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Dance | Workshop

Integrated Dance Workshop

ILL-Abilities (Brazil, Canada, Chile, South Korea, The Netherlands, USA)

16 Apr 2023, Sun, 11am

1hr 30mins

(Suitable breaks will be offered at this workshop)

Esplanade Rehearsal Studio

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Synopsis

We believe that dance is for every body.

 

We welcome differently-abled participants between the ages of 15 and 30 to join this creative movement-exploration workshop conducted by ILL-Abilities, an international break dance crew comprising seven professional dancers who are differently-abled. This workshop aims to provide a platform for participants to discover their own strengths through creative movements, team activities, exercises and challenges.

 

Drawing inspiration from hip hop culture, the “ill” in ILL-Abilities does not mean “sick” or “unwell”. Rather, it refers to something positive, in this instance the incredible talent and dance abilities of the crew. The dancers of ILL-Abilities strive to inspire others and spread positive thinking through their optimistic attitudes, personal stories and unique dance moves.

 

Pre-registration is required and participants should fall under these criteria:

• Individuals with disabilities (physical, sensory, developmental and/or intellectual)

• Able to follow simple verbal cues and instructions

• Aged between 15 to 30 years old

 

Please note that to ensure the safety of all participants, the workshop will be limited to a maximum of 25 participants. An accompanying aide can be present with the participant, if required. Please register and share your access needs with us.

 

This programme is presented as part of da:ns focus – EveryBody, a weekend of dance with inclusivity, diversity and participation, where we encourage everybody and every body to experience dance.

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

Advisory:

Pre-registration is required. Please dress comfortably for the workshop.

 

To ensure the safety of all participants, the workshop will be limited to a maximum of 25 participants. Pre-registration is required, and participants should fall under these criteria:

 

• Individuals with disabilities (physical, sensory, developmental and/or intellectual)

• Able to follow simple verbal cues and instructions

• Aged between 15 to 30 years old

 

An accompanying aide can be present with the participant, if required. Please wear comfortably for the workshop.

Admission Age:
Between 15 to 30 years old
Language: English
Things to Note:
Accessibility Advisory: We provide a range of access services and relaxed performances for patrons with access needs. For wheelchair-accessible seats, please call Esplanade Customer Experience at 6828 8377 for assistance. Concessions for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) and up to one accompanying companion are available. | View our accessibility guide
Artist Information

ILL-Abilities

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Definition

 

ILL-A•bil•i•ty [‘il-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē] –
noun, plural ILL-A•bil•i•ties~
» An adaptation of power, strength, and creativity.
» Believing in yourself—to accomplish anything you set your mind to.
» Creating opportunities from challenges.
» Exploiting your capabilities—to live life to the fullest potential.
» NO EXCUSES, NO LIMITS.

 

ILL-Abilities is an international breakdance crew comprised of seven active members from around the world.

 

Redouan “Redo” Ait Chitt (The Netherlands)
Sergio “Checho” Carvajal (Chile)
Jung Soo “Krops” Lee (South Korea)
Jacob “Kujo” Lyons (U.S.A)
Lucas “Perninha” Machado (Brazil)
Luca “Lazylegz” Patuelli (Canada)
Samuel Henrique “Samuka” da Silveira Lima (Brazil)

 

This crew originated from an idea by Montreal-based dancer/motivational speaker Luca “Lazylegz” Patuelli to create an all-star team of some of the world’s best differently-abled dancers. ILL-Abilities was officially formed in 2007 with four founding members Lazyegz, Tommy Guns, Kujo and Checho, whose goal was to compete and perform internationally, showing the world that anything is possible.

 

The crew gets its name from the standard in hip-hop culture of using a negative term to refer to something positive. Examples of this can be heard in studios or at competitions where dancers complement each other by saying they were bad, nasty or mean. The “ill” in ILL-Abilities does not refer to “sick” or “unwell” but rather to incredible, amazing, intricate, talent. Rather than seeing the negative limitations of “disability”, this crew focuses on their positive, or “ill” abilities.

 

Once they started performing together, the dancers of ILL-Abilities quickly realised their potential to inspire audience members with their positive attitudes and unique dance moves. The crew thus expanded their goal, presenting their motivational entertainment programmes and theatrical dance performances worldwide.

Date & Time

16 Apr 2023, Sun

11am

Esplanade Rehearsal Studio
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