Leo’s unique style is a result of extensive training. He began at age 8 on a full scholarship with the San Francisco Ballet and continued for 8 years. Leo studied ballet, jazz, modern, blue, afro Haitian, and choreography under the direction of Elvia Marta at the School of the Arts. He has also trained along Nick Lazzarini and Melody Lacayanga at the Dance Company of San Francisco, under the direction of Chris Jacobsen, where he studied contemporary, ballet, lyrical, hip hop, and jazz. Leo studied backup dancing at Push entertainment under the direction of Denise Lee.

Leo danced in the San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker from 1994-2001. In 1994, he was also a dancer in Ruslan with the San Francisco Opera. Leo was the choreographer and danced for Carlos Santana at the Fillmoore from 2000-2001. He was also choreographer and dancer for MGM Grand with Jackie Chan. He performed in “Glass Case” in 2002 under the director Dee Caspary. “Bomb Concert” with Fifty Cent and Fabulous was his next endeavor as choreographer/dancer in 2003. Leo has also been dancing with “SoulEscape” since 2004 under the direction of Justin Giles. Leo is currently a member of the LA Dance Magic staff.