Benny Ninja
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Benny Ninja is a self-taught Vogue-style dancer from the underground clubs based in Westchester, New York. He is best known for his involvement in ball culture
. He is the father of the House of Ninja, a post given to him by the late Willi Ninja
of Paris is Burning
fame.
In his dance, Ninja incorporates aspects of martial arts, gymnastics, house dancing, yoga that he fuses with music. He has performed throughout the United States and Europe.
Ninja is also well known for his unique style of runway walking and has been a featured teacher at workshops in Paris, Italy, Los Angeles, London, Amsterdam, and Sweden. He has also appeared as a coach and judge on America's Next Top Model
since its eighth season.
Ball culture
Ball culture, the house system, the ballroom community and similar terms describe the underground LGBT subculture in the United States in which people "walk" for trophies and prizes at events known as balls. Those who walk often also dance and vogue while others compete in various genres of drag...
. He is the father of the House of Ninja, a post given to him by the late Willi Ninja
Willi Ninja
Willi Ninja was an American dancer and choreographer best known for his appearance in the documentary film Paris is Burning....
of Paris is Burning
Paris is Burning (film)
Paris Is Burning is a 1990 documentary film directed by Jennie Livingston. Filmed in the mid-to-late 1980s, it chronicles the ball culture of New York City and the African American, Latino, gay and transgender communities involved in it...
fame.
In his dance, Ninja incorporates aspects of martial arts, gymnastics, house dancing, yoga that he fuses with music. He has performed throughout the United States and Europe.
Ninja is also well known for his unique style of runway walking and has been a featured teacher at workshops in Paris, Italy, Los Angeles, London, Amsterdam, and Sweden. He has also appeared as a coach and judge on America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model is a reality television show in which a number of women compete for the title of America's Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry....
since its eighth season.