Tameka Baptiste recalls Double Dutch jump roping as a small girl growing up in a Black community in Brooklyn. For her, it was “something that brought joy.” Wanting to recreate that experience now that ...

FREEPORT, New York (WABC) -- Long Island's Dutchess of Ropes is on a mission to bring the lost art of Double Dutch back into the lives for women of all ages. The group is a judgment-free zone that is ...

As a young girl, Dana Johnson-Amparo, 51, said she loved jumping Double Dutch. So when the Hempstead resident joined the Dutchess of Ropes Double Dutch group in September, she said it allowed her to ...

Ms. K's Swagga Jumpers helping Saratoga County kids Double Dutch It’s a busy afternoon at Gavin Park, where kids from all over Saratoga County have been learning how to Double Dutch for two days. It’s ...

A global jump rope group for older women isn't letting COVID-19 ruin their fitness, fun and fellowship. The 40+ Double Dutch Club is committing to exercise safely during these challenging times.

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- A childhood pastime of jumping rope has turned into a present-day passion for women across the country. "I was scrolling on Facebook one day, you know, just ...

WASHINGTON - Renata Schmitt, clad in leggings and sneakers, long hair pulled back from her face, squinted at the two ropes that arced toward and away from each other in an eggbeater pattern, blurring ...

It was popular for kids, but now Double Dutch is making a comeback. There’s now a “Double Dutch” jump rope club for women over 40. Pam Robinson started it back in 2016 when she was going through a ...

If you can Double Dutch jump, you have my respect. Growing up, I was always a turner, because despite my best efforts, I could never seem to jump in at the right time. I would get slapped in the head, ...

A launch party was held in Bedford-Stuyvesant for a new app that aims to bring double dutch back into the streets. The Double Dutch Jump was launched Saturday for Apple devices. Many in the Bed-Stuy ...

Kids in Saratoga County can practice their jump rope skills with a three-day clinic that culminates in a competition Thursday. Saratoga County Department of Aging and Youth Services Program ...