Molly Long talks Project 21, misconceptions, and answers viewer questions | Ep. 18

Dive into Episode 18 of "Stop Talking Kenz" featuring the legendary Molly Long, a trailblazer in the dance industry and the visionary behind Project 21. Join us for an in-depth conversation with Molly as she shares her incredible journey from choreographing at 16 to establishing one of the most prestigious dance companies in the nation. This episode is a treasure trove of inspiration, insights, and a glimpse into the heart of dance creativity.
From her early choreographic successes to the creation of viral dance routines and nurturing top-tier talent, Molly's story is a testament to creativity, dedication, and passion. Hear about her experiences with Project 21, her unique approach to dance training, and the stories behind her famous choreographies. Molly also shares her thoughts on the future of dance, her evolving role as a mentor, and her travels for guest choreography.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from one of the most influential figures in the dance industry. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes featuring the voices that shape the world of dance!
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[@jadynbonewitz]

molly is one of my main inspirations as a young choreographer she's just si iconic

[@StopTalkingKenz]

so true

[@dudaxsoares]

Absolutely LOVE the P21 christmas movie but pls get Molly to post it on youtube as well so I can watch it horizontally on a big screen! 😭

[@StopTalkingKenz]

YES! working on getting the P21 you tube updated for you guys! xo

[@ELine39]

This is like a Royal Wedding

[@StopTalkingKenz]

Wow, thank you!

[@mRipX]

great to hear Molly's story on upbringing and starting p21, worth the wait and great to hear her stories

[@StopTalkingKenz]

agree

[@cottoncandy3916]

💓 Love Molly's Choreography ...

[@cottoncandy3916]

💓 Love the HD robotic cameras ther using on stage today ... So COOL ... Such Good photography ... 😊

[@illcomebacktohauntyou]

i’ve loved her choreo for so many years now!! she’s so talented 🖤

[@StopTalkingKenz]

100%

[@cottoncandy3916]

👍 👍

[@cottoncandy3916]

💓

[@Sophie-yf7rb]

This was amazing 😂❤ like two friends chatting about dance but can also see the respect you have for Molly love it!

[@StopTalkingKenz]

that's a great way to put it!

[@cottoncandy3916]

I really like Molly's choreographed dance performance ... "Love is in control" ... So many Good Girls ... Savannah , Lilly , Finley , Isabella , ... Cool outfits too ... Sweet dance performance ... 👍😊

[@cottoncandy3916]

👍🙂

[@cottoncandy3916]

That June 24 , 2024 Vegas Show was Smoking HOT ...!!! 😊

[@kathrynkruszelnicki7601]

I waited forever for Molly to be on your podcast! So worth the wait! ❤️❤️❤️

[@StopTalkingKenz]

thank you SO much!

[@cottoncandy3916]

I really like the musical score "Fashnistas" ... 🙂

[@cottoncandy3916]

😊

[@cottoncandy3916]

💓 Love "break my soul" ... Both outfit design ... 👍😊

[@cottoncandy3916]

🙂

[@cottoncandy3916]

"break my soul" is Awesome ... 😊

[@StopTalkingKenz]

😊

[@everlyneasami8147]

I love molly she just makes me love jazz she's amazing

[@StopTalkingKenz]

agree!

[@cottoncandy3916]

I 💓 Love National Competition's ... the Best of the Best ... 😊

[@cottoncandy3916]

👍

[@YouTubedancedreams]

No way. I’m so excited i love molly so much!!

[@unapologeticallyhumanmedia]

Molly long is such an amazing inspiration for me, especially since I am planning to major and dance and minor in film! I would love to work on music videos and choreography and everything like that!

[@StopTalkingKenz]

yes!

[@cottoncandy3916]

Molly's original "Molly's Monsters" really worked there Bunn's off before competition ... Like for Bunn's and 🌹 Rose's ... "make the World move"" ... 😊

[@cottoncandy3916]

😊

[@cottoncandy3916]

Hey Molly ... I really like these musical score's ... "Ten's across the board" , "Pop , drop , and roll", "Sushi" , "Harajuko Girl" ... how about some more of your Sassy Choreography , and outfits to these musical scores ... 👍👍🙂

[@cottoncandy3916]

👍

[@lqver1683]

thank u sm for using my question!🥰

[@StopTalkingKenz]

Of course!!

