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Show THE SENTINEL Thursday, July 28, 1983 Page 4 4 Colleen Mulvihill links up gymnastics with dance by Robert Mickelson Sentinel Staff Time was when gymnastics was laregly a trick oriented sport with routines consisting mainly of a series of individual moves. But, gymnastics has become more "popular and hence more competitive. In such instances change is inevitable. Gymnastics has seen improved better training equipment, even some and techniques, changes in style. One of the major changes has been the introduction of dance movements into gymnastics routines, especially on the balance beam and in floor exercise. It's a change Colleen Mulvihill feels is definitely for the better. The reason Colleen is so excited about this trend is that it now bridges the gap between the two loves of her life: gymnastics and dance. She spent a week at ) ,0V 4 "Big Department's Wheel contest," usually one of the most popular events of the summer, will be held on Wednesday, Aug 3 at Eastmont Middle School parking lot, 10100 S. 1300 E. in Sandy. Thursday, Aug. 4 at East High School Parking lot, 1350 E. 800 S. The contest is open to all children 7 years old or younger. There will be races in the figure "8," and on the straightway, children will race in age brackets and trophies will be awarded each day for boy's and girl's in first, second, and third places in the two events. Children are asked to provide their own "Big Wheels" or something similar. Registration each morning, will be from with the races beginning at 10 a.m. All activities will be under the direction of the Gypsy Staff, a group of summer employes that in games, folk specialize 0 and dancing story tellingdrama. There is plenty of parking at all locations, and if there are any further questions please call us at 535-565- 6. SOAR session for new students slated at USU New freshmen and transfer students planning to attend Utah State University this fall are invited to SOAR, Summer Orientation and Registration, Aug. 1-- 6. "SOAR makes beginning studies at USU more relaxed and enjoyable. A student gets much of the planning and paperwork completed so heshe can arrive fall quarter prepared and ready to attend classes," said of USU's Larsen Melvin Academic Service Center. New students who have completed the admission procedures should have received a reserva-,tio- n form for SOAR. Students wanting to attend USU this fall not completed who have admission should contact the Center Academic Service admissions and immediately materials and an invitation to SOAR will be mailed to them. Direct questions and requests for reservations to the center, Main 102, UMC 18, USU, Logan, Utah, 84322, or call SOAR is a half day orientation in which students learn about the activities and programs, services at USU, consult with advisors from their area of preregister for fall classes, and pay a deposit on fees or full fees. Students finalize on campus housing arrangements or use off campus housing lists to find a place to live. USU's Testing Office will be giving CLEP and English Placement Exams during SOAR. The reservation form includes a box to check if SOAR participants plan to get the testing out of the way. Parents are part of SOAR, also. Special sessions will discuss university and extracurricular costs, financial aid programs, campus life and introduce parents to university administrators. "It's very nice to walk on campus this fall ready to go to class rather than face the crowds and confusion of fall said quarter registration," Larsen. "We hope SOAR makes the transition to USU as smooth and pleasant as possible." "I guess you could say I have a she combination," explained. "I'm both a gymnast who knows a lot about dance and a dancer who knows a little unqiue about gymnastics." Colleen is the daughter of Dick academic interest and leads who Mulvihill, the National Academy of Gymnastics in Eugene, Oregon. Mr Mulvihill is recognized as one of the top women's gymnastics coaches in the United States, so it seemed almost natural that his daughter would take up the sport. Though she qualified for the 1964 U.S. Olympic team and competed in Mexico City with the 1968 team, Colleen retired from the sport at the age of 16. Her journey into the dance world began at the University of from Illinois, which of modern inovativeness dance. Modern dance, reported: Colleen, is almost totally an American creation, the basic idea being a solo performer who has choreographed his or her own work. Its popularity in this country was further enhanced by some major motion pictures built around dance. Meanwhile, are in Europe audiences it. for starving The other reason for the rise in the popularity of dance, Colleen feels, is a new consciousness about the body and physical fitness. "Millions of people all over the country are enrolled in aerobic dance classes these days," she said. Colleen added that she had been kind of a shy person as a gymnast, but what drew her into