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Willi Ninja
Willi Ninja (April 12, 1961 – September 2, 2006)〔(Willi Ninja, R.I.P. | keithboykin.com )〕 was an American dancer and choreographer best known for his appearance in the documentary film ''Paris is Burning''.〔Juan Battle, Sandra L. Barnes, ''Black sexualities: probing powers, passions, practices, and policies'', pp. 26-9.〕
Ninja, a gay man known as the godfather of 'voguing',〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Willi Ninja, godfather of ‘voguing,’ dies at 45 )〕 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, 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. His style served as an inspiration to Madonna,〔("He was a great cultural influence to me and hundreds of thousands of other people" )〕 who immortalized it in her 1990 hit song and music video "Vogue." He also starred in the earlier music video for Malcolm McLaren's "Deep in Vogue".〔http://www.ohm1.com/willieninja.htm〕
==Early life==
Born William Roscoe Leake in Middletown, New York, Willi was a self-taught dancer and was perfecting his vogueing style by his twenties. It was from fellow voguers in Washington Square Park that Jennie Livingston first heard his name. While he didn't create the form, he worked at refining it with clean, sharp movements to "an amazing level".〔("Willi refined voguing. He really brought it to an amazing level." )〕 His influences included Fred Astaire, olympic gymnasts, and Asian culture.
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