The origins of the Vogue dance moves have always been disputed. Willi Ninja is often called the godfather of vogue. Just look at Buster Keaton busting a groove in the early 1920's ! Just saying. @richardquartley 🎵Madonna - Vogue | Ahmed Elabdi

We’re honoring who many people call the grandfather of voguing, Willi Ninja! He became a global sensation when he appeared in the award-winning documentary ‘Paris is Burning’ and even helped inspire Madonna’s hit ‘Vogue’! Today we salute him as our #PrideMonth FYI! | The View

The legendary and late Willi Ninja breaking it down in ‘Paris Is Burning’ | 4:3

Willi Ninja is credited as "The Godfather of Voguing", a dance style unique to the Black LGBTQ community that was highly publicized in the groundbreaking documentary "Paris Is Burning". Willi Ninja and the rest of the talented cast of the film eventually became the muse for Madonna's hit "Vogue" and birthed an international sensation that is still performed in ballroom culture and dance floors today. Brought to you by @factormag #factormag #blacklgbtqhistory #blackfuturemonth #gay #lesbian #tran