#willi ninja

[nerdygaymormon]

[celluloidrainbow]

PARIS IS BURNING (1990) dir. Jennie Livingston A vibrant snapshot of the 1980s through the eyes of New York City’s ball scene. Made over seven years, the documentary offers an intimate portrait of rival fashion “houses,” from fierce contests for trophies to house mothers offering sustenance in a world rampant with homophobia, transphobia, racism, AIDS, and poverty. Featuring legendary performers like Willi Ninja, Pepper LaBeija, Dorian Corey, and Venus Xtravaganza, it is a celebration of the joy of movement, the force of eloquence, and the draw of community. (link in title)

[dance-seen]

Willi Ninja, excerpt from Paris is Burning, 1990

[hatsunemichuu]

okay next xlov cb looks like this

[queerkitchenofficial]

We have the great honor of celebrating Willi Ninja today!

Born on April 12th, 1961 in New Hyde Park, New York, Willi Ninja was a dancer, choreographer, House Mother, runway model, and creator of a model agency Elements of Ninja.

His work was essential in the development of the dance style known as Voguing which was displayed in the documentary Paris is Burning in which he took part of as well.

[scholarofgloom]

[xanaxfarts]

Willi Ninja with Elvira, Lady Bunny, Björk and Lady Miss Kier Kirby in NYC for PETA (1993) photog. Unkown

[samathy-000]

this is one of the most beautiful things I’ve seen