Philly Girls Jump, which began with two friends revisiting a childhood pastime, brought thousands of people together in Philadelphia for a jump-roping sendoff to summer, write Wakisha Bailey and Scott Hezlep for CBS News Philadelphia.
Tanisha Rinehardt said the group started with a high school friend. Both started thinking of ways to get their body moving, and then decided to start doing Double Dutch like they used to.
Their Facebook post that was originally intended just to invite a few friends, ended up drawing more than 2,000 people to a citywide gathering.
Since then, Philly Girls Jump has become a community staple, which has brought together music, fitness, and connection.
Rasheedah McLean, one of the founders, finds joy in the simplicity.
“All you’re trying to do is jump a rope,” she said. “Keep the rhythm and not stop.”
For her, the legacy is most important.
“I want it to outlive me,” she said, “until you can’t jump anymore.”
Philly Girls Jump held its summer season finale on September 20 at Vare Playground, celebrating the end of summer with music, local vendors, and a Double Dutch contest that includes a cash prize.
Read more about how Philly Girls Jump came to be at CBS News Philadelphia.
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