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A Legendary performance on a legendary stage:  success takes the work of a village

12/11/2014

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Anna R. 
On December 7, the Bouncing Bulldogs Jump Rope Team competed in the 23rd Annual Double Dutch Holiday Classic held at Harlem’s world-famous Apollo Theater. The team dominated all age divisions, earning a total of 48 awards: 14 gold, 24 silver, and 10 bronze. Competitors from France, Japan, and seven states within the U.S. participated in two Double Dutch Speed events followed by Fusion, a form of Double Dutch combining jump rope, dance, and acrobatics in a routine choreographed to music.

“I am so proud of my teammates. We worked hard, pushed each other and were honored to represent the team at the historic Apollo Theater. We are grateful for the support from our coach, families, teammates, and the entire community who all helped us succeed,” commented Ilana Fried, this year’s senior captain for the Bulldogs.

In the 8th grade and over division, the Bulldogs took home the top three titles in the Classic Double Dutch Singles Speed and Compulsory event as well as the Pairs Speed and Compulsory event. Judges for these events count the number of times a competitor’s left foot touches the floor as two other teammates turn the ropes in the time allotted.


A clean sweep in both speed events has never before been achieved by a team on the Apollo’s legendary stage, creating an exceptional experience for the Bouncing Bulldogs program.

Our program has a central focus of teamwork and humility, where Bulldogs are encouraged to recognize that goals are achieved through the collective effort of a team. Therefore, we are very appreciative of such amazing encouragement and support throughout the competition process from all team members and others connected to the Bouncing Bulldogs program. 

Preparing for the Apollo creates such an exciting atmosphere during the fall season, and performing on stage is an experience that will never be forgotten. We hope to carry this momentum into 2015 as we continue community outreach programs, and begin to train for upcoming World Jump Rope competitions in Orlando, Florida and Paris, France!

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the 25th annual workshop

10/19/2014

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kenzie r. 

Our 25th Annual Workshop is just two short weeks away. The team has been busy preparing, and we are all excited for the day to finally arrive. The workshop is personally my favorite event during the year. It is a time for both the jumpers and staff members to be creative and work together to learn new skills. For our 25th Anniversary, we are making this year special by bringing in some of the best jump ropers from around the world to be on staff. These staff members will be at East Chapel Hill High School on Saturday morning ready to teach jumpers of all ages and levels. Then in the evening, the staff will be performing at the Carolina Theater in downtown Durham. This is the first time that this International Spectacular will be performed in this amazing venue. This is an event not to be missed! The friendships and experiences made are going to be one of a kind!



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the apollo experience 

10/8/2014

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Whitney W. 

The Bouncing Bulldogs have recently started training for a competition at the world famous Apollo Theater.  It has become a tradition to compete at the Double Dutch Holiday Classic every year in Harlem, New York, adding on to an exciting fall season.

The Double Dutch Holiday Classic competition will consist of speed, compulsory, and fusion.  Starting in September, the hardest working Bulldog jumpers are grouped based on skill level, attitude, dedication, and grade.  Speed is an integral part of the training process.  It is very important for each group to pick the two best turners and the two fastest speed jumpers in order to be successful in the 2 minute and Double Dutch pairs speed events (one person jumps speed for 55 seconds, and the other person jumps for the remaining time).  The Compulsory event, unique to the Double Dutch Holiday Classic, is a single and pairs event that combines speed, synchronicity, and technique. However, the highlight of the Classic is its Fusion event.

Also originating in Harlem, David Walker created Fusion: Double Dutch with a WOW factor! Fusion combines Hip Hop dance and jumping skills designed to bring the audience to their feet. It is the highlight of the whole Apollo experience because it allows the Bulldogs compete with, as well as learn from, other jumpers from around the world.

Our Bulldog Fusion groups are in full creativity mode.  They choreograph their own unique routines to upbeat music that appeals to the Apollo audience. We are also developing the fusion skills of our younger jumpers by letting them practice jumping to the beat of music, and doing fun drills that involve dancing and rhythm. Jumping at the Apollo is an experience of a lifetime, and we are excited to prepare all of our jumpers for an enjoyable and successful experience on one of the most widely recognized stages in the world!

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