RECOMMENDATIONS & REVIEWS

TEACHING

“Cynthia is a fantastic instructor. Her classes are rigorous while still being welcoming to all levels and ages. Every dancer is given helpful feedback and support, and dancers are encouraged to build positive connections with each other. I’m grateful for the great classes and community that Ahlers Dance provides.” Madilyn, AZ

“I am so happy I found Ahlers Dance upon my move to Flagstaff earlier this year. Cynthia's ballet classes have provided me with a wonderful dance community and gave me the chance to practice dance again in an organized environment. Not only have I been able to brush up on skills I haven't practiced in nearly ten years, but I have already learned so much more and look forward to improving further with regular practice.” Jess, AZ

“Cynthia is a wonderful teacher who cares about her students. Always positive feedback and helpful adjustments. She is very encouraging and her love of the art shines through. I highly recommend her classes.” Marlene, AZ

“Wonderful instruction in a wonderful environment. Cynthia offers such personal feedback to each dancer, and creates a safe environment for any dancer (young and old) to dance in. Her classes are easily my favorite part of any week.” Abigail, AZ

“It is such a pleasure to have a professional and fun adult ballet class in Flagstaff. Cynthia is a wonderful teacher who brings out the best in every one of her students at every level.” Janice, AZ

“Cynthia is a great teacher, so compassionate and experienced... attention to details and also makes learning fun!” Nadine, AZ

“This is a lovely space where everyone is joined by their love of dance. Cynthia Ahlers is a kind and hard working teacher from whom I have learned a lot.” Colibri, AZ

"She has provided individual as well as group attention in the class demonstrating the ability to focus on the individual needs of each student as well as the needs of the whole group...No matter what level the student is currently working at, she accomplishes definite improvement for the student through encouragement and just the right amount of physical work." Cheryl, NYC

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Spoleto Festival with Ralph Lemon - Cynthia Dewell Ahlers with Kristin Eliasberg

PERFORMING

"The connection between these women was apparent and felt very real. As mature artists, what they celebrated together and whatever they defended against, they were able to abstract into movement and they brought their authentic selves to its performance. As co-collaborators, they shared that movement with us, creating this moment of quiet power and enduring beauty." Trio with Cynthia Dewell Ahlers, Gina Darlington, and Jayne Lee by Les, Viewed Re/Viewed Commentary, Arizona Dance Festival

“A section from an early duet, Dashes and Bolts (1979, excellently performed by Cynthia Dewell and Jim Glenn) shows the antic, overactive hand gestures that used to figure in all her dances.” Review while with Hannah Kahn Dance Company by Deborah Jowitt of The Village Voice, NYC

"Mr. Lemon is lucky in his dancers..." Review while with Ralph Lemon Dance Company by Jennifer Dunning of The New York Times, NYC

“I am extremely fond of Cynthia as a dancer and performer. I believe that she is extremely talented and unique – one of those "one in a million." Cynthia has a wonderful sense of movement and dynamics and is quite charismatic on stage. She is strong technically and an extremely hard worker.” For The Yard, by Jennifer Muller, NYC

“Besides being a quick and accurate learner, and more importantly, she is a beautiful and expressive dancer. She has a full and lush movement style. She can be sharp and precise, and yet she always moves with wonderful fullness of range. Her physical beauty only enhances her musical and sensuous approach to movement, and helps make her quite irresistible when she performs.” For The Yard, Hannah Kahn, NYC

"Cynthia is a beautiful, technically accomplished dancer. She is musical, and is one of the fastest studies I have encountered. She is hardworking and punctual, and takes pride in her work." For The Yard, Linda Rappaport, NYC

AHLERS DANCE

Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary & Modern Dance

RECOMMENDATIONS & REVIEWS