Weburlesque

Viktor Devonne is delighted to be invited into the home where the mother of the House of Noire (a.k.a. the Noire Gems) for a candid chat about her near-retirement, her process, her family of performers, how she teaches, her unapologetic high standards, and what's she's going on for the future. ... This intimate chat was a wonderful experience; capturing the passionately professional Perle Noire in such an informal setting (clock the dish washer in the background at points) was a rare and captivating glimpse of one of the most exciting women in the scene today. ... Perle Noire recently completed a one-night one-person show she calls a "healing ceremony" to process her grief after a personal tragedy. ... notes: this was recorded before Taradise took over as House of Noire dance captain, and before Miss Poison Ivory's pregnancy announcement. ... topics: all out on stage, one-person show, leaving through the kitchen, rage, Frozen, retirement, mentorship, 500 hours in the studio, "That looks terrible," sel