[@cottoncandy3916]

Molly talking earlier about former Protage Autie M. (Autumn Miller) "single ladies"... 😊

[@cottoncandy3916]

🙂

[@gidgetgucci4578]

💓 Love Molly's choreography 🤗

[@gidgetgucci4578]

😊

[@gidgetgucci4578]

Autumn ... front and center "Single Ladies" towards the end ... So Good ... 😊

[@gidgetgucci4578]

🙂

[@StopTalkingKenz]

So good!

[@Sophie-yf7rb]

Oooh this is going to be good 👏👏👑

[@mic47013]

She is amazing dance choreography

[@StopTalkingKenz]

agree!

[@gidgetgucci4578]

"Milk Shake" is a Very Fun dance routine to watch ... One of my Favorites ...😊

[@gidgetgucci4578]

🙂

[@ItzMeHolly_]

Was waiting for this one! hope u had an amazing Christmas ❤

[@StopTalkingKenz]

Thank you! You too!

[@ItzMeHolly_]

@@StopTalkingKenz 🫶🫶🫶

[@gidgetgucci4578]

"Fergelicious" is such a Fun dance routine to watch ... and "In 💓 Love with a Monster" SO GOOD ...🤗

[@gidgetgucci4578]

😊

[@gidgetgucci4578]

Raven was one of the main center dancer's in the original "Fergelicious" 🤔

[@gidgetgucci4578]

😊

[@gidgetgucci4578]

Gracyn's solo "Business of Lo💓e" was really Good ... 😊

[@gidgetgucci4578]

🙂

[@BiggestDanceMomfan]

aww i love molly long she slays the day!

[@gidgetgucci4578]

"Fergalicious" was So Good ...and "In Lo❤e with a Monster" was really Good ... 😊

[@gidgetgucci4578]

🙂

[@friederike20089]

I loved this episode!! Could you get Anya Inger on the podcast?

[@brianna44]

Loved this so much! You both inspire me in so many ways!

[@StopTalkingKenz]

Thank you so much!!

[@beatricerh]

you should get ell horan!!

[@cottoncandy3916]

Brynn Rumfallo doing "milkshake" in the studio ... 😊

[@cottoncandy3916]

It seemed like Brynn's face always got so red during competition practice ... 🙂

[@cottoncandy3916]

😊

[@y4elram]

SO fun! i loved it!

[@StopTalkingKenz]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@letiahamid8591]

I have been waiting for this from the first podcast! Glad it’s over an hour as well🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@StopTalkingKenz]

thank you so much! we actually could have talked for another hour, easily!

[@miagursoy3715]

please have danny on the podcast!! absolutely loved this btw! ❤️

[@StopTalkingKenz]

i will work on it!!

[@saratemp790]

I think she was one of the first choreographers to not have the kids always dance in unison. Also one of the first to get more adult moves from the kids.

[@ClaraMe9801]

if you go to project on S8 then you have to audition again for S9? I thought they always had a spot saved for previous students! Please have Reagan and dyllan! btw I can´t belive I watched the entire video, it was almost as long as a movie lol why did you ou leave P21 back then?

[@StopTalkingKenz]

You have to re-audition every year but I don't think there's every been one person that is already on the team, that hasn't made it the next year, so I think it's more for Molly to see how new dancers fit with the current dancers

[@ClaraMe9801]

@@StopTalkingKenz Oh that´s interestinggg and it does make more sense

[@saratemp790]

Are there any videos of her teaching class?

[@delaneyfinnegan1584]

love you guys haha ❤

[@StopTalkingKenz]

what would we ever do without you!!

