faculty

Cedric

Commerical Dance, Commercial Hip Hop, Commerical Jazz Funk

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Cedric Botelho is an energetic and visionary choreographer, dancer, movement coach, and director whose work has made a global impact across the commercial dance and entertainment industries. Known for his bold creative style, he blends dancehall, hip-hop, and pop culture influences into choreography that is innovative, dynamic, and uniquely his own.

Originally from France and now based in Los Angeles, Cedric is a faculty member at TMilly and has been part of Immerse Artists Experience since Season 3. He is known for his infectious energy in the classroom and a teaching philosophy rooted in joy, encouraging dancers to embrace creativity, confidence, and authentic self-expression.

Shortly after moving to Los Angeles, Cedric began working with some of the biggest names in music, including The Black Eyed Peas, Chris Brown, David Guetta, Jermaine Jackson, Lil Kim, and R. Kelly. His commercial work includes campaigns for Xbox, Party City, and Happy Socks, with projects photographed by legendary photographer David LaChapelle.

Cedric later assisted and co-choreographed for artists including JoJo, Will Smith, Kelis, and Erika Jayne before establishing his own choreographic voice. His work has since been featured in music videos and live performances for Flo Rida, T-Pain, Christina Milian, Wisin & Yandel, Chino y Nacho, Maluma, Don Omar, and Luny Tunes, spanning both American and Latin music markets.

His creative direction extends into television and digital media, including work on The Masked Singer and the viral “Mufasa” project, where his choreography and creative direction helped bring the concept to life. Beyond the entertainment industry, Cedric has collaborated with major digital creators including Trisha Paytas, Ricky Dillon, and Patrick Starr, creating highly viewed dance content for global audiences.

Cedric joined the Immerse Artists Experience team in Season 3, where he continues to inspire dancers through high-energy training, creative freedom, and artistic exploration. His ability to connect with dancers while pushing them to think differently about movement has made him a favorite among students nationwide.

Across every platform, Cedric Botelho’s work is defined by originality, passion, and an unmistakable love for dance, leaving a lasting impact on audiences, artists, and dancers around the world.