Ninja, Willi
Overview
Works: | 16 works in 36 publications in 1 language and 1,164 library holdings |
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Genres: | Documentary films Nonfiction films Criticism, interpretation, etc History Dance films |
Roles: | Performer, Dancer, Author |
Classifications: | HQ76.2.U52, 306.778 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Willi Ninja
- Research volume 2 : 1940's-1980's( Visual )
- Everybody dance now by C + C Music Factory (Musical group)( Visual )
- Original research film clips of social dances, 1940-1990( Visual )
- Original research film clips of social dances, 1940's-1980's( Visual )
- Central Park SummerStage, Dance Brazil/Willi Ninja by Susanna Sloat( )
- Moran, Susan, photographs( Visual )
- Check your body at the door by Sally R Sommer( )
- Elkins, Doug, photographs( Visual )
- [Paris is burning--production elements( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
Willi Ninja
Paris is burning by
Jennie Livingston(
Visual
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18 editions published between 1990 and 2012 in English and held by 1,079 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"An unblinking behind-the-scenes story of the fashion-obsessed New Yorkers who created 'voguing' and drag balls, and turned these raucous celebrations into a powerful expression of fierce personal pride."--Container
18 editions published between 1990 and 2012 in English and held by 1,079 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"An unblinking behind-the-scenes story of the fashion-obsessed New Yorkers who created 'voguing' and drag balls, and turned these raucous celebrations into a powerful expression of fierce personal pride."--Container
How do I look : from fantasy to reality(
Visual
)
2 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in English and held by 50 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A documentary capturing the Harlem "Ball" traditions that originated in the 70's, historical off shoots of the Harlem "Drag Balls" of the 20's. Because of the loss of hundreds of members of the "Ball" community due to the HIV epidemic, How Do I Look recorded an important aspect of the history and legacy. Focuses primarily on the icon and legends Pepper Labeija, Willi Ninja, Tracy Africa, Kevin Omni and Octavia St. Laurent, who took their talents outside the "Ball" community successfully and opened many doors for their community
2 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in English and held by 50 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A documentary capturing the Harlem "Ball" traditions that originated in the 70's, historical off shoots of the Harlem "Drag Balls" of the 20's. Because of the loss of hundreds of members of the "Ball" community due to the HIV epidemic, How Do I Look recorded an important aspect of the history and legacy. Focuses primarily on the icon and legends Pepper Labeija, Willi Ninja, Tracy Africa, Kevin Omni and Octavia St. Laurent, who took their talents outside the "Ball" community successfully and opened many doors for their community
Check your body at the door by
Sally R Sommer(
Visual
)
2 editions published between 2011 and 2015 in English and held by 16 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A documentary about underground-House dancers in New York City. Filmed during the 1990s, it follows a core group of master free-stylists in the clubs, to their jobs and into their everyday lives. Also filmed in the studio against a white background, in silhouette, or in light pools, their virtuosic moves and choreography are revealed
2 editions published between 2011 and 2015 in English and held by 16 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A documentary about underground-House dancers in New York City. Filmed during the 1990s, it follows a core group of master free-stylists in the clubs, to their jobs and into their everyday lives. Also filmed in the studio against a white background, in silhouette, or in light pools, their virtuosic moves and choreography are revealed
I fink u freeky by
Roger Ballen(
Book
)
1 edition published in 2013 in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
With more than 25 million hits and counting since its uploading on YouTube in 2012, 'I Fink You Freeky' has brought its director Roger Ballen, and its subject, rap group Die Antwoord, into the zeitgeist of young people around the globe. This book features the brilliant photography that inspired the collaboration between photographer and band, and shows how Ballen's images became part of the finished project
1 edition published in 2013 in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
With more than 25 million hits and counting since its uploading on YouTube in 2012, 'I Fink You Freeky' has brought its director Roger Ballen, and its subject, rap group Die Antwoord, into the zeitgeist of young people around the globe. This book features the brilliant photography that inspired the collaboration between photographer and band, and shows how Ballen's images became part of the finished project
Voguing is an underground club form of entertainment which appropriates and subverts the images, fashion and music prevalent
in mainstream culture by
Willi Ninja(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1988 in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
1 edition published in 1988 in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
Hot by
Willi Ninja(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
PARIS BRENNT ; Regie: Jennie Livingston. Mit Carmen and Brooke, Andre Christian, Dorian Corey, Paris Dupree, Peppe Labaija,
Junior, Lab., Willi Ninja, Sandy Ninja, Kim Pendavis, Freddie Pen., Sol Pen., Anis Pen., Actavia Sanct Laurent, Steve St.,
Angie Xtravaganza, Bianca X., Dany X., David X., Davi(
Visual
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1 edition published in 1990 in Undetermined and held by 0 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Der Film zeigt den Alltag verschiedener Transvestiten und Homosexuellen in "Familien", die in einer großen Modeshow alljährlich ihr schöpferisches Können zeigen
1 edition published in 1990 in Undetermined and held by 0 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Der Film zeigt den Alltag verschiedener Transvestiten und Homosexuellen in "Familien", die in einer großen Modeshow alljährlich ihr schöpferisches Können zeigen
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- Pendavis, Freddie Performer
- Livingston, Jennie Producer Director Author
- LaBeija, Pepper 1950-2003
- Corey, Dorian 1937-1993 Performer
- Off White Productions, Inc
- Gibson, Paul (Cinematographer) Cinematographer
- Oppenheim, Jonathan Film editor
- Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm)
- Miramax Home Entertainment (Firm)
- Xtravaganza, Venus Performer
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Associated Subjects
Abdul, Paula African American gay men Antwoord (Musical group) Astaire, Fred Avalon, Frankie Ballen, Roger, Ballroom dancing Break dancing Cha-cha (Dance) Charisse, Cyd Checker, Chubby, Cross-dressers Dance Dance--Competitions Dancers Disco dancing Drag balls Electronic dance music Fashion shows Female impersonators Funicello, Annette Gay culture Gay men--Social life and customs Gays Gays--Social life and customs Hammer, M. C., Hip-hop Hip-hop dance Homosexuality in motion pictures House music Jackson, Michael, Lifestyles Madonna, Manners and customs Marginality, Social Minority gays Miranda, Carmen, Music videos New York (State) New York (State)--New York Nightclubs Ninja, Willi Photography, Artistic Presley, Elvis, Rock and roll dancing Subculture Tango (Dance) Twist (Dance) United States Voguing (Dance)
Alternative Names
Leake, William R.
Willi Ninja Amerikaans danser (1961-2006)
Willi Ninja US-amerikanischer Tänzer, Choreograf und Künstler
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