So I didn’t tell you this yet but I have actually been invited to Moscow to perform before the actual premier of Orphee. This appearance has nothing to do with the Montalvo-Hervieu. It actually has everything to do with my past performance at the 2010 Vancouver Paralympic Opening Ceremonies.
I have been invited as the guest of honour for the Muhina’s Award ceremony. I will be speaking and performing in front of over 1,300 people in this cool cathedral in the centre of moscow. The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
I have been invited along with Tommy Guns to perform in Hong Kong for a national television program raising awareness for people with disabilities.
My first time in HK looking forward to raising some havoc with Tommy. Keep on a look out for Tommy’s famous wrap-up videos of this trip (coming soon). Check out his past ones on his vimeo page
Lazy: Arthrogryposis falls under the umbrella of MD. My Arthrogryposis mainly affects me in my legs and partially in my shoulders.
Do you know many people who do?
Lazy: I have met a couple people with MD and I have actually taught dance to several students affected by the condition
Is the I-A crew behind you on this initiative?
Lazy: Of course, we always have our back with everything, thats why we are a crew! I overheard Tommy Guns and possibly Redo are trying to find a way to come up to Montreal to Walk the Walk
Why are you walking for MDC (why is it important)?
Lazy: I think its important to raise awareness for all different causes. As the new ambassador of MD Canada I am honoured for this opportunity. I also want to challenge myself as well as my team to express themselves with new challenges whether it be physical or not. For example for this walk I plan on walking 0.5Km without crutches or leg braces.
What are your goals to this walk, what do you hope to achieve?
Lazy: I hope to raise enough awareness for the MD community in Montreal. I hope that we can create a successful and positive environment and most importantly that on Sunday Oct. 16 we are all having a good time! Join us by clicking this link: http://muscle.akaraisin.com/westislandwalkformusculardystrophy2011/nolimits
What is the one thing about MD that was surprising for you?
Lazy: That Arthrogryposis falls under its umbrella.
What would you say to people that have MD, that don’t think they can dance?
Lazy: Anyone can dance. I have already taught students with MD to dance. Its all in the mind. There can be good days and bad days where my student might not be able to lift their hand like they did the week before because of exhaustion but in reality when your dancing and performing “the littlest movement makes the biggest difference.”
After an exciting and successful weekend at the IBE. I am off (solo) to work with Montalvo-Hervieu Dance Company a well known theatrical dance company from Paris that is currently working on L’Orphee the modern day Orpheus. I have been asked to replace the lead roll.
This is my first time working with a Dance Company and we will be showing the first show of the season in Moscow, Russia on Sept. 29, 2011.
I am departing today along with Checho and Dekoy for Heerlen, Holland where we will be meeting the rest of ILL-Abilities for the Notorious IBE one of the world’s biggest breakdance festivals. We have been honoured to perform our 20-Minute theatrical stage show. This will be our first international debut as the FULL crew with this new show.
