Animals of Distinction Tickets

Animals of Distinction is a multimedia dance company founded in 2006 by Dana Gingras, operating as a satellite company of The Holy Body Tattoo. The group is renowned for integrating intricate choreography with live music performances—often featuring Fly Pan Am—and immersive light and scenography designed by United Visual Artists. Their work has earned international festival exposure and critical acclaim for pushing the boundaries of contemporary dance and live performance.

Across touring and festivals, they have presented notable pieces such as Frontera and anOther, captivating audiences at venues around the world. The company made its U.S. premiere with Frontera at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) and has been showcased at the PuSh Festival in Vancouver, among other international engagements since 2006. Dana Gingras’s broader career highlights include a Dora Mavor Moore Award in 1996 for Our Brief Eternity and the Rio Tinto Alcan prize for Circa (2000) with The Holy Body Tattoo, underscoring a sustained contribution to contemporary performance art.

As a touring act, Animals of Distinction continues to be a sought-after collaboration for programmers who value boundary-pushing performance that fuses movement, music, and design. For booking inquiries and tour details, the agent is ready to assist you.

Upcoming show dates and venues for 2025 are not publicly listed. For touring inquiries, contact Agent: Sarah Rogers at sarahrogersaod@gmail.com.

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Venue and city context matter when planning to experience their immersive performances—these works are best enjoyed live, where choreography, live music, and visuals unfold in concert with audience presence.