Pacific Rim Video / Front Row Features correspondent Celeste Arevalo interviews Rob Hoffman during the "A Unprecedented Night of Dance A Fundraiser For Steelo" held at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, CA on Tuesday, December 6, 2011.
Videography/edit by Peter Gonzaga
More About Steelo
Steelo Vazquez has been a major part of the L.A. dance community for many years. He is a member of Killafornia, Footwork Fanatix, and The Groovaloos and was a lead character on The LXD web series. He regularly gives back to the community through dance at benefits and fundraisers and has enjoyed mentoring youth at weekly Groove Nights hosted by The Groovaloos. In addition to his contributions to the community, he has worked with some of the biggest names in entertainment including Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna and Gwen Stefani.
On June 19th, Steelo suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm and had to undergo emergency surgery. During the operation he suffered a 2nd rupture. By the end of numerous surgeries, Steelo had suffered a shocking four ruptures and lost his ability to walk and speak.
Today, Steelo remains in an extensive rehabilitation program where doctors are helping him relearn basic functions.
His wife Penelope has constantly been by his side during the slow recovery in ICU. She has remained strong during this ordeal to care for their son Elijah, who just recently celebrated his first birthday
Videography/edit by Peter Gonzaga
More About Steelo
Steelo Vazquez has been a major part of the L.A. dance community for many years. He is a member of Killafornia, Footwork Fanatix, and The Groovaloos and was a lead character on The LXD web series. He regularly gives back to the community through dance at benefits and fundraisers and has enjoyed mentoring youth at weekly Groove Nights hosted by The Groovaloos. In addition to his contributions to the community, he has worked with some of the biggest names in entertainment including Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna and Gwen Stefani.
On June 19th, Steelo suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm and had to undergo emergency surgery. During the operation he suffered a 2nd rupture. By the end of numerous surgeries, Steelo had suffered a shocking four ruptures and lost his ability to walk and speak.
Today, Steelo remains in an extensive rehabilitation program where doctors are helping him relearn basic functions.
His wife Penelope has constantly been by his side during the slow recovery in ICU. She has remained strong during this ordeal to care for their son Elijah, who just recently celebrated his first birthday