The Second Annual Suncoast Burlesque Festival hosted by Hip Expressions had it's gala show at St. Petersburg Nights on Saturday, January 19 at St. Petersburg Nights

The show featured nationally famous burlesque acts like Coco Lectric and Madame Onça performing, as well as local burlesque celebrities like Vita DeVoid.

"I think of (burlesque) as adult-themed performance art," said Madame Onça.

The show featured a gamut of performances, from a black light pole dance, to a vocal performance of "Mambo Italiano".

Johanna 'Xenobia' of Hip Expressions is already looking forward to next year.

"I already have some ideas," Xenobia said.