Luca Patuelli

Luca Patuelli
Patuelli in 2010
Born (1984-07-28) July 28, 1984 (age 40)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Career
Current groupILL-Abilities
Former groupsIllmatic Styles

Luca Patuelli[1] (born July 28, 1984, in Montreal, Quebec),[2] nicknamed Lazylegz, is a Canadian b-boy.[3]

Biography

He was born with Arthrogryposis (multiplex congenital), a muscle disorder which affects his legs.[4] He graduated from Concordia University in Montreal with a BComm in 2009.[5] Patuelli performed at the 2010 Winter Paralympics opening ceremony in Vancouver.[6]

In 2015, he was awarded a Meritous Service Decoration for his work making dance more accessible to those with physical disabilities.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Luca Patuelli". www.concordia.ca. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
  2. ^ "No excuses, no limits: 7 Questions with Luca Lazylegz Patuelli | Rick Hansen Foundation". www.rickhansen.com. Retrieved 2018-11-26.
  3. ^ Biography of Luca "Lazylegz" Patuelli, citizenshift.org
  4. ^ Luca "Lazylegz" Patuelli And His Ill-Abilities Break-Dancing Crew Archived 2010-08-06 at the Wayback Machine, August 25, 2009
  5. ^ "Luca Patuelli". www.concordia.ca. Retrieved 2016-03-09.
  6. ^ Games were life-changing experience for breakdancer, The Gazette (Montreal), March 24, 2010
  7. ^ Governor General Presents 43 Meritorious Service Decorations (Civil Division)


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