center)
White Lies (Drop Everything & Dance Studio Inc.)
Best Tap Performance
Tunnel Vision (Precision Dance Center)
Jumpin Jumpin (Elite Dance Academy)
They Don't Care About Us (Class Act Dance)
The Lies Were Told (Auburn Dance Academy)
Knock Knock (Dance Dimensions)
Glide (Forever Dance Lake Tahoe)
Musical Chairs (Professional Dance Center)
Fur Elise (Dance Dynamics)
Cuff It (Dance Connection Performing Arts Centre)
Natural Woman (For Dancers Only)
Best Musical Theatre/Novelty/Character Performance
The Family Business (Dance Etc)
Be Italian (Dancensations Dance Center)
Woman (Body Language Dance Center)
Backstage Romance (Triple Threat Performing Arts)
No Business (Downtown Dance Factory)
Bring On The Men (Pacific Arts Complex)
Hello (Above the Barre Dance Academy)
Thataway! (Midwest Elite Dance Center)
Nicest Kids In Town (The Pulse Performing Arts Center)
Be Italian (Mossa Dance Academy)
Best Hip Hop Performance
Tear It Up (Footworks Dance Studio)
Conceited (Backstage Dance Studio)
Take The Throne (The Movement Studios)
Talkin Bout (Trudance)
Break Through (Steps Dance Center)
Majesty (K Monique's Studio of Dance)
Skool Daze (Xtreme Level Dance Company)
Full Force (Studio 413)
BOYFRIENDXGIRLFRIEND (Temecula Dance Company)
Good Burger (Legacy School of Performing Arts)
Best Open/Acro/Ballet Performance
Home With You (Panama City Dance Academy)
Keep Breathing (Seaside Dance Academy)
The Village (Studio G Dance Center)
La Crimosa (Suzette's Masters of Dance)
I Have This Music (Bunker Dance Center)
Hometown Glory (Intensity Dance Academy)
Cellophane (Premiere Dance Academy)
Mr. 305 (Above The Barre)
Time (Dance Creations)
Grief (Essex Dance Academy)
Choreography of the Year
The Will (Imprint Dance Company)
Hopelessly (Soul Inspired Dance Complex)
Quite Miss Home (The Fuse Dance Center)
My Way (West Valley Dance Company)
Lay Me Down (Amanda Page Dance Company)
My Way (Avi's Dance Project)
Last Words (Spotlight Productions)
An Idea (Nolte Academy)
Dracula (DNA Dance Collective)
The Experiment (Level Dance Project)
Best Performance of 2023
Play That Sax (Pat's School of Dance)
Spirit In The Sky (Studio 19 Dance Complex)
Poderosa (The King Centre For The Performing Arts)
Feel Good (Captivating Dance by Nona)
Car Radio (Revolution Dance Studio)
Pump The Brakes (Starstruck Academy)
Never Tear Us Apart (Woodbury Dance Center)
Speaking In Tongues (IGNITE)
LEGALLY BLONDE (Hart Academy of Dance)
Strange Fruit (Precision Dance Center)
People's Choice 2023 - Finalists
Into The Night (N-Step Dance Academy)
Live From Coachella (3D Dance Studio)
Satisfaction (Finale Academy of the Arts)
Free Me (Dansations School of Dance)
The Destiny (Michelle Ferraro's Dance USA)
Caruso (Infinity Dance Studio)
Haus of Holbein (Stage Door Studios)
My Way (West Valley Dance Company)
JXSN (South Coast Performing Arts)
All For Us (Magnolia Dance Academy)
Sweet Dreams (Signature Dance Academy)
Miami Heat (Center Stage Dance Academy Pgh)
Industry Dance Awards 2023 Host and Venue
The host for the 2023 Industry Dance Awards is Amanda Kloots, a renowned presenter on the talk show The Talk and a former Broadway City dancer and Radio City Rockette. Amanda Kloots, who has a notable background in dance and entertainment, will take the stage to guide the audience through the prestigious event, which is set to honor outstanding achievements in the dance industry and raise funds for cancer-related charities. Amanda's role as the host adds a touch of elegance and expertise to the event, making it a memorable night for all attendees.
Industry Dance Awards 2023 - FAQs
The IDA is an annual event uniting the global dance community at Avalon theater in Hollywood to celebrate creativity, innovation, and fight against cancer.
The event occurs at the iconic Avalon theater in Hollywood, California.
The event aims to raise a minimum of 5 million dollars for cancer-related charities, including Dancers Against Cancer.
Amanda Kloots, a renowned presenter from The Talk and a former Broadway City dancer and Rockette, is the host of the event.
Annette Bening, Shirley MacLaine’s sister-in-law and the wife of actor Warren Beatty, will be presenting her with the award at the event.