Cecil Neal

Teaching Artist

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Cecil Neal, professionally known as Virgo: The Final Warning, is a dancer, choreographer, teacher, and mentor specializing in Krump. Based in the Twin Cities, his journey began with a passion for recreating Chris Brown and Michael Jackson performances before evolving into a deep love for street dance. By age twelve, he was already performing at venues such as Stepping Stone Theater and Intermedia Arts, laying the foundation for his artistic growth.

He refined his craft at the St. Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists, where four years of intensive training deepened his artistic vision. In 2019, Cecil premiered a debut solo work at the Fitzgerald Theater and the Walker Art Center stage in Minneapolis, marking a defining moment in his choreographic career.

Cecil has toured internationally with Breakfast Dance Company, performing in cities such as Sheboygan, Wisconsin; Bates, Maine; and Vancouver for the Vancouver International Dance Festival. He has also performed with Meridian Movement Company on some of Minnesota’s premier stages, including the Ordway, Park Square Theater, Red Eye Theater, and Peavey Plaza for the Minnesota Orchestra’s Day of Music Festival. In 2024, he was the winner of House of Dance’s 10th Anniversary All-Styles Battle at The Fillmore. In 2025, Cecil was awarded the prestigious McKnight Fellowship for Dancers.

Cecil is also a leader in the Minnesota Krump and street dance community, creating spaces where expression, creativity, and community thrive. Whether stepping into the role of leader, event producer, educator, performer, or student, he shows up in his fullest capacity—believing that each role not only strengthens him, but also serves the bigger picture of uplifting the community at large. His work reflects a commitment to showing that while dance is his career, it is also a powerful tool for expression, a safe space, and a place to belong.

As an educator, Cecil has taught at the University of Minnesota, Macalester College, and internationally in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and San Diego, California. His teaching and mentorship extend beyond movement—his mission is to create impact by helping people see the best in themselves and equipping them with ways to consistently show up for who they are becoming, no matter their age or background.

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