2026 CDE
Guest Instructors

Alicia Pociask is a New York City based choreographer, educator and creative with a BA in Dance and Minor in Theater Arts from Point Park University. Her experience has spanned many parts of the industry including performance, choreography, show development and casting. Alicia has choreographed and directed shows for Holland America Cruise Line, Azamara Club Cruises, STEP ONE Dance Company, Carowinds, Cedar Point and Dorney Park. She's had the privilege of serving as a guest artist in residence at the University of Alabama, Western Illinois University and McCullum Fine Arts Academy in Austin. She travels around the country as an audition choreographer for Creative Studios by Norwegian Cruise Line and teaches at Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway. Alicia is extremely passionate and invested in the education of today’s upcoming performers. She travels around the world as a guest educator, choreographer and adjudicator and is the Owner and Director of NYC based company bold dance project.

Cedric Botelho, originally from Europe, brings a dynamic energy and global perspective to the dance industry. Influenced by dancehall, hip hop, and pop culture, his work is rooted in versatility and driven by a passion for creating bold, fresh, and innovative movement. After relocating to Los Angeles, Cedric quickly established himself as a sought-after performer, working with top artists including Black Eyed Peas, David Guetta, Jermaine Jackson, and Lil Kim. His performance credits also include high-profile appearances such as the BET Awards and RuPaul’s Drag Race Live! Las Vegas.Cedric’s work extends into commercial and brand spaces, with appearances in national and international campaigns for Xbox, Party City, Sephora, and Happy Socks (directed by David LaChapelle). As a choreographer, he has collaborated with artists such as JoJo, Will Smith, Kelis, Erika Jayne, Flo Rida, T-Pain, Christina Milian, Wisin y Yandel, Chino y Nacho, Maluma, Don Omar, and Luny Tunes, as well as digital creators like viral icon Mufasa and Trisha Paytas.

The Wilson Brothers are a powerhouse creative duo whose influence spans global concert tours, Broadway, film, and elite brand experiences. Known for their high-octane energy and cinematic storytelling, the Wilson’s have danced and choreographed for a legendary roster of icons including Janet Jackson, Madonna, Beyoncé, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Kelly Rowland, Toni Braxton and Wayne Brady just name a few. Most recently, the Marcel and Kevin served as the creative force behind the world premiere of the highly anticipated musical “Disney Hercules” on Disney Cruise Line “The Destiny”. Their versatility spans across mediums from Deadpool & Wolverine performance at San Diego Comic-Con to Louis Vuitton’s Fashion Week with Kelly Rowland in Paris and the immersive “Tale of The Lion King” at Disneyland’s Fantasyland Theatre.

Marcel Wilson has served as the supervising choreographer for seasons 13 and choreographer for season 14 of Fox hit show “The Masked Singer.” He also was a supervising choreographer and consultant for Christina Aguilera’s "Xperience" Residency in Las Vegas and was associate creative director for Latin superstars like Ricky Martin, Gloria Trevi, and Anitta for the Latin Grammys and Premios Lo Nuestro.

Kevin Wilson recently choreographed the 148th edition of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s "The Greatest Party on Earth." His Broadway credits include associate choreography for Finding Neverland and the Radio City Rockettes, with film credits spanning hits like SpongeBob: On the Run and Netflix’s Feel the Beat. 

Their innovative work is a staple of primetime television, with credits including “So You Think You Can Dance,” “America’s Got Talent,” “Dancing with the Stars” and the “2020 BET Awards” starring Wayne Brady.

Natives of Rockford, IL, the Wilson brothers remain deeply committed to their roots and the arts community. Their extraordinary contributions have earned them the Oklahoma City University Distinguished Alumni award and the Rockford Public Schools Fine Arts Hall of Fame induction. Notably, they were honored with the Outstanding Choreography in a Concert award for their groundbreaking work on Cher’s "Dressed to Kill" tour.