"Canada’s Drag Race" star headlines Vancouver Pride fitness fundraiser

Vancouver dance fitness group Pop Queen Cardio is kicking off Vancouver Pride with an outdoor fitness fundraiser next month, and they’re inviting some special guests to join the party.

Fitness is Such a Drag is taking place on Tuesday, August 1 at šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square, also known as the north plaza of the Vancouver Art Gallery.

The beginner-friendly event is raising funds for the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society, and features performances by Canada’s Drag Race star Kendall Gender alongside fan-favourite performers Bibi SouPhresh, Tiffany Ann Co., and Venus.

 

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Fitness is Such a Drag features a variety of 20-minute cardio sessions, including Pop Queen Cardio with the owner and instructor Jared Byrne. The format is a follow-the-leader cardio dance, with fun and easy-to-follow steps that will keep participants’ heart rates up.

Pop Queen Cardio is all about empowering people to “shake your booty” and no dance experience is required.

Vancouver Pride (Gabriel Martins/Submitted)

The fundraiser will also include a step fitness workout with Mark Wolf and Chad Walters-McNaughton (no step required) as well as Mighty, a beat-driven cardio and strength class led by Dylan Archambault of CMMN GRND.

Pre-registration for Fitness is Such a Drag is by donation with 100% of proceeds going to the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society.

Vancouver Pride (Gabriel Martins/Submitted)

The centre provides important programs in health and welfare, social services, human rights, culture, education, recreation, and equality for all genders and age groups of Aboriginal Peoples.

Participants can visit the Vendor Village filled with booths from CBRC (free rapid take-home HIV tests), Coast Capital, YMCA, Herschel, CMMN GRND, myMomentum wellness app, Wize Tea, and Vancouver Pride. Everyone will also receive a swag bag packed with items from myMomentum.

Vancouver Pride (Gabriel Martins/Submitted)

Fitness is Such a Drag: Pride Fundraiser

When: August 1, 2023
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Where: šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square – 850 W Georgia Street, Vancouver
Cost: By donation with 100% of proceeds going to the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society. Pre-registration is required online.