Double Dutch Holiday Classic Inspires, Drives Competitors

Children as young as five were competing in the 23rd Double Dutch Holiday Classic tournament at the world-renowned Apollo Theater in Harlem, but the sport is far from the simple jump-roping games played on the streets.
Double Dutch Holiday Classic Inspires, Drives Competitors
Team Altavista from Japan, performs in the 23rd Double Dutch Holiday Classic tournament at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York City on Dec. 7, 2014. Benjamin Chasteen/Epoch Times
Catherine Yang
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The Harlem Village Vipers perform in the 23rd Double Dutch Holiday Classic tournament at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York City on Dec. 7, 2014. (Benjamin Chasteen/Epoch Times)
The Harlem Village Vipers perform in the 23rd Double Dutch Holiday Classic tournament at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York City on Dec. 7, 2014. Benjamin Chasteen/Epoch Times
Catherine Yang
Catherine Yang
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Catherine Yang has been with The Epoch Times in New York since 2008. She also launched and previously served as chief editor of American Essence magazine and Epoch Health.
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