Luca “Lazylegz” Patuelli was born on July 28, 1984 in Montreal, Canada. He was born with Arthrogryposis (multiplex congenital), which is a muscle disorder that limits motion in the joints. Typically, this rare disorder can affect the whole body but fortunately in Luca’s case, it affects only his legs.

In 1999 at age 15, Luca an avid dancer started to “break” during high school. The real reason for his newfound interest was actually on-going knee surgery that left him unable to continue skateboarding. Noting his muscular arms, and natural athleticism, Luca’s friends thought he would do well in this extremely dynamic activity. They took him to his first Break-Dance competition, and since then, it became his passion.

In 2002, ‘‘Lazylegz’’ moved back to Montreal, and began learning the secrets of the vast, evolving Street Culture that helped form his greater appreciation of the Hip Hop Community. Through hard work and dedication, Luca developed a unique style, which incorporates both strength and crutches. In 2004, he joined forces with Canadian break-dance crew, Illmatic Styles, and won major North American events such as Back to the Underground, Last Man Standing. His newest crew ILL-Abilities, is a unique International BBoy crew that he founded consisting of dancers with disabilities only. Presently there are 4 “Ill-Abled” dancers, each with their own distinct style and character.

Today Luca resides in the city of Montreal, attending Concordia University, majoring in Marketing. Luca’s crutches are used in the same way as shoes; ‘’they are more of an accessory than a necessity’’. His disability never stopped him from accomplishing what doctors and most people considered impossible and according to Luca, it has helped him become the man he is today.

For more information about Ill Abilities, check out their website at:
http://www.lazylegz.com