Neil HollingworthNeil Hollingworth

Neil Hollingworth, a native of London, England, started ballroom dancing at the age of five. At age six, he successfully competed in International 10 Dance competitions. During the next 14 years, he competed throughout England and Europe. In 1989, he became a full-time professional dance teacher, and in 1991 he moved to New York and traveled the country competing and coaching professionals and amateurs. He moved to Milwaukee in 1998.

Neil's success as a competitor and a teacher has had many highlights including coaching numerous students to become United States Champions and, most recently, appearing on the hit television show "So You Think You Can Dance," having the youngest and only ballroom dancer make it through the audition process to the academy and televised episodes.

Neil is dancing with Cassy Tully