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Just nope. Both videos underscore why this was popularized by kids. What they are doing is stylized and slow. That championship video looked like there were two ropes used as props in a gymnastics and dance routine. What jumping they did was basic and mostly individual within the ropes.
THIS is double dutch:
More on how it has been changed:
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That was too funny!
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Ah-mazing. 
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What do they call this in the Netherlands?
Basic? Individual? Nope, and nope. What video were you watching?
In any case, the only requirement to call it Double Dutch is that you use two ropes (or a single rope looped around) and swing them alternately. That’s it!
I concur with @PsiPhiGrrrl;
That was basic A/F compared to Double Dutch as it’s done in the community that invented it.
Dizzy-eal Wizzy It (De Double D-Dutch… )
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Agreed, basic AF. But double Dutch nonetheless, albeit a watered-down, dance-inspired version of it. Now, if you want to argue that it’s not original, authentic double Dutch, then I’ll also agree with you.
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Just came to hype the Dust-to-Digital Instagram account featured in this post. Lots of great sonic experiences to be had, from folk musicians around the world to homemade instruments and Ghanaian postal workers cancelling stamps. I’m a big fan.
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