Double Dutch is Back, Jump In! | The Daily 360 | The New York Times

After a three decade hiatus, the Double Dutch Summer Classic tournament returned to Lincoln Center to celebrate the history, diversity and evolution of the game.

By: Nicole Fineman, Lauren Harris, Joshua Thomas, Neeti Upadhye
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Double Dutch has been a competitive sport since the 1970s, its popularity in cities intertwined with the birth of hip-hop. While just about anyone can do it, the best practitioners use athleticism, finesse and musicality to transform it from a game into a choreographic feat. Yes, double dutch is very much an art form. And who knew? It even has roots at Lincoln Center.

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