Holy Body Tattoo makes monumental return with Godspeed

Holy Body Tattoo built a reputation for gruelling, punk-inspired routines in the 1990s, anchoring their craft in Vancouver's much-maligned Downtown Eastside. But for the last decade, the small, independent dance company was on hiatus. 

Now an exciting collaboration with Montreal's Godspeed You! Black Emperor — the Polaris Prize winning band that famously blasted the award — has brought the troupe back into the spotlight.

Holy Body Tattoo is re-staging their 2005 work Monumental.  It originally featured recorded music by Godspeed You! Black Emperor -- but for this production, the band will perform their part live.

Today, Holy Body Tattoo founder Dana Gingras joins Shad to discuss the re-staged work, how East Hastings shaped their style, and how the irreverent band will transform their already standout choreography. 

WEB EXTRA | Watch the trailer for Monumental, which will soon take place at Vancouver's Push Festival.