Project 21 is an elite training program located in Orange County, California. Geared for dancers age 7 to 18, Project 21 students, families, and staff share the commitment of achieving excellence through hard work, perseverance, dedication, and team work. As a member of Project 21, dancers will be exposed to a variety of choreographers and dance experiences that will shape and strengthen their body and minds, leading them to a successful dance career in commercial or college dance.
Meet Owner & Founder: Molly Long
Molly Long founded Project 21 in 2015. Spending her childhood years in a dance studio, Molly knows the importance of having a safe space to nurture and grow a young dancer’s love & curiosity of dance. She takes great pride in helping her dancers set high standards for themselves, and helping them exceed far beyond those expectations.
In addition to owning Project 21, Molly is also the competition director and jazz choreographer. Through weekly privates and weekend rehearsals, Molly makes sure her soloists and group pieces look and feel prepared for upcoming performances. Through weekly technique and combo class, Molly makes sure her dancers’ technique is consistently improving and that their ability to pick up choreography stays sharp.
Although Project 21 is only 5 years old, Molly has had many students walk through her doors, all of whom have made an impact on her life & Project 21. Molly is looking forward to many more years of Project 21, helping her current students improve and evolve while welcoming new or prospective students with open arms.