Join us as we celebrate 27 years since
Reggie Workman
NEA Master, Guggenheim/Doris Duke fellow
&
Maya Milenovic Workman
Writer/Director, choreographer, Guggenheim fellow
founded MaDLOM!
Montclair Academy of Dance and Laboratory of Music and Drama is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
WHO ARE WE
Leaders
- Executive Director, co-founder
- Reggie Workman
- Artistic Director, co-founder
- Maya Milenovic
Mission
Montclair Academy of Dance and Laboratory of Music and Drama is a multidisciplinary after-school “Arts Laboratory”, dedicated to the creative development of students ages 3-18. At Madlom we use drumming, poetry, theater, movement, choreography, ballet, film, images from Visual Arts, and the tales of Anansi to expand our understanding of the diverse world we live in; to help us shape or design our own creative work, and to understand that collaboration builds a better community. Developmentally appropriate and joyful process allows individuals to understand performing arts. During the early years of development of a young person, there is a window of opportunity for creative abilities to be cultivated and imagination unleashed. We address every child individually and use multiple intelligences. Long-time students share the message with younger generations and teach with the support of teachers.
Our Story
In 1998, when Mr. Reggie (NEA Jazz master, a legendary bassist) and Ms. Maya (Internationally recognized director/choreographer/writer), moved to Montclair, they started classes in their living room. Today, after 27 years, MaDLOM became an international “creative hub” for performing arts.
Board of Directors
- Treasurer
- Amira Williams
- President
- Beth McLeod
- Secretary
- Lena Domovskaya
- Chair
- Maya Milenovic
- Honorary Chair
- Reggie Workman
Honorary Board
- Early Childhood Educator
- Kathryn Arabia
- Art Producer
- Linda Brumbach
- Legendary Drummer
- Andrew Cyrille
- Composer
- Philip Glass
- Dancer/Choreographer, London
- Kenneth Tharp
- Drummer
- Nasheet Waits
Friends of MaDLOM
- Bridget Mastrogiovani
- Danny Leo
- Alicia Lukachko
- Tracy Allen
- Nick Lewis
- Zachary Kirsimae
- Garret Burroughs, Grant Burroughs
Key Contacts
- Social Media
- Zachary Kirsimae
- Constant Contact
- Maya Milenovic
- Website
- Aajay Murphy, current
- Garret Burroughs, previous
Fall 2025 to be held in 2 Locations
- Dance & Theater
- St. John’s Episcopal Church
- 55 Montclair Ave.
- Montclair, NJ 07042
- Drumming
- Unitarian Church, Montclair, NJ 07042
Mailing Address
- 41 Watchung Plaza # 324
- Montclair, NJ 07042
Inquiries
- Madlommail@gmail.com
- (973) 626-6130
“Through the vision of Maya and Reggie, I was allowed space to explore the poetics of movement, choreography, and language at a very young and crucial age. This early introduction to post-modern traditions and contemporary experimental dance forms had a huge impact on me and continues to influence my trajectory as an NYC-based curator and artist. I met some of my dearest life-long friends at Madlom!”
— Seta Morton
Former Student
Meet the Educators
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Teachers, Past & Present
We are deeply grateful for the incredible artists who have shared their time and talent with our students over the years, including: Reggie Workman, M’ten Halsey, Ayana Workman, Jasmine Eden, Marina Shay, Will Pew, Jess Michal, Hannah Garner, Mike Barton, Grant Burroughs, Bella Malika Shelby, Tommy Day, Tim Angulo, Kendra Culley, Lisa Mazella, Tomomi Imai, Jesse Turits, Trisha Kelly, Lisa Rosenberg, Jon Luks, Lisa Peluso, Jusha Marie Sorzano, Mat Vorzimer, and many others.