Willi Ninja
Choreographer and voguing pioneer
Born
1961
65 years ago
Died
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An influential figure in the dance scene, this individual gained recognition as a pioneering voguer and choreographer. During the 1980s and 1990s, contributed significantly to the development of the voguing dance style, which emerged from the ballroom culture of New York City. Collaborated with several prominent artists and appeared in the documentary 'Paris is Burning.' Established a reputation as a mentor for many dancers in the ballroom community, emphasizing the importance of performance and personal expression.
Pioneered the voguing dance style
Featured in the documentary 'Paris is Burning'
Mentored numerous dancers in ballroom culture
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