AutiAngel.com
Auti Angel is a true Entertainer at heart…but also a “Warrior in Spiritâ€.
Through many of life’s obstacles, she has developed the passion and skills to empower all walks of life.
During her adjustment to her new body, from a car accident on May 3rd, 1992, Auti Angel was told that she would never walk or dance again. However, this determined soul was destined to find a way to create and transform Hip-Hop moves to suit her new ability. She has since been a pioneer and "The World's First Hip-Hop Wheelchair Dancer"!
With such a gift as this, Auti Angel was on a quest to put together "The World's First Hip-Hop Wheelchair Dance Crew" and teach them what she has perfected...while encouraging the team members to contribute their own cool dance moves!
After trying for many years, Auti Angel was finally approached by Briana Walker. They soon got together to choreograph dance routines together and began performing at small local venues. As time went on and with a lot of practice, they both hit opportunities by storm and even landed a gig dancing with Ludacris on "The First Annual Vibe Music Awards". Through ups and downs...these two dancers appeared to be a match made in heaven. They both bloomed individually and as a team.
Recently, Auti Angel & Briana encouraged another Model for Colours Wheelchairs, Mia, to join their team to form the crew Auti Angel so longed for over the years. Mia has stepped up to the plate as a heavy hitter and swings some mean moves. She too appeared to be a part of this match made in heaven crew!
Auti's ultimate dream is to continue to inspire others to never give up on their dreams no matter what obstacles come their way. She would also like to see "Colours 'N' Motion Dance Crew" become her legacy when it's time for her to put the old dancing wheels away. Others will join join the crew and keep it going! Until then...she is not letting anything get in her way to stop her from dancing!
When Auti Angel gives advise to everyone, she proclaims, “Learn to love yourself and you will find God within! Remember that God never gives us anything that we cannot handle. So no matter what obstacle or challenge that may come your way, it is always Overcome-Able! Find your beauty in the most-raw form and you will capture and affect your inner soul! †These words of wisdom, along with the comfort from her spiritual beliefs, have allowed Auti Angel to become a true Angel on earth.
Warning: SHADES ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS BRIGHT LIGHT!!!
BrianaWalker.com
As a 23 year-old aspiring dancer, Briana was paralyzed from the waist down in an automobile accident. Now she speaks to groups all over the country, sharing her contagious rebellion and inspiring courage, teaching the principle that “no matter what life throws at you-choose to dance anyway!†One year after the accident, Briana became the first female to be featured on the cover of Mobility Management magazine. She became the Krypto Girl for Colours’ Wheelchairs and her image is used globally on buses and billboards to change the face of disability. She now enjoys skydiving, surfing, snow skiing, wakeboarding, competing in triathlons, bungee jumping and most of all—dancing. Briana and another Colours’ model have created one of the first ever wheelchair hip hop dance teams to take the national spotlight. She released her first book “Dance Anyway†in 2006 and is currently working on a second book. In 2007, she became the new spokesperson for Overstock.com. Her TV commercials and print ads have been seen around the world.
SeeMiaDraw.com
Mia's life had always consisted of sports, acting, dancing and academics. After getting paralyzed from an AVM at the age of 15, she didn’t let it stop her from accomplishing even more. Motivated and inspired by a new purpose in life, she graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Media Production and shortly after moved across the country to Los Angeles. Ever since, Mia has been busy as professional portrait artist, jewelry designer, motivational speaker, actress, model and dancer. Some of her highlights include a role in the independent film Reeling in Reality and being cast as the cover model for New Mobility Magazine and Italian magazine Mobilita multiple times. She is also active in many adaptive sports and was featured in Women's Surf Style Magazine for her surfing experience. Since becoming a promotional model for Colours wheelchairs, Mia's had the wonderful and exciting opportunity to team up with Auti and Briana to become the newest addition of Colours n' Motion dancers. She loves dancing her heart out with these amazingly talented women who also exude the same resilient spirit!
