Ill-Abilities in France
My name is Luca Patuelli. I am a 22 year old student studying marketing at Concordia University in Montreal Canada. I am also a professional breakdancer.What makes me different from the rest of the pack is that I was born with Arthrogryposis, a condition that affects the bone structure and muscular growth of the body.
This condition can affect any part of the body hands, fingers, shoulders, knees, feet, ankles, etc…Fortunately my condition only affected me from the waste down so I basically have little muscle in my legs, but my arms are pretty strong and that’s how I adapt myself. I never let this disability stop me or slow me down from doing anything I want. I have always been active since I was young. I like to; swim, dive, ski, sail, drive, rock climb, skateboard and now I put my craze in breakdancing. I have been dancing for the past 7 years. My style consists of strength and what ever I do on the floor; I try to repeat the movements on my crutches. Since I have started I can say that I have experienced some incredible moments in my life.I am glad to say that I am living my dreams right now.This past year in 2006 I have had the opportunity to travel all over North America. My promo video that can be viewed on my website www.lazylegz.com was leaked all through out the internet and since then I have had a lot of media attention. I had CBC, Much Music, Sony PSPs, and even the NBC “Today” Show do a little piece on me.
With these experiences from this past year it has inspired me to create a team with other disabled dancers. Right now I have not started anything official except for contacting the dancers and seeing whether they would be interested and available for this team.Back in November I was invited to Paris, France to battle against another kid on crutches. His name is Bboy Houte, he is a dancer with one leg. Flying over to Paris I had no clue what to expect. I have never seen any video footage of him. I never battled against another dancer similar to me. Wow, was he amazing! It was a crazy experience, and I learned a lot. I got to admit I was incredibly nervous because I was in a town in another country by myself, with the other dancer having home team advantage the crowd was difficult to control to my favor. Though, I am glad to have had this experience because I was able to see how someone else with a disability adapts his dancing style, and that is the whole point of the creation of my team. We will call ourselves Ill-Abilities Crew and the purpose is to learn from each other and inspire the world by proving them anything is possible.
Well this is my story (in short), thank you for reading and I hope you enjoyed it. Please be on the look out for future adventures.
Hi there. My name is Ali and I’m an editor at Scholastic Canada. We are currently working on a book for our literacy program and we are looking to get a photo of you for the book. I am wondering if you might be able to help me with a hi-res photo?
is this to luca patuelli
hey…
ur so awesome
i have the same condition in my hands and feet…
but my feet were fixed but not my hands so yea….
anyways i love to play the piano and sing…
but im shy…
i wish i was like you
you inspire me
thanks
Brandon
Hey.
I met Luca on Canada Day 2007 and even hung out with him. He hugged me and kissed my pal.
Luv u Lazy
Samantha
Hey,
I think it is awesome all the things you both do. I have arthrogryposis too, I have it in my feet, ankels, knees, hips and a little in one of my hands. I am pretty young, so I think I’m done with operations to fix my legs (keep your fingers crossed). At the end of this last summer, my doctor had me get those forearm crutches like you have. You are the second person who I see that can stand on them and probably do some cool tricks also. I have wanted to learn how, and I am pretty close. It is so awesoem how you can breakdance and do other stuff. I think you are very inspirational. Keep up all you do!
Thanks,
Kelly
hi I have seen you in a comercal on tv a few years ago. In school I have been reading about you and how you turned all the negitive things into possitive things. I am amazed at all the things you aclompished. I think I will do my french oral on you. is there any good websites about you. You are the awsomest most encourging person i have ever heard about. From Tammy hill salut ste marie ont canada
Hi There,
I am an Occupational Therapist from New Mexico (USA) I work with a young girl who has arthrogryposis and she would love to see your “stuff”. Before I became an OT I was a professional dancer, and studied in Montreal. Do you have a video or could you send me a refrence of some one who would have a video of dancing with a specialness like arthrogryposis? I would pay for this and would be so gratful to you if you could help me introduce her to this excellent form of expression. I would so love to hear from you…you ROCK!!!!! Please contact me at teh e-mail or my cell phone is 1-505-573-3372.
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