dancing was the fact it forced her out into the spotlight. She has danced with three of the nation's top companies, including the Mary Jenkins Dance Co. in San Francisco from 1975 to 1979, the David Gordon Co. in New York City and the Judy from 1979-8Podow Co., also in New York from 1981 to 1983. She puts in, at least, four hours of classes and rehearsal time each day plus individual work. In all, she spends six to eight hours a day dancing. "Dancing," she said simply, "is my life." ography." Because compulsory routines to require each gymnast moves the exact same perform to the exact same music, all of the routines Colleen worked with are optionals. While this allows the performer a lot of creative she court. A rotation system will allow every female player to compete with every male player. Each match consists of eight games using no-a- d scoring. An umpire is assigned to each court to keep score and to explain the rules and the point system. Top scoring teams will compete in finals matches at the Park City Racquet Club where a barbecue dinner and dance will also be held as well as an exhibition match featuring Paul James, Bill sports anchor for KSL-Tof the Deseret Smart, publisher News, and the two top female players for the University of Utah and BYU, Maria Ryder and Lesley Fox respectively. For registration information, call Kathy Rothfels, a committee member for the tournament noted, "K is not necessary to have a partner to enter. Many people sign up individually and we take great care to match people with a partner who will be compatible." An entry fee of $35 per person tournament includes the registration fee, refreshments, and a barbecue dinner and dance at the Park City Racquet Club. For those who wish to attend only the dinner and dance, the donation is $25 per person. Both fees are tax deductible. UTAH ACADEMY OF GYMNASTICS 581-532- 9. 625 candidacy. Neville said if elected he will be an effective communicator between the citizens and city of West Jordan. He also said he would work to ensure a balance the economic, in meeting recreational and cultural needs of the residents. Neville said that he has attended many city Ml MSntsft WllSJS) -ot yH sf Mas' tar k (Ml hM "Old Softie" rrV Item, ILSrKS mvVli- - a Foundation. 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Neville, who has a bachelor of science degree in accounting, recently served on the West Jordan City Council Citizen's Committee for funding the new sewage treatment plant. 1S 571-882- KINDER-GY- 30 Minute council meetings where only two or three residents were in attendance. Neville believes his election to the council will Dormer Set MI East 9800 S., Sandy Spocial seek W.J. council seat cited his management, financial and communications skills as major qualifications for his 1, . Bryan W. Neville will has Neville W. Bryan announced his candidacy for the 'West Jordan City Council. Neville, 37, said he was encouraged by several business and community leaders to seek a position on the city council. He the and gymnastics tennis tourney is open to everyone -- many times have you "That should be in the thought paper." It can be. Phone schedule, she only manages to get out twice a year to visit dance and gymnastics schools. That's one of the reasons the Utah Academy felt so fortunate to have her in town for a week. "Right now I'm working with about 15 girls, helping them put together custom made floor and beam routines," she explained, "but, I'll also be passing along information some technical about dance and gymnastics choreon concentrating KUED 'Big Wheel Contest' set locally on Aug. 3 annual graduated in 1974. Since then she has been training and performing with major dance groups all over the country. Colleen stated that with her busy performing and training the Utah Academy of Gymnastics recently, sharing that with some of its students. KUED Channel 7 is courting all tennis players and fans for the third Big Bird Tennis Tournament taking place Saturday, July 30, at 12 noon on private tennis courts throughout the Salt Lake Valley and Park City. Tennis players of all abilities invited to sign up for the are Professional dancer and former Olympic gymnast Colleen which is sponsored by the event Mulvihill guides Utah Academy of Gymnastics student of KUED to help raise Friends through a balance beam routine. Ms Mulvihill, who currently for the station's program money resides in New York City, spent a week at the facility helping fund. Players will designate students introduce dance movements into optional beam and their ability level, A, B or C floor exercise routines. when they register and will then be paired accordingly for mixed doubles matches. The playoffs, which will take place on tennis courts at some of the area's loveliest private homes, are set up so that eight players are assigned to each Salt Lake County Recreation involvement, there are still some guidelines they must work within. 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