Luca «Lazylegz» Patuelli

Born with Arthrogryposis, a neuromuscular disorder affecting the bones and joints of the body, Luca “Lazylegz” Patuelli has undergone a total of 16 surgeries since he was 7 months old to support his legs, hips, spine, and shoulders. Despite facing physical challenges, Luca learned at an early age about the power of adapting positively to any situation. Over the past 13 years, Lazylegz has developed his career as a professional dancer by competing and performing in a wide variety of international dance events. With growing notoriety, he has had opportunities to appear on both Canadian and American media, including appearances on the Ellen Degeneres Show, So You Think You Can Dance Canada, The Today Show, America’s Got Talent, Tout le Monde en Parle, Star Académie, TF-1 and Paul O’Grady. A few years ago, just as his dancing reached a new peak in maturity and his message gained momentum, Lazylegz was given the honor of both headlining and being Segment Director for the 2010 Paralympic Opening Ceremonies. This worldwide coverage led to an invitation the following year from the Théâtre National de Chaillot in Paris, France to join the cast of Montalvo-Hervieu’s production of Orphée as a lead dancer. Overall, Lazylegz has toured the world, performing and inspiring in over 22 countries.