GRIDLOCK Dance

Led by Madeline Maxine Gorman, GRIDLOCK Dance is a contemporary dance company based in Washington, DC.

The mission of GRIDLOCK Dance is to uncover societal thorns and inspire everyday awakenings through collaborative performances and art making. GRIDLOCK explores societal issues through the combination of contemporary movement with projection, music, spoken word, humor, and audience engagement. In particular, GRIDLOCK examines the relationships between mass media, mental health, and movement.

04/14/2026

We're headed to the 92NY Future Dance Festival! 🎉

Our Artistic Director, Madeline Maxine Roman, is a selected choreographer for this year’s festival.

We'll present her work Forbidden Fruit, a virtuosic duet that explores religion, sexuality, and anger in women through bold partnering.

Huge shoutout to Alex and Destiny for bringing their artistry and athleticism to this piece, and to Levi for rehearsal directing while Max at a residency in Seattle.

Get your tickets now at the link in our bio (there's only a few left!)

01/28/2026

Say it ain't snow 😔

GRIDLOCK Dance and Baltimore Theatre Project have made the decision to postpone the upcoming performances of Tooth and Claw due to weather.

We're feeling pretty bummed, but our top priority is always the safety of the cast and crew.

If you have already purchased tickets, please contact the Baltimore Theatre Project box office at 410-752-8558 for information on exchanging your tickets or other options.

Thank you to all the dancers and collaborators, and we'll keep everyone posted on when the shows are officially rescheduled! 💛

01/27/2026

One billboard and two chances to see our show! 🎟️

I'm so excited for GRIDLOCK Dance's upcoming performance of Tooth and Claw at Baltimore Theatre Project THIS WEEKEND on Saturday, Jan 31 and Sunday, Feb 1 at 2:00pm.

We’re also up on a billboard near Penn Station (!!) featuring the stunning Theatre Project poster by Dave Plunkert.

This show is incredibly special to me, and a huge part of that is getting to work with the ridiculously talented company members and local students.

Some of the vibes include:

~a massive concrete block that dancers literally launch off

~a whole lotta commentary about capitalism using crab metaphors

~a lil heart and hope through original poetry by my wife, Valentina.

Get your tickets now for Tooth and Claw, and come experience what inspired Dave’s stunning artwork for this piece. 💛

01/20/2026

We are DANCING in Charm City! 💦

We're so excited to perform Tooth and Claw at Baltimore Theatre Project next weekend.

The show features GRIDLOCK Dance company members alongside local student cast members (announcement coming on Monday). 👀

The show dates are:
Saturday, Jan 31 at 7:30pm
Sunday, Feb 1 at 2:00pm

Choreographed by Artistic Director Madeline Maxine Roman, Tooth and Claw is a “conceptually rich and ambitious” (Maryland Theatre Guide) contemporary dance show that confronts the chaos of our times with humanity.

Snag your tickets now at the link in our bio, and come support Levi and the rest of the sweaty and super talented dancers. 💛

01/07/2026

See you at APAP? 👀

Join GRIDLOCK Dance for a sneak peek of The Vi**ra Ballet (a new work in development) during this year's conference.

We'll be presenting during Pentacle’s Tour Ready Lab Alumni Showcase on Sunday, January 11 from 3:00-3:15pm at New York City Center (Studio 5).

The showcase is free and spots are limited, so RSVP now at the link in our bio. ✨

01/06/2026

Our student audition is THIS SATURDAY, January 10! 📣

GRIDLOCK Dance is presenting our show Tooth and Claw in Baltimore later this month and inviting advanced pre-professional dance students to perform with us. Here’s how it works:

✨ RSVP online to save your spot
Complete the form at the link in our bio to let us know you’ll be auditioning.

✨ Audition: Saturday, Jan 10, 4:00-6:00pm at Baltimore Theatre Project
All dancers check in on-site. Students under 18 must arrive with a parent or legal guardian, who will sign participation and waiver forms before the dancer can audition.

✨ Rehearsals: Mon, Jan 26 - Fri, Jan 30, 5:30-9:30pm at Baltimore Theatre Project
All dancers will learn the show in a one-week intensive rehearsal process.

✨ Performances: Sat, Jan 31 at 7:30pm + Sun, Feb 1 at 2:00pm
Selected dancers perform alongside the company during both shows.

There is no cost to participate, and all students will receive photos and videos from the performance.

RSVP now at the link in our bio. ⏰

09/02/2025

Two casts, two coasts, two chances to see Honeysuckle in September 🌼

Levi Coy, Gabriel Mata, and Valentina Roman will perform at Dance Place in Washington, DC on Saturday, September 13 as part of their Spirit Week showcase.

Later in the month, we're headed west for Levi Coy, Dylan Lambert, and Valentina Roman to perform in the Men in Dance showcase at the Erickson Theatre in Seattle, Washington from Friday, September 26 to Sunday, September 28.

Choreographed by Madeline Maxine Roman, Honeysuckle is a duet inspired by secret longing, q***r love, and the quiet beauty of rural America.

It explores the intimate, irreversible way one being can impact another through original live music and a few drops of water, all contained within an 8x10 grass rug.

Head to the link in our bio to snag your tickets. 🌱

07/03/2025

Cherchez la Femme at the National Portrait Gallery 🌈

Choreographed by Madeline Maxine Roman.

Performed by Destiny Arlette, Khiana Gilmer, Madeline Maxine Roman, and Baylee Wong.

Original music by Valentina Roman.

Intimacy direction by Emily Sucher.

Photos by Bill Gorman.

05/29/2025

Sneak peeks of Friday's show 📸

Thank you to Bill Gorman for capturing these amazing photos of our upcoming performance on Friday, May 30 at 7:30pm at Dance Loft on 14.

We’re bringing back some favorites, sharing new pieces, and giving a sneak peek of what’s next for GRIDLOCK Dance.

Time is running out to get your tickets! ⏰ Grab yours now at the link in our bio.

04/09/2025

Let's dance this summer. ☀️

We're excited to announce our second open call for applications to be part of GRIDLOCK Dance's Motion Mixers!

Whether you're an emerging choreographer or an experienced artist, this is an opportunity to showcase your work and connect with the DMV dance community.

Selected artists will receive a $200 stipend, professional photography and videography, and the opportunity to connect with attendees in an intimate performance and social environment.

Applications for the summer mixers (June, July, and August) are due on Sunday, May 4 at 11:59pm.

Learn more and apply today at the link in our bio.

📸 Photo by Bill Gorman.

03/27/2025

Don't mind us reminiscing about the March Motion Mixer. 💛

It was great to connect with dancers lovers from all over the DMV and see works by Brighton Sawyer, Baylee Wong, and AJ Collabs.

The Motion Mixer is an event hosted at the DC Arts Center that's part social mixer, part dance performance.

Each event features dances created by talented DMV choreographers, networking prompts over food and drinks, and an interactive talkback discussion with the artists.

If you were at the Motion Mixer or want to attend future ones, we want to hear from you! What day and time would you like for future events? 🤔

📷 Photos by Bill Gorman

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Washington D.C., DC
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http://gridlockdance.com/

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