Wrapping up the “New Breed” series for Studio Stories, we hear from Cecil Neal for episode 194. It will air at noon on Thursday, September 25. “New Breed” is a special series within Studio Stories that highlights dancers and dance makers who are shaping the Twin Cities dance scene.
Cecil Neal, also known as Virgo and The Final Warning, is an artist born in Winnipeg, Manitoba and based in Minneapolis. His training began in his high school dance program and at SPCPA (St. Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists), and was refined under the mentorship of Herb Johnson.
In 2025, Cecil was awarded the McKnight Fellowship for Dancers, marking a milestone in his pursuit of growth and artistic freedom. At the heart of Cecil’s work is a belief in consistency, hard work, and giving back. Through every performance, battle, and classroom, he strives to create moments of trust, freedom, and transformation for himself and the communities he serves.
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