Eli Gradilone was born and raised in New York City. Eli began his dance training at the early age of 7. He quickly fell in love with dance and began training to pursue a professional career.He has trained with some of the best choreographers in the world of Hip Hop and Jazz on both coasts. His love for hip hop superseded all other styles which led him to train exclusively with Kelly Peters of Brickhouse NYC. Eli began his professional dance career shortly after becoming a semifinalist on Season 8 of Americas Got Talent. He went on to represent the NBA in NYC as a Knicks City Kids Dancer. Eli has performed with recording artists such as Camila Cabello, Joyner Lucas, Flo Rida, and Nico & Vinz. He continues to strive at redefining his craft, showcasing his movement, and being open to living and learning from the people along the way.