The Seattle Burlesque Olympics 2012 were held Saturday at Re-Bar, a celebration of the dance genre that benefited the Burlesque Hall of Fame. Photos by Victoria HoltPublished on September 24, 2012
Jovie DeVoe and Cherry Tart competing for Best Outfit Repair
The judges review Taffeta Vee’s work for Best Outfit Repair
Host Ernie Von Schmaltz strips off another layer
EmpeROAR Fabulous competes for Mayor of Seattle Burlesque
EmpeROAR Fabulous competes for Mayor of Seattle Burlesque
EmpeROAR Fabulous competes for Mayor of Seattle Burlesque
Paris Original competing for Best Fan Dance Without Fans
Paris Original competing for Best Fan Dance Without Fans
Eddie van Glam competing for Most Original Tassle Use
Eddie van Glam competing for Most Original Tassle Use
Eddie van Glam competing for Most Original Tassle Use
Madisun Avenue competing for Most Original Tassle Use
Madisun Avenue competing for Most Original Tassle Use
Madisun Avenue competing for Most Original Tassle Use
EmpeROAR Fabulous competing for Best Lip Synch Performance
EmpeROAR Fabulous competing for Best Lip Synch Performanc
Seraphina Fiero competing for Best Lip Synch Performance
Olatsa Assin competing for Most Dramatic Glove Removal
Olatsa Assin competing for Most Dramatic Glove Removal
Whisper de Corvo competing for Most Dramatic Glove Removal
Ivy DuPri competing for Most Dramatic Glove Removal
Madisun Avenue receiving award for Most Original Tassle Use
EmpeROAR Fabulous receiving banner for Mayor of Seattle Burlesque
Miss Kitty Baby, producer of the Seattle Burlesque Olympics
The performers gather for a group picture after the awards ceremony
Whisper de Corvo (Olympic Champion) and EmpeROAR Fabulous (Mayor of Seattle Burlesque)
Whisper de Corvo (Olympic Champion), Miss Indigo Blue (judge and Miss Exotic World 2011), and EmpeROAR Fabulous (Mayor of Seattle Burlesque)
Miss/ter Waxie Moon (judge), Whisper de Corvo (Olympic Champion), Miss Indigo Blue (judge and Miss Exotic World 2011), and EmpeROAR Fabulous (Mayor of Seattle Burlesque)
Miss/ter Waxie Moon (judge), Whisper de Corvo (Olympic Champion), Miss Indigo Blue (judge and Miss Exotic World 2011), and EmpeROAR Fabulous (Mayor of Seattle Burlesque)
Whisper de Corvo competing for Best Fan Dance Without Fans
Whisper de Corvo competing for Best Fan Dance Without Fans
Olatsa Assin competing for Best Fan Dance Without Fans
Olatsa Assin competing for Best Fan Dance Without Fans
Lady Drew Blood prepares to compete for Most Consistent Assle Twirl
Dessi Devine competing for Most Original Tassle Use
Madisun Avenue competing for Most Original Tassle Use
Holly Bordeaux competing for Best Stocking Pull
Holly Bordeaux competing for Best Stocking Pull
Man Johnson competing for Best Bump n’ Grind
Kylie Koyote competing for Best Stocking Pull
Kylie Koyote competing for Best Stocking Pull
Kylie Koyote competing for Best Stocking Pull
Holly Bordeaux competing for Best Stocking Pull
Holly Bordeaux competing for Best Stocking Pull
Holly Bordeaux competing for Best Stocking Pull
Host Ernie Von Schmaltz makes a grand entrance
Host Ernie Von Schmaltz
Host Ernie Von Schmaltz and judges Miss/ter Waxie Moon and Miss Indigo Blue
Opening Ceremonies performed by Jamie Von Stratton
Opening Ceremonies performed by Jamie Von Stratton
Opening Ceremonies performed by Jamie Von Stratton
Opening Ceremonies performed by Jamie Von Stratton
EmpeROAR Fabulous competing for Best Gender Bend
June Cleavage competing for Best Gender Bend
Pidgeon Von Tramp competing for Best Gender Bend
Pidgeon Von Tramp competing for Best Gender Bend
Kylie Koyote competing for Best Stocking Pull
Man Johnson competing for Best Bump n’ Grind
