Neil was born and raised in Clarence Center, NY and grew up an avid Buffalo Bills fan. He has been dancing his entire life, but also pursued competitive gymnastics, baseball and volleyball. A true competitor at heart, Neil won many awards in each of these sports, and was named Captain of his high school volleyball team.

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A solid “A” student in high school, Neil went on to pursue a dance degree at Point Park University. At 19, Twyla Tharp plucked Neil from school and cast him in “The Times They Are A-Changin” on Broadway. He has gone on to perform in several other Broadway shows including “9 to 5” and “Bring It On: The Musical.” He has also starred Off-Broadway as Luke in “Altar Boyz” as well as many other workshops and productions around NYC.

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Neil may be best well known for his time as a contestant on the FOX reality show So You Think You Can Dance, where he finished in 3rd place on Season 3. He was also selected to be an “All-Star” on seasons 7 & 8. He has also appeared on TV in One Life To Live, Mobbed, as well as starring in the MTV Film The American Mall. He also had the opportunity to film Grace, a pilot for ABC in 2011. On film, Neil has danced in Going The Distance (New Line), and most recently in Rock of Ages 



Neil is currently starring on Broadway as STEVEN in Bring It On: The Musical.