LGBT+ icon made voguing a dance art formGoogle Doodle has honoured the late Willi Ninja with an electrifying tribute to the iconic Black LGBT + dancer and choreographer known as the godfather of ...

Willi's extraordinary dance skills took center stage in the acclaimed 1990 documentary "Paris Is Burning," bringing his unique style to a broader audience and cementing his legacy.

The dance form also gained prominence after being showcased in the 1990 documentary Paris Is Burning, which also features Willi. Also Read: LGBT charter adopted in 60% of Scotland secondary schools.

Born William Roscoe Leake in Queens, New York, in 1961, the queer icon rose to prominence in the 1980s and 1990s through the Harlem ballroom dance scene. In addition to the “Paris Is Burning ...

This year’s happening is by the choreographer Willi Dorner, and continues his project which places “bodies in urban spaces.” Basically what happens is that you meet the Dance Umbrella ushers ...

East London Dance announces a raft of upcoming highlights today including a UK premiere from Willi Dorner, the re-launch of a unique dance career training programme and news of their joint East ...

Known for his precise and agile dance style, he drew inspiration from martial arts, which led to his chosen name – Ninja. He rose to gain prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s for his ...

Willi went on to master the art of voguing, a dance style that blends fashion poses with intricate, mime and martial arts-like movements. Edited by: Nikhil Pandey Feature Jun 09, 2023 09:19 am IST ...