Neil began his dance journey in 2012 where he got connected to The Filipino Channel (TFC), performing and choreographing for well-known Filipino celebrities such as Sam Milby and Maja Salvador. Over time, Neil has competed and directed in various dance competitions such as Prelude New England, Academy Dance Competition, the Beatdown, World of Dance Toronto and Montreal, and the Ontario University Competition for Hip Hop.
Neil is a recent graduate of the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Environmental Studies majoring in Urban Planning. Juggling between school and passion, Neil always knew that dance is a big part of his life. Throughout his University career, Neil has had the privilege to work with well-known choreographers such as Leon Blackwood, Shavar Blackwood, Ofilio Portillo, Apolonia Velasquez, Mark Samuels and Joe Tuliao, to name a few. He was also a member of “The Male Initiative” under the direction of Shavar Blackwood, and worked closely with Gadfly during their annual Aybrid Intensive.