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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Willi_NinjaWilli Ninja - Wikipedia

    William Roscoe Leake (April 12, 1961 – September 2, 2006), better known as Willi Ninja, was an American dancer and choreographer known for his appearance in the documentary film Paris Is Burning.

  2. www.nytimes.com › 2006/09/06 › artsWilli Ninja, 45, Self-Created Star Who Made Vogueing Into an Art,...

    Sep 6, 2006 · Willi Ninja, known as the Grandfather of Vogue, a dance form that he helped move from the New York club scene of the 1980’s to the concert stage, died on Saturday in Queens. He was 45. The...

  3. www.youtube.com › watchCelebrating Willi Ninja - YouTube

    Today's video Doodle celebrates Willi Ninja, an iconic dancer and choreographer known as the “Godfather of Voguing.”. An acclaimed performer, Willi paved a path for Black LGBTQ+ representation...

  4. doodles.google › doodle › celebrating-willi-ninjaCelebrating Willi Ninja Doodle - Google Doodles

    Jun 9, 2023 · This Doodle’s Key Themes. Today’s video Doodle celebrates Willi Ninja, an iconic dancer and choreographer known as the “Godfather of Voguing.”. An acclaimed performer, Willi paved a path for Black LGBTQ+ representation and acceptance in the 1980s and ’90s.

  5. www.youtube.com › watchGet Ready for Willi Ninja Dancing | Godfather of Vogue

    Discover the mesmerizing artistry of Willi Ninja, the godfather of vogue, in this captivating video. Witness the brilliance of his dancing skills and immerse yourself in his extraordinary...

  6. www.independent.co.uk › arts-entertainment › theatre-danceWho is Willi Ninja? Google Doodle celebrates iconic Black LGBT+...

    Jun 9, 2023 · Google Doodle has honoured the late Willi Ninja with an electrifying tribute to the iconic Black LGBT + dancer and choreographer known as the godfather of voguing. The 9 June...

  7. www.today.com › popculture › willi-ninja-godfather-voguingWilli Ninja, godfather of ‘voguing,’ dies at 45 - TODAY

    Dancer Willi Ninja, whose skill in the gender-bending art of “voguing” influenced Madonna and was immortalized in the documentary film “Paris Is Burning,” has died, friends and relatives said...