SAVE THE DATE: CDE 2026, June 27-28!
CDE is proud to collaborate with an incredible network of guest teachers, panelists, and industry professionals who have contributed their time, knowledge, and artistry to the experience.
This community represents a wide range of commercial dance careers, including performers, choreographers, educators, directors, and creatives working across stage, screen, and media.
Chip Abbott
NYC-Based Director, Choreographer, Dancer & Guest Faculty
Cedric Botelho
LA based Choreographer, Dancer & Movement Coach
Mara Newbery Greer
Choreographer, Director, and Performer for Broadway and regional theatre
Heather Carpenter Goelz
Former Radio City Rockette and Broadway performer as well as Adjudicator for Dance Masters of America
Alicia Pociask
Choreographer, Educator, and Creative Director for cruise lines, theme parks, and owner of the Bold Dance Movement Project
Nick Ferrao
Casting Specialist with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
Julie Medeiros
Go 2 Talent
LA Based Dance and Choreography Agency
Jody Reynard
Seasoned Broadway Performer
Alicia Pociask
Casting and Creative Team for Theme Parks & Cruise Lines
Lainie Sakakura
Verdon Fosse Legacy
Award winning Choreographer & Broadway Co-Producer
Doriana Sanchez
Choreographer & Collaborator with CHER, SYTYCD, CIRQUE DU SOLEIL & MORE!
Erika Urena
Disney Talent
Casting Director
Kevin & Marcel Wilson
Choreographers, Creative Directors of
Mister Wilson Entertainment
We are deeply grateful to every artist who has helped shape the Commercial Dance Experience!