
The 11th Annual Shimmy Showdown Weekender!
The most outrageous, hilarious, and over the top, burlesque of burlesque competitions is back!
About this event
Lola van Ella Presents:
The 11 Annual Shimmy Showdown Weekender!
2 nights of the infamous heart stopping, panty dropping, pastie popping burlesque event of the year is finally returning!
Ladies and Gentlethems!
Bois and Grrrls of legal age!
The Showdown is back!!!
Lola van Ella is proud to present: The 11th Annual Shimmy Showdown!
On March 18th , The Mad Art Gallery will be pulsing with excitement as we watch some of the most fabulous, glamorous, and talented contenders take the stage, ready for combat.
12 Competitors
2 Nights
1 Shimmy Shaker will reign supreme!
This hilarious, improv, “death match” style competition will be a night of unforgettable entertainment!
This year features even more incredible world class competitors from across the nation, making the competition even more intense, varied, exciting and completely unpredictable!
Starring: your competitors:
Allura Fette – STL
Auralie Wilde – STL
Chi Chi Buxuom – STL
Darling Darla James – New Orleans
Eddie Lockwood – New Orleans
GiGi Holliday – NYC
Gigi Marx – New Orleans
Ginger Snaps – Austin
Jezabelle Jaxxx – Hot Springs
Layna D’Luna – STL/Austin
Rebel Vitale -Asheville
Shazza Dazzla – STL
and featuring a step down performance by your longest running Shimmy Showdown champion, Lilly Rascal!
with your Ring Grrls and Gogo Kittens Josie Laveau- STL and Bastet Dafoe- Little Rock
And Celebrity Judges
-Your 2020 Shimmy Showdown Champion Lilly Rascal!
-Local bellydance star and favorite social media poster – Samira!
-Pole dancing superstar and all around legend – Dark Angel!
And more surprises in store!
Music by DJ Monsieur Gaston!
In addition to the Showdown, the glamorous all star show, Burlesque! A Night of Stars will be back on March 19th and features all of our wonderful national stars in the beautiful setting of The Mad Art Gallery, AND for the first time, the option to enjoy the show with a truly decadent dinner, PLUS a super sexy after party that only Van Ella Productions could throw!
Shimmy Showdown!
March 18th
Doors 8:00pm, Show 9:00pm
The Mad Art Gallery
2727 South 12th Street
St. Louis, MO 63118
Burlesque! A Night of Stars!
March 19th
Dinner 6:00 pm Doors for show only 7:00, Show 8:00pm
The Mad Art Gallery
2727 South 12th Street
St. Louis, MO 63118
Dinner menu
(Choice of one main course)
Beef Ragu with polenta
Roast chicken with red wine demiglace and polenta
Roasted vegetables w/ polenta
Served with
Garlic parmesan roasted carrots
Fiji apple salad
Grilled lemon pound cake
The Van Ella Bordella “Gentleman’s Club”
March 19th
10:30pm
The Mad Art Gallery
2727 South 12th Street
St. Louis, MO 63118
The Shimmy Showdown is presented to you by Van Ella Productions, a company known for its high class stage spectacles and touring productions, including the Show Me Burlesque and Vaudeville Festival, The Van Ella Bordella, The Big Gay* Soiree and many others. In its 11th year, The Shimmy Showdown has become a hilarious and ridiculous counterpart to traditional burlesque pageants and competitions and has gained international notability for its unique and original take on the genre.
COVID SAFETY
All guests must be vaccinated or provide a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of the event. Masks must be worn when not actively eating or drinking
FAQs
Will I have an assigned seat?
The seating at these venues are open, and seats are on a first come first serve basis, so we recommend arriving early for the most seat options. There will be a separate seating area during the Shimmy Showdown and A Night of Stars for VIP ticket holders.
Do I need to purchase a separate ticket for the Van Ella Bordella after party?
If you have purchased a Weekend Pass or a ticket to A Night of Stars, you do NOT need to purchase anything additional to get in to the after party. If your ticket was for the Shimmy Showdown or you only wish to attend the after party, you will need to purchase a separate Van Ella Bordella ticket.
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
This event is for ages 21+
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Please email VanEllaTickets@gmail.com with any questions.
What is the refund policy?
Tickets are non-refundable, including no shows. If you are unable to attend, you are able to transfer your ticket via Eventbrite, or by emailing vanellatickets@gmail.com
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