Luca Patuelli (born July 28, 1984, in Montreal, Quebec), nicknamed Lazylegz, is a Canadian

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. He was born with Arthrogryposis (multiplex congenital), a muscle disorder which affects his legs.Luca "Lazylegz" Patuelli And His Ill-Abilities Break-Dancing Crew
, August 25, 2009 He graduated from

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in Montreal with a BComm in 2009. Patuelli performed at the

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in Vancouver. In 2015, he was awarded a Meritous Service Decoration for his work making dance more accessible to those with physical disabilities.Governor General Presents 43 Meritorious Service Decorations (Civil Division)
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