Effective period / Period of releases: 1982 - 2022

Members: Fred Maher, Louis Watterson, Eugenie Diserio, Robey Newsom, Jim Martin (2), Steve Alexander (6)

A New York based early 80's No Wave band that spun off from The Model Citizens after one EP produced by John Cale while other old band-mates formed Polyrock. Material's Fred Maher joined them on drums for some recordings. The band was fronted by Eugenie Diserio, known for her sexy homemade fashion designs and her sultry voice that often played off suggestive lyrics.

The Dance also backed and produced a critically acclaimed EP fronted by 12 year old Chandra, a daughter of Eugenie Diserio's art professor Dennis Oppenheim.