We just got word that ILL-Abilities has just been nominated for on Olivier award. One of U.K’s most prestigious award ceremonies for Theatrical performances named after Laurence Olivier a famous British Actor from the 1930′s and 1940′s who was recognized for successfully adapting and innovating Shakespeare’s greatest work!
More details on the Awardceremonies www.olivierawards.com
On March 2, 2013 we are offering a FREE information session on Projet R.A.D, our inclusive urban dance program. This session is meant to introduce people to our dance program created for people with special needs.
We want to give the public a greater understanding of just how much one can benefit from dance in all aspects of their life. Projet R.A.D has proven to increase motivation, strength, balance, coordination, memory, as well as, self-esteem and social skills.
On March 2nd, we invite you to come witness the power of dance first hand. There will be live performances from our students, testimonials from dance experts and from parents of children with special needs, as well as a detailed presentation from our certified instructors.
We look forward to seeing you at the newly renovated fully accessible dance studio ReBelles et VagaBonds.
When?
Saturday, March 2, 2013
3:30pm to 5:00pm
Where?
ReBelles et VagaBonds
1282 Blvd. Cure Labelle
Laval, QC
H7V 2W1
Please reserve your spot now, as spaces are limited.
(450)686-8897 or by email Projet.R.A.D@gmail.com
We would appreciate if you could help us in sending this invitation to people you believe would love to learn to dance!
What an extraordinary year full of adventures and learning experiences. Below are month by month Highlights of what I have been up to this past year:
January –
Performances at Kings College (article) and McMasters University. JC Stylez first public battle at Braggin’ Rites check out their clip!
Travels: Toronto, Hamilton, London, Paris
February –
Honoured by Rick Hansen as a Difference Maker and walked part of the relay in Calgary, Alberta.
Travels: Montpellier, Toronto, Calgary, Ottawa
March –
Spent a week in a half in Paris performing at the world famous Theatre National de Challiot with the modern dance company Montalvo-Hervieu.
Travels: Paris, Toronto, Bezier, Narbonne
April –
Was invited out to speak at Penn State University. Great times! JC Stylez also performed their year end performance! Also toured France with Redo for the Zero a la Tolerance Zero Festival
Travels: Paris, Brest, Rennes, St. Brieuc, Toronto, Pennsylvania, Ottawa
May –
Craziest travel month ever. ILL-Abilities toured the U.K with Breakin’ Convention one of the best experiences for the crew so far!
Breakin’ Convention from Tommy Guns on Vimeo.
Travels: London, Plymouth, Birmingham, Vancouver, Istanbul, Toronto
June –
My last performance ever with Montalvo-Hervieu sad moment but thankful for the amazing experience! I was also in Holland to support Redo at the Red Bull BC One qualifier.
Also was honoured to share the stage with Quebec Rocker Martin Deschamps for a crutch routine
Travels: Rotterdam, Paris, Rouen, Quebec City
July –
First time hosting the national Canada Day Bboy Battle. What an exciting experience and new job opportunity ☺
Travels: Ottawa, Gatineau, New York City, Toronto
August –
Started working hard on NO LIMITS 3 preperations. Took a break in California at the end of the month to catch up with close friends and check out Freestyle Session. Also spoke at the annual Mind your Mind event in London, Ontario
Travels: London, Toronto, Calgary, Los Angeles
September –
Filmed the Plaster “Booggere” Music video such a fun shoot! Thanks to Department and David Albert Tooth for the amazing work!
Travels: Los Angeles, Toronto
October –
ILL-Abilities arrived to Montreal and we celebrated our 5-year anniversary with a 3-day festival. Huge Success!!! Thanks again to all our Friends, Family, Supporters, Volunteers, and Fans for being a part of it! We were also honoured with the opportunity to perform at the prestigious Kennedy Centre (click on link to view performance) in Washington D.C
No Limits Festival 2012 Official Trailer from Tommy Guns on Vimeo.
Travels: State College, Washington D.C.
November –
ILL-Abilities finished off their tour at the San Francisco International HipHop Dance Festival. 
Travels: London, Toronto, San Francisco, Pickering
December –
After an amazing 2-months with ILL-Abilities making it probably one of the best experiences for the crews development I accepted a 2-week tour with a school board in Gatineau. Performed 25 conferences in 9-days ☺ surprisingly one of the most up lifiting and motivating experiences for me and I actually was not as exhausted as I was expecting ☺
Travels: Gatineau, Ottawa
It has been an amazing year and I am looking forward to what 2013 has in store!
Here are a couple upcoming events
January 12, 2013 – University of British Colombia – Vancouver, BC
January 18, 2013 – Braggin’ Rites – Montreal, QC
March 5-7, 2012 – Abilities Arts Festival – Toronto, ON
May 3-6 2013 – Breakin’ Convention – London, U.K
October 12, 2013 – Luca and Melissa’s wedding ☺
HAPPY HOLIDAYS and ALL THE BEST Looking forward seeing you all soon!
DAY 1 – Friday, October 19, 2012 - http://www.facebook.com/
“A Night of Inspiration” Fundraising Gala Event
General Admission: $21.50 in Advance, $26.50 at the door; all ages, all abilities
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MORE INFO Coming soon!
This morning I was interviewed on CTV Morning in Calgary to promote Muscular Dystrophy Canada’s Youth in Action Conference! Thanks to Jeffereson for being an awesome sport and allowing me to perform the Lazy Leap of Death…..!!!!!!
ILL-Abilities™ has a new design for our snapback caps! Cop one now before they sell out!
I am excited to share with you that alongside Melissa Emblin, Eric Zig Martel and Marie-Elaine Patenaude we have created Canada’s first Inclusive Urban Dance program called Projet R.A.D (Réservé aux danseurs) for kids with special needs.
Classes will be offered at the urban dance school: école de danse Rebelles et Vagabonds (1282 Boulvard Curé Labelle, Laval, QC) – New Location
If you know of any children or young adults that would be interested in this program please spread the word and check out www.rebellesetvagabonds.ca …click on Projet R.A.D
Classes start 1st week of September.
(514)827-7723
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Je suis très heureux de partager avec vous l’ouverture du premier programme de danse inclusif au Canada – Projet R.A.D (Réservé aux danseurs). Ce programme de danses urbaines est formé en collaboration avec Melissa Emblin, Eric Zig Martel et Marie-Elaine Patenaude; tous des danseurs professionels qui ont de l’expérience à travailler avec des jeunes qui ont des besoins particuliers.
Les cours seront offerts à l’école de danse Rebelles et Vagabonds (1282 Boulvard Curé Labelle, Laval, QC) – Nouveau Local
Si vous connaissez des enfants ou jeunes adultes qui seraient intéressés à faire parti de ce programme, s’il-vous-plaît passer le mot. Pour plus d’informations aller sur www.rebellesetvagabonds.ca … cliquez sur Projet R.A.D
Les cours commencent la première semaine de Septembre.
(514)827-7723
Tommy Guns & Lazylegz will be in Toronto this weekend participating in the UNITY Day Festival. Come check out the festivities on July 14th all afternoon at Dundas Square. The event is FREE and open to the public.
