Willi Ninja
William Roscoe Leake (April 12, 1961 – September 2, 2006), better known as Willi Ninja, was an American dancer and choreographer best known for his appearance in the documentary film Paris Is Burning. Ninja, a gay man known as the godfather of voguing, was a fixture of ball culture at Harlem's drag balls who took inspiration from sources as far-flung as Fred Astaire and the world of haute couture to develop a unique style of dance and movement. He caught the attention of Paris Is Burning director Jennie Livingston, who featured Ninja prominently in the film. The film, both a critical and box office success, served as a springboard for Ninja. He parlayed his appearance into performances with a number of dance troupes and choreography gigs.
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Willi Ninja
William Roscoe Leake (April 12, 1961 – September 2, 2006), better known as Willi Ninja, was an American dancer and choreographer best known for his appearance in the documentary film Paris Is Burning. Ninja, a gay man known as the godfather of voguing, was a fixture of ball culture at Harlem's drag balls who took inspiration from sources as far-flung as Fred Astaire and the world of haute couture to develop a unique style of dance and movement. He caught the attention of Paris Is Burning director Jennie Livingston, who featured Ninja prominently in the film. The film, both a critical and box office success, served as a springboard for Ninja. He parlayed his appearance into performances with a number of dance troupes and choreography gigs.
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Willi Ninja, auch Willie Ninja ...... nzer, Choreograf und Künstler.
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ウィリー・ニンジャ(Willi Ninja, 1961年4月 ...... 006年9月2日にニンジャはエイズにより死去した。45歳没。
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1961-04-12
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William Roscoe Leake
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New Hyde Park, New York, U.S.
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Willi Ninja demonstrating vogu ...... Is Burning and How Do I Look.
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Willi Ninja, auch Willie Ninja ...... nzer, Choreograf und Künstler.
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William Roscoe Leake (April 12 ...... troupes and choreography gigs.
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ウィリー・ニンジャ(Willi Ninja, 1961年4月 ...... とした社会的な家族の延長とダンス集団が合わさったものだった。
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