I had long forgotten a gymnastics film from the mid-1980s called Flying or Dream to Believe.
It’s still showing on late night TV. Why? It was Keanu Reeves’ first film.
Yes, it’s cheesy. A bad takeoff of Flashdance. Robin (Olivia D’Abo) is about as unlikely a highschool gymnast as can be imagined.
But many young women from that era liked the movie.
I tried to find the names of the gymnast stunt doubles (who were very good) but had no luck.
If anyone remembers the names of the athletes who performed in that film, leave a comment at the bottom of this post. (One was Leanne GALLANT.) It was filmed in Toronto, the big Regional competition shot in Niagara Falls.
UPDATE: Other gymnasts included Jessica TUDOS, Alexandra BOROWIK, Sasha VANOCHKO. Thanks George.
Carrie Shearstone confirms that she was stunt double for Olivia D’Abo. And that Suzanne Devalk (sp?) and Sandra McNeil worked that movie, as well.
Chantel Kowdrysh (Preston):
Yep I was also one of the gymnasts in that movie:) so was Liz Halmagyi (now Spencer) and Risa Litwin.
movie review – Flying – Canuxploitation
Dream to Believe (aka Flying) – Amazon
Gymnastics Coaching.com 