Location: The Guild - 111 Queen St.

Time: 7 - 9pm

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Presentation Details

This public lecture explores how people learn to take care of one another when support is uneven or unreliable. Drawing on doctoral research with Black queer and trans communities, Vincent Mousseau focuses on care as something practised over time through relationship, attention, and shared responsibility.

The lecture centres ballroom culture as one place where these practices have been developed and passed on. In these spaces, care is learned by showing up, staying through difficulty, and responding to what others need in the moment. Introducing the idea of speculative care, the lecture invites listeners to notice how care already circulates in their own lives and communities, often quietly and without formal recognition.

Presenter Bio

Vincent Mousseau (they/he) is a social worker, writer, and PhD candidate in Health at Dalhousie University. Their work focuses on how Black queer and trans communities learn to care for one another in situations where support is uncertain or inconsistent. Drawing from research and long-standing community engagement, Vincent pays close attention to how care is practised over time, shaped through relationships, and carried forward in everyday life.

Brought to you as part of Black History Month by: BIPOC USHR, The BlacQ Collective, Black Cultural Society, Pride PEI, PEI Transgender Network, and PEERS Alliance

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/intro-to-vogue-dance-class-tickets-1981581470521?aff=oddtdtcreator

Location: Downstreet Dance Studio - 101 Grafton St. Charrlottetown

Time: 1 - 4:30pm

Class Description:

Step into the vibrant world of ballroom culture with this introductory workshop designed to celebrate self-expression, confidence, and community. Participants will explore the foundations of two iconic voguing styles: Old Way, rooted in precision and strength, and Vogue Femme, a fluid, powerful form that embraces grace and individuality. This class offers a safe, affirming space for all to learn the history, technique, and cultural significance behind these art forms while moving, posing, and connecting with their authentic selves.

Note For Participants:

Participants should come prepared to dance and move. Comfortable clothing is recommended, and footwear can range from none (e.g., socks) to heels. We recommend you bring a towel and water bottle. The class is suitable for individuals aged 16 and up. 

Facilitator Bio

Known within the Montreal Kiki Ballroom scene as Broadway Mulan, Anton May (he/they) is an Up-and-Coming Legend celebrated for walking categories such as Face, Runway, Realness, and Sex Siren, with standout expertise in Commentator vs. Commentator and Vogue Femme performance. With six years of experience in the ballroom community, Anton now serves as Leader/MC and Father of the Montreal Chapter of the Imperial International Legendary Haus of Mulan.

Beyond ballroom, Anton is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in acting and playwriting, with passions spanning spoken word poetry, directing, and hosting. As a mentor and community builder, Anton is committed to creating safe, nonjudgmental spaces where creativity thrives and queer history is honored

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Brought to you as part of Black History Month by: BIPOC USHR, PEI Transgender Network, The BlacQ Collective, PEERS Alliance, and Pride PEI