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Adult Double Dutch

From: Andrew Hiller
Series: Andrew Hiller's News Features
Length: 05:55

A fun look at one group's attempt to get back in shape, reconnect with their childhood, and have fun... while battling stereotypes through double dutch jump rope. Read the full description.

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Playing: Adult Double Dutch
From: Andrew Hiller

Default-piece-image-2 Joy Jones was having a hard time getting motivated to work out. So decided she decided to get rid of the 'work' part of the equation and start playing again. She picked up a jump rope and between the stumbling and bumbling, she began to rediscover her rhythm. And she's attracted a following. Every Friday, people gather at the Turkey Thicket Recreation Center on Michigan Avenue in the District for some good old fashioned double dutch. And we're not talking ice cream. Andrew Hiller reports.

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Piece Description

Joy Jones was having a hard time getting motivated to work out. So decided she decided to get rid of the 'work' part of the equation and start playing again. She picked up a jump rope and between the stumbling and bumbling, she began to rediscover her rhythm. And she's attracted a following. Every Friday, people gather at the Turkey Thicket Recreation Center on Michigan Avenue in the District for some good old fashioned double dutch. And we're not talking ice cream. Andrew Hiller reports.

Broadcast History

Metro Connection, WAMU 88.5 FM

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Joy Jones was having a hard time getting motivated to work out. So decided she decided to get rid of the 'work' part of the equation and start playing again. She picked up a jump rope and between the stumbling and bumbling, she began to rediscover her rhythm. And she's attracted a following. Every Friday, people gather at the Turkey Thicket Recreation Center on Michigan Avenue in the District for some good old fashioned double dutch. And we're not talking ice cream. Andrew Hiller reports.

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