Dance Gavin Dance formed in 2005 as a post-hardcore band based in Sacramento, California. The band is known for their consistent line-up changes, including lead vocalists. This caused many changes to the band’s music style. Most of the members in the band also play in side projects, such as Secret Band, Royal Coda and Wolf & Bear.

Current members:
- Tilian Pearson (clean vocals)
- Jon Mess (unclean vocals)
- Will Swan (lead guitar)
- Matt Mingus (drums, percussion)
- Andrew Wells (guitar, clean vocals)

In spirit:
- Tim Feerick (bass guitar)

Former members:
- Jonny Craig
- Kurt Travis
- Zachary Garren
- Eric Lodge
- Alvaro Alcala
- Sean O'Sullivan
- Jason Ellis
- Josh Benton