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ACADEMY  DIRECTOR

Molly Ahler - Academy Director

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Molly Ahler was born in South Korea and raised in Tempe, Arizona. At the age of ten she began her training with Nadja Langenhorst at Jeanne’s School of Dance. Her training then continued at the University of Arizona where she received her BFA. Molly has been awarded scholarships for summer programs to the American Ballet Theatre, Milwaukee Ballet, and BalletMet. Ms. Ahler has had the opportunity to perform various classical repertoire such as La Bayadere, Serenade, Swan Lake, and Jardin Animé.  Upon her graduation, Ms. Ahler received a contract with Florida DanceTheatre. During her performance career with Florida Dance Theatre, Ms. Ahler  has had the honor of being cast in the lead couple in Jerry Opdenaker's "See, Here, Speak" and Sharon Wong's "The Duet." Last season she had the honor of performing her dream role, of Kitri in The Don Quixote Pas de deux. Ms Ahler has also had the distinguished privilege of performing in New York City at the APAP conference at the Lincoln Center. More recently, Molly accomplished another dream of working at Walt Disney World.  

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What Our Families and Students Are Saying

"Our girls have excelled at Florida Dance Theatre. This dance academy takes the instruction of our children seriously and it shows!"

"Polk County is fortunate to have in its midst a vital arts organization, firmly rooted in its commitment to the immediate community and to the wider world of the arts."

"Carol Erkes' mission is to give the children of central Florida the opportunity to learn the living art form of dance! Thank you Ms. Carol for all you do!"

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  • Home
  • Events
    • Nutcracker Spectacular
    • Nutcracker Suites Bartow
    • Past Events
  • About FDT
    • History
    • Our Mission
    • Founder
    • Faculty and Staff
    • Volunteering
    • What People Are Saying
    • In The News
    • Branscomb Auditorium
  • Company
    • Contact the Company
    • Company Pic Gallery
    • Company Video Gallery
    • Company Members >
      • Molly Ahler
      • Stefan Dolbashian
      • Denton Gay
      • Caitlin Hardegree
      • Michael Holland
      • Katrina Ogden
      • Jordan Raybon
      • Jermaine Thornton
    • Apprentices >
      • Maggie Sullivan
    • Trainees >
      • Elizabeth Stayskal
    • Student Trainees >
      • Liah Avegno
      • Chloe Knox
      • Leah Milstead
    • Touring
  • Academy
    • Contact the Academy
    • Parent Portal
    • Tuition, Fees, Discounts & Suggested Programs
    • Class Descriptions
    • Class Schedule
    • Policies & FAQs
    • Summer Dance Programs
    • Dress Code
  • Support
    • Why Give to FDT