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Neil Haskell Born April 16, 1987
New York,U.S.
Occupation Contemporary dancer Neil David Haskell (born April 16, 1987) is an American contemporary dancer. He is best known as a contestant on So You Think You Can Dance where he finished third in the final four. On April 22, 2008, he began performing in the Off-Broadway musical Altar Boyz as Luke.[1] Neil most recently joined The West Side Story National Tour as Snowboy. He returned as an All-Star in Season 7 of SYTYCD.
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Biography
Haskell was born in Clarence Center, New York and first started dancing at age five at the David DeMarie Dance Studio in Clarence, New York, and American Academy of Ballet in Williamsville, NY. He also appeared in small roles in movies. At age 15, he began intensive training in ballet at the Chautauqua Institution for three summers. He attended Point Park University for a year, majoring in dance. Haskell has described his dance style as jazz/ballet. He earned the title of "Male Dancer of the Year" at the American Dance Awards in 2005. He got his Equity card the summer before auditioning for So You Think You Can Dance.
He has performed in the Twyla Tharp Broadway show The Times They Are A-Changin', with music by Bob Dylan, and in Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera's performances Grease, 42nd Street, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, and Beauty and the Beast.[2] Neil also landed a supporting role in MTV's movie musical, The American Mall which was broadcast and DVD released in summer 2008.[3] In Spring 2008, Haskell, along with former SYTYCD contestants Sabra Johnson and Danny Tidwell is featured in movmnt magazine's cover story to promote 'Keep it Real' the publication's awareness nonprofit organization.[4] In April 2008 he began playing the role of "Luke" in the Off-Broadway musical Altar Boyz. He continued playing the role of "Luke" until March 2009, and left to begin working on the new Dolly Parton musical "9 to 5". Neil was also cast to play the leading role of Jake in the new musical "F#@king Up Everything" in the New York Musical Theater Festival (NYMF 2009) which performs at various times from Oct 6 through October 17. All performances sold out. He has recently returned to So You Think You Can Dance Seasons 7 and 8 to dance as an All Star. He was also in the First National Tour Cast of West Side Story playing the role of Snowboy.
So You Think You Can Dance
Haskell was paired up with contemporary/hip hop dancer, Lauren Gottlieb. The couple danced together until Week 6, when the couples were assigned new partners. Haskell was then partnered with Sara Von Gillern, and debuted their disco routine.
Haskell noted that he wants to use his experience on the show as a "springboard for the rest of [his] career".[2]
After making it to the top 10 finalists, Haskell joined his fellow contestants in So You Think You Can Dance's 2007 dance tour that concluded on November 30, 2007.
On the August 7, 2008 Season 4 finale, Haskell, along with other finalists from seasons 1-3, joined Season 4's top 20 in a dance number. He also returned as an All-Star in Season 7 of SYTYCD, and again in Season 8.
Week Partner Dance Song Result 1 Lauren Gottlieb Salsa "Friday Night Rhythm" Safe 2 Hip-hop "The Way I Are" by Timbaland (featuring Keri Hilson and D.O.E.) Safe 3 Tango "Tanguera" by Sexteto Mayor Bottom 3 Couples 4 Jazz "Night of the Dancing Flame" by Roisin Murphy Safe 5 Contemporary "Let the Drummer Kick" by Citizen Cope Bottom 3 Couples 6 Sara Von Gillern Disco "Knock on Wood" by Rachel Stevens Safe 7 Lacey Schwimmer Latin jazz "Acid" by Ray Barretto Bottom 4 Contemporary "Time" by Billy Porter 8 Sabra Johnson Jazz "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" by Eurythmics Safe Paso Doble "España Cañí" by Juan & Gennaro 9 Sabra Johnson Hip hop "Whine Up"—Kat DeLuna 3rd Place Danny Tidwell Contemporary "Are You the One?"—The Presets Lacey Schwimmer Lindy Hop "Bill's Bounce"—Bill Elliot Swing Orchestra The American Mall
Haskell also has a role in The American Mall. He plays a night janitor at the mall who is also a member of a rock band, where he played guitar & keyboards.
References and notes
- ^ Neil Haskell To Join Cast of 'Altar Boyz' as Luke (BroadwayWorld.com)
- ^ a b Fox Broadcasting Company: So You Think You Can Dance
- ^ BWW News Desk (2007-12-22). "MTV Develops 'The American Mall' Original Musical". BroadwayWorld. http://westend.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=23887. Retrieved 2007-12-22.
- ^ "movmnt magazine keep it real campaign". http://www.movmnt.com/keepitreal.
External links
- Neil Haskell at the Internet Movie Database
- So You Think You Can Dance FOX Biography
- Neil Haskell Feature on BestofOffBroadway.com
So You Think You Can Dance Seasons Hosts Permanent judges Nigel Lythgoe (2005-present) · Mary Murphy (2007–2009, 2011–present) · Adam Shankman (2009–2010) · Mia Michaels (2010)Guest judges Choreographers Louis van Amstel · Dee Caspary · Dmitry Chaplin · Sean Cheesman · Alex Da Silva · Tyce Diorio · Tabitha and Napoleon D'umo · Brian Friedman · Anya Garnis and Pasha Kovalev · Jean-Marc Généreux · Jason Gilkison · Dan Karaty · Spencer Liff · Nakul Dev Mahajan · Tony Meredith and Melanie LaPatin · Mia Michaels · Ron Montez · Mandy Moore · Mary Murphy · Toni Redpath · Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson · Wade Robson · Doriana Sanchez · Benji Schwimmer · Christopher Scott · Dave Scott · Shane Sparks · Sonya Tayeh · Lil C · Stacey Tookey · Travis WallWinners Nick Lazzarini · Benji Schwimmer · Sabra Johnson · Joshua Allen · Jeanine Mason · Russell Ferguson · Lauren Froderman · Melanie Moore2nd place finalists1 Melody Lacayanga · Travis Wall · Danny Tidwell · Stephen "tWitch" Boss · Brandon Bryant · Jakob Karr · Kent Boyd · Sasha Mallory3rd place finalists1 Jamile McGee · Donyelle Jones · Neil Haskell · Katee Shean · Evan Kasprzak · Kathryn McCormick · Robert Roldan · Marko Germar4th place finalists1 Ashlé Dawson · Heidi Groskreutz · Lacey Schwimmer · Courtney Galiano · Kayla Radomski · Ellenore Scott · AdéChiké Torbert2 · Tadd GadduangOther finalists Other countries Click here for the complete list of contestants.
^2 Season 7 featured only three dancers as finalists at the end of its run. Although Torbert technically finished fourth, he was eliminated the week prior to the finale.
^1 Only the first season of the show provided an official percentage breakdown of the final vote. For the remaining seasons, second through fourth place finalists are based only on the order in which they were announced, which may not reflect the official vote breakdown.Categories:- Living people
- 1987 births
- So You Think You Can Dance contestants
- American dancers
- Contemporary dancers
- American gymnasts
- Participants in American reality television series
- Point Park University alumni
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