Historical September 1983 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
“Double Dutch is Double Fun” was the playground lesson brought to the summer program of the Breitmayer Ministry and the Hamilton Community School by Yolanda Nolan-Flemons of the Girl Scout Council ( turning rope at right).
The demonstration, pictured on the playground of Hamilton School, 450 Des Peres Avenue, stressed the adaptation of familiar dancing and gymnastic routines to the timehonored cadence of “double dutch” rope skipping.
More than 60 youngsters age 5-12 participated in the 6-week program directed by Faith Smith, Breitmayer minister, and Michell Lowery, Hamilton School Coordinator.
In addition, 20 youths were employed to help with the varied activities which included tennis at Forest Park; recreation and skills at Hamilton School; and lessons, crafts, games, tournaments, nutrition and cooking at Grace United Methodist Church, 6199 Waterman, home of the Breitmayer Ministry. Founded in 1974 as a memorial to Douglas Breitmayer, organist at Grace Church who was devoted to the community, the Breitmayer Ministry continues to serve all age groups in the vicinity of the church.
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“Double Dutch is Double Fun” was the playground lesson brought to the summer program of the Breitmayer Ministry and the Hamilton Community School by Yolanda Nolan-Flemons of the Girl Scout Council ( turning rope at right). The demonstration, pictured on the playground of Hamilton School, 450 Des Peres Avenue, stressed the adaptation of familiar dancing and gymnastic routines to the timehonored cadence of “double dutch” rope skipping. The Paper, September 1983, page 4. Photographer not credited.
Originally published in The Paper, September 1983.
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