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Show B4 LIFE SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 UVU's first hip-hop dance company UVU's hip-hop dance company plans to bring multiple talents together into one group By Melissa Henrie Assistant Photo Editor melissa.henrie19@gmail.com Walking down the hall in the PE building, you pass that dance room that everyone has at least paused to stare at—if not for just a few extra seconds—to see who might be practicing in there, from ballerinas to ballroom dancers. Whether you are a dancer or not, we all love to see dancers right? If you happen to be passing by that well-known strip in the PE building on a Tuesday or Thursday night between 8-10pm, you will see UVU's very own Hip Hop Dance Company practicing, and it would be worth a peek to see what kind of moves they've got going on. As I was taking a peek myself of some of the firstcorners to practice, I saw what a lively bunch they all were with moves that were causing that inner dancer in me (which everyone has whether they want to admit it or not) to want to join in on all the fun with no hold backs! That is kind of what the vibe for Hip Hop dancing is. It's a welcome to anybody who wants to break a move. We've got UVU's first hip-hop dance company, and its Utah's first ever in the college level. Ashley Kimsey, director of the hip-hop dance company, said that if it wasn't for Kyle Reyes, an assistant to President Holland, there wouldn't be a new dance company. The dance company has a theme; a title which some members of the group came up with MELISSA HENRIE/ UVU REVIEW Guiterrez and UVU's first hip-hop dance company plans to bring it, again and again. this year. They called themselves "Mosaic." Standing for "Mos(t) Artistic Inspired Creators." Dancer, P.J. Guiterrez stated that "Our mission is to unify individual and unique "tiles" into collaborated "artwork" that is unceasingly ambitious to be the most artistic inspired creators." ...Meaning that each of us is our own "tile" and all of us have our own unique style/individual prowess. But as a whole, we aim to work together to create a unified group that is always eager and hungry to learn, never stopping until we become the most artistic inspired creators or the Mosaic." This year there were 70 guys and girls who auditioned for the company and 29 who made it, so there is a little competition. How- ever, you don't have to be a dance major to get in. In fact, only 5 people in the company right now are actually dance majors. So if you really love hip hop dancing, but aren't seeking a dance major, this is a place you want to find yourself. You can even start out by joining the Hip-Hop club, and taking a class on Wednesday nights at 8pm in PE 152. That way when try-outs come around next year you will be ready. Be excited for the end of year showcase which will be held March 27 & 28, 2014, which will display a lot of the members own choreography and unique style. This last year's showcase was the first ever choreographers showcase in Utah hosting different crews, companies, spo- ken word artists, and beat boxers with over 600 in attendance. The next showcase is expected to be even bigger and better. You won't want to miss it — entertainment from all over! You can follow them on Facebook as "Mosaic Hip Hop Company" for videos and upcoming performances, as well as on YouTube as "The Mosaic." Breakfast coming to the new Taco Bell One burrito's journey to college fame Natalie Sullivan Assistant Life Editor @nhillsullivan Less than three weeks after the grand opening celebration of Taco Bell on September 6, the restaurant has made an estimated $2,500 per day in sales. "I hope [sales] will increase as we add breakfast to our menu in one week and as we get faster at our line service," said Val Brown, director of dining services. As of now, Taco Bell is still waiting for breakfast menus to come in before they begin opening at 8:00 a.m. "We had some computer issues in the beginning. We just LAURA FOX/ UVU REVIEW 66 [Longer hours] bring more students up later in the evening, and it makes more of a whole atmosphere of a student center as opposed to closing at five o'clock. VAL BROWN Director of Dining Services PP wanted to make sure we had down the basics before we move to something else," said Mike McNamara, Taco Bell manager, who had previously worked as a Wendy's manager for 13 years. According to Brown, what longer hours hope to bring to campus is also more of a community around UVU's dining areas. "[Longer hours] bring more students up later in the evening, and it makes more of a whole atmosphere of a student center as opposed to closing at five o'clock," Brown said. According to Brown, the deci- sion to choose what new restaurant franchise to add over any other was no accident. "We polled the students. We were trying to figure out what food students would want the most:" Brown said. Back in 2009, a survey developed by institutional research proved Subway was most desired restaurant to bring to campus, with Taco Bell in second place. These results led dining services to add Subway to its present location in the Sorensen Center dining area. Two years later, 11% of approximately 19,000 surveyed full time students responded to a similar survey, putting Taco Bell in first place. "When we saw that there was available space, we went to the corporate people at Yum Brands, which owns Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and KFC." Following a six-month process of getting State Senators and Yum brands to come to an agreement, dining services was able to purchase a part of the franchise and start construction. The whole construction process from groundbreaking to opening day took a total of 60 days. "Almost like a kit, Taco bell gives a whole list of equipment they require," Brown said. Given the size of the facility's center prep area building, the Taco Bell took a bit of creativity. "We had to build the building around part of the equipment," Brown said. Luckily, Taco Bell's walls are licensed to stay and aren't predicted to come down any time soon. The $10,500 franchise purchase under UVU dining services is licensed for the next 10 years. |