Willi Ninja

Willi Ninja

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1961 - 2006

Occupation

Entertainment

Description

Dancer and choreographer, notably in the film 'Paris is Burning'. Participated in Harlem's Drag Balls, and appeared in many music videos. Considered the godfather of vogueing dance style from drag balls. Born William Roscoe Leake. Died of AIDS.

See Also

• Notable LGBTQ Dance Choreographers

Further Reading/Research

• https://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/06/arts/dance/06ninja.html
• https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0632466/
• https://www.theguardian.com/news/2006/sep/13/guardianobituaries.usa

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