How the Jump Rope Got its Rhythm

by Beckypublished on 8th September 2022

Small Thing Big Idea, a TED series. “Down down, baby, down down the roller coaster…” Hip-hop owes a lot to the queens of double dutch. Ethnomusicologist Kyra Gaunt takes us on a tour of the fascinating history of the jump rope.

Up Next

GinaChavez_TED
Musician Gina Chavez delivers a compelling set for TED featuring "The Woman in the Arena" and "La Que Manda," a rallying cry and celebration of womanhood.
thariode documentary
Watch the trailer for Thariode, which tells the story of gold mining in Thariode, one of the most ancient cities of the Malabar region, British India. The film also charts the history of gold mining in other areas of Malabar during the 19th century.
Featured
coconut_candy_crew
Join Maria and friends to go on an unforgettable adventure to help out Pirate Phoenix find his stolen treasure. Filled with laughs, songs, and poems! An animated cartoon filled with lots of great learning tools and fun! Great fun for kids.
the_kingmaker_of_the_mughal_empire
Watch the trailer for this historical docudrama, which chronicles the life of a kingmaker who influenced, controlled and changed the reign of 7 Mughal Emperors in medieval India.
To Remember Me By Trailer
Watch the trailer for this award winning Indian film now showing on Millennium Extra. Caught in a maze of unspoken memories, young Anand Sehgal sets on a journey to salvage the truth, jammed inside an 8mm camera.
Featured
romeo_and_juliet
Watch the trailer for Romeo and Juliet, now showing on Millennium Extra. An animation of the classic family story, Romeo and Juliet.