[@zbbmatthews8633]

Love ❤️ Yes to a follow up

[@StopTalkingKenz]

ikr! xo

[@AbbysUltimateSource]

Cell Block rights!!! One of your best, Molly. ❤

[@StopTalkingKenz]

#facts

[@gidgetgucci4578]

I 💓 Love dance's were the Girls are wearing like Mardi Gra mask ... So COOL ... like "black Cat"... "Phantom" ... 🎭 ... 🙂

[@gidgetgucci4578]

😊

[@gidgetgucci4578]

🤔 I think Molly oughta do a dance routine to the song "Sushi" ... 👍🙂

[@gidgetgucci4578]

😋

[@dansingdaisy]

The story about Mexico killed me 😂😂😂

[@StopTalkingKenz]

ikr

[@gidgetgucci4578]

I really like Molly's choreography on "Fashionistas" ... So Cool ... I like the color of the outfits two ... more Sassy cut on the outfits maybe even Better ... 🤔 ... 🙂

[@gidgetgucci4578]

😊

[@emcraelk]

This is so cool to listen to!! Can you explain what musicality is?

[@Sophie-yf7rb]

Musicality in dance is how a dancer hears the music they are dancing to, and how they interpret it into the moves they make. Musicality in dance can be interpreted in different ways that are specific to the dancer

[@gidgetgucci4578]

Brynn Rumfallo ... doing "Milkshake" at the Studio ... 😊

[@gidgetgucci4578]

😊

[@glassheartslay]

I better see this raffle!!! I mean who wouldn’t want a p21 hoodie signed by Molly ?!!

[@StopTalkingKenz]

the raffle IS happening!

[@jasminelin2965]

get crystal huang please!!

[@StopTalkingKenz]

we actually had her scheduled already and then had a conflict - in the process of rescheduling :)

[@gidgetgucci4578]

🤔 Idea ... How about a dance routine to the theme song "Personal Heysouse" ... 🤗

[@gidgetgucci4578]

😊

[@gidgetgucci4578]

Personal Heysuese 🤔 I love this dance performance were the girls are all reaching there arms out like the arms of the entity "Vishnu" looked really Cool...😊

[@shilohsearle5636]

Where can I watch the Christmas movie😁

[@StopTalkingKenz]

@project21 instagram

[@mic47013]

❤❤❤❤

[@mic47013]

Also do interview with autumn miller

[@StopTalkingKenz]

working on it!

[@gidgetgucci4578]

Molly Twerks ... Seriously ... I 💓Love Her choreography ...SO GOOD ... !!! 🙂

[@gidgetgucci4578]

😊

[@livetodance1995]

Wait she was 16 during my boyfriends back? Isnt molly 31? That doesnt make sense, because if thats the case, Autumn wouldve been 6 and i thought she was 8?

[@Spookyreading]

Molly was 16, Autumn and Melia were 7 and Sarah was 8.

[@gravyjones5608]

I'm curious why so many p21 dancers seem to have gone? Like Cali, kendyl, diana and Isabella, madison, dyllan, ..some might have graduated,im not really familiar with how that works, but so many seem to have left in the past few years

[@dancingdani25]

True. And I've noticed a lot of them going to MDC...

[@StopTalkingKenz]

most dancers do not stay at the same studio for the entirety of their life....if every studio was followed as CLOSELY as project 21, people would realize this is very common :)

[@StopTalkingKenz]

I wouldn't say A LOT of them.....a very select few, tbh

[@bailey3570]

autumn miller

[@StopTalkingKenz]

working on it

[@cottoncandy3916]

Molly talking about no parents in the studio ... drop off , and pick up later ... During Covid ... Almost all studio's adopted that policy.

[@cottoncandy3916]

I know of some studio's haveing a mirror widow room , room ... Were the students can't see who's watching them through the window ... and not get distracted from class time . 🙂

[@cottoncandy3916]

🙈 ... 😄

[@cottoncandy3916]

🎭

[@cottoncandy3916]

Some stage performances ... if there not on the front row a lot of times ya don't know who all's watching ya ... With the Brite lights in your face . 😊

[@cottoncandy3916]

OSHA's got a mirror view window room.

[@mic47013]

Get emma mather on here

[@StopTalkingKenz]

kk

[@kara3684]

OMG PLEASE WE NEED TO SEE EMMA

[@AbbysUltimateSource]

would love to hear from sammi chung and cece tbh lol

[@StopTalkingKenz]

working on it :)

[@gidgetgucci4578]

National's coming up Quick ... ⏲️ ... ⏳ ... ⏱️ ... 😮

[@gidgetgucci4578]

😊