Willi Ninja

January 9, 2024
Dancer

Quick Facts

Willi Ninja
Full Name Willi Ninja
Occupation Dancer
Date Of Birth Apr 12, 1961(1961-04-12)
Age 63
Date Of Death September 2, 2006, Queens, New York, NY
Birthplace Middletown
Country United States
Birth City New York
Horoscope Aries

Willi Ninja Biography

Name Willi Ninja
Birthday Apr 12
Birth Year 1961
Place Of Birth Middletown
Home Town New York
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Aries

Willi Ninja is one of the most popular and richest Dancer who was born on April 12, 1961 in Middletown, New York, United States.

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

Willi Ninja started the House of Ninja in 1982, with Sandy Apollonia Ninja, despite not having been part of a house previously or winning three grand prizes, which was generally seen as a requirement to start a house. The name Ninja came from the house’s Asian and martial arts influences coupled with the fact that people in the ballroom scene did not know who they were and they “seemed to come out of nowhere”. The House of Ninja had a reputation for being multiracial; most houses at the time were African-American, with the notable exception of the Latino House of Xtravaganza. The House of Ninja notably included white men in their competitions. The house closed in 1989 and reopened for a second time in 1991 and reopened a third time by 2003. The House of Ninja currently has over 220 members worldwide. The oldest living Ninja is Archie Burnett Ninja.

Willi Ninja Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Dancer
House Living in own house.

Willi Ninja is one of the richest Dancer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Willi Ninja 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Ninja also danced in two of Janet Jackson’s videos from her album Rhythm Nation 1814, one of which was “Alright”, whose remix featured late rap star Heavy D and cameo appearances by Cab Calloway, Cyd Charisse, and The Nicholas Brothers. He also was featured in “Escapade”.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Willi Ninja Dating?

According to our records, Willi Ninja is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Willi Ninja’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Alex Ranked on the list of most popular Dancer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Willi Ninja celebrates birthday on April 12 of every year.

What is Willi Ninja known for?

An androgynous, self-described “butch queen,” Willi Ninja taught vogueing throughout Europe and Japan, modeled in runway shows for the fashion designers Jean Paul Gaultier and Thierry Mugler and danced in music videos. He also taught models how to strut, giving stars like Naomi Campbell pointers early in their careers.

Is Willi Ninja still alive?

September 2, 2006

Who invented voguing?

Recognized as the “Grandfather of Vogue,” Willi Ninja rose to prominence in the Harlem Drag Ball scene in the 1980s and took the dance form of voguing around the world. Willi Ninja founded the House of Ninja in 1982, acting as a “mother” to a group of adopted gay and transgender “children” in New York City.

How old is Willi Ninja?

45 years (1961–2006)

Is Ninja a toxic player?

Yep, you heard that right ⁠— toxic Ninja is back. A long time ago, before the 29-year-old’s short-lived Mixer defection, in the early days of Fortnite, Tyler Blevins had a reputation. In short, Ninja was quite toxic.

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