Philip H. Neal (born in Richmond, Virginia) was a principal dancer with New York City Ballet.
After studying there, Edward Villella arranged a summer scholarship for him at NCYB's School of American Ballet.
In 1985 Philip won the silver medal at the Prix de Lausanne ballet competition.
[NYT 1] Four years later Neal was promoted to soloist and at the end of the 1992–1993 winter season to principal dancer.
Neal's farewell performance took place Sunday, June 13, 2010, and consisted of ballets by George Balanchine.