Kids' Stuff
odd: label: Introduction
content: Nowhere is the essence of childhood revealed more clearly than in play. A vivacious and expressive play culture was still being created and shared by children within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area in 1993, despite TV, Nintendo, other toys and entertainment manufactured by adults, and in the face of ever more difficult realities of growing up in the city. The 1993 Festival highlighted some of those traditions of children's play and performance. The Festival presented forms inviting participation by the whole group such as clapping games, ring plays, call-and-response singing, and double dutch. Also presented were genres that were consciously created for an audience, such as rhythmic bucket brigades. The 1993 Kids' Stuff program encouraged participation and dialogue as well as demonstration and observation. Festival audiences, young and old, were invited to join in this celebration of children's play and performance.

Diana Baird N'Diaye served as Curator, and Marjorie Hunt as Program Coordinator. Program Advisors included Betty Belanus, Paddy Bowman, Camila Bryce-Laporte, Peg Koetsch, Phyllis May-Machunda, Kate Rinzler, Dorothy Walker, and Steve Zeitlin.
label: Fieldworkers
content: Freedom Hill Elementary School students
label: Presenters
content: Paddy Bowman, Camila Bryce-Laporte, Marjorie Hunt
label: Participants
content: Playground Traditions

Bailey's Elementary School, Falls Church, Virginia  -- Bailey's Elementary School, Falls Church, VirginiaCarmen Boatwright-Bacon, presenter, facilitator, Falls Church, VirginiaLinh Au, Falls Church, VirginiaHerber Hernandez, Falls Church, VirginiaJacqueline Machado, Falls Church, VirginiaLinda Mak, Falls Church, VirginiaCarol Ovando, Falls Church, VirginiaSrey Saing, Falls Church, VirginiaLuis Valencia, Falls Church, VirginiaOther Bailey's Students, Falls Church, Virginia

Brightwood Elementary School, Washington, D.C.  -- Brightwood Elementary School, Washington, D.C.Jean Alexander, presenter, facilitator, Washington, D.C.Brooke Andrews-Bondgiee, Washington, D.C.Li Nida Blake, Washington, D.C.Melissa Carrera, Washington, D.C.Mykia Carroll, 1983-, Washington, D.C.Michelle Davis, 1984-, Washington, D.C.Carmen Douglas, Washington, D.C.Gloria Douglas, 1983-, Washington, D.C.Leslie Eustaquio, Washington, D.C.Victoria Fashoto, Washington, D.C.Dottye Gay, 1984-, Washington, D.C.Stephania Gomez, Washington, D.C.Carole Green, Washington, D.C.Porgha Harrell, Washington, D.C.Cristine Holt, Washington, D.C.Yolanda Hughes, Washington, D.C.Georgette Jones, Washington, D.C.Grace Kelly, 1984-, Washington, D.C.Candice Kenner, Washington, D.C.Kathryn Koo, 1984-, Washington, D.C.Crystal Little, 1983-, Washington, D.C.Alicia Middleton, Washington, D.C.Tamisha Miller, 1984-, Washington, D.C.Olslani Oyezbola, Washington, D.C.Olushola Pyne, 1984-, Washington, D.C.Kimberlee Roate, Washington, D.C.Kelia Speight, Washington, D.C.Wendy Thomas, Washington, D.C.Daphne Michelle Vassor, 1984-, Washington, D.C.Marie Williams, 1983-, Washington, D.C.Cherell Wilson, Washington, D.C.

Raymond Elementary School, Washington, D.C.  -- Raymond Elementary School, Washington, D.C.Dorothy Walker, presenter, facilitator, Washington, D.C.Itivis Alexander, Washington, D.C.LaTasha Anderson, Washington, D.C.Tikia Anderson, Washington, D.C.Dominique Brown, Washington, D.C.Aisha Clark, Washington, D.C.Malika Fateen, Washington, D.C.Shawnte Johnson, Washington, D.C.Antoinette Titter, Washington, D.C.Stephanie Williams, Washington, D.C.Tatiana Wright, Washington, D.C.

Chinese Yo-Yo and Shuttlecock

Washington School of Chinese Language and Culture, Rockville, Maryland

Lily Liu Chow, principal, Rockville, Maryland

Chinese Yo-yo  -- Chinese Yo-yoBor-Shan Zhu, teacher, facilitator, Rockville, MarylandHong Yong Chow, teacher, Rockville, MarylandTom Chi, Rockville, MarylandCathy Kai-shin Chow, 1976, Rockville, MarylandJames Kung, 1976-, Rockville, MarylandElain Szu, Rockville, MarylandMike Wang, Rockville, MarylandAnita Wu, Rockville, MarylandLeonard Wu, 1980-, Rockville, MarylandJacob Yeh, Rockville, Maryland

Chinese Shuttlecock  -- Chinese ShuttlecockIvy Chen, teacher, Rockville, MarylandWilson Lin, Rockville, MarylandPeter Schwartz, Rockville, MarylandAlbert Tsou, 1982-, Rockville, Maryland

Bucket Brigade

Barnett Williams, 1944-2006, percussionist, presenter

Draper African Drummers, Washington, D.C.  -- Draper African Drummers, Washington, D.C.James Barber, Washington, D.C.Reginald Bell, 1980-, Washington, D.C.James Dudley, 1980-, Washington, D.C.Javon Miles, Washington, D.C.Lorenzo Neil, Washington, D.C.

Neighborhood Cheers

Charles Barrett Recreation Center, Alexandria, Virginia  -- Charles Barrett Recreation Center, Alexandria, VirginiaMaurisette Daniels, cheerleading coordinator, Alexandria, VirginiaVanessa Williams, assistant coach, Alexandria, VirginiaLynique Nicole Scott, 1981-, captain, Alexandria, VirginiaLaToya Pittman, co-captain, Alexandria, VirginiaLarry Tolliver, mascot, Alexandria, VirginiaKelly Amolegbe, 1982-, Alexandria, VirginiaTamika Brooks, Alexandria, VirginiaChawmia Nicole Dowdy, 1981-, Alexandria, VirginiaBridget Dupree, Alexandria, VirginiaCassandra Fountain¬, 1978-, Alexandria, VirginiaTamar Green, 1983-, Alexandria, VirginiaQuiana Huff, 1980-, Alexandria, VirginiaLaToya Johnson, 1981-, Alexandria, VirginiaTamika Moore, 1979-, Alexandria, VirginiaTasha Washington, 1980-, Alexandria, VirginiaDalecia LaVelle Williams, 1982-, Alexandria, Virginia

Mt. Vernon Recreation Center Cheerleaders, Alexandria, Virginia  -- Mt. Vernon Recreation Center Cheerleaders, Alexandria, VirginiaMisty Copeland, coach, Alexandria, VirginiaNaila Alexander, coach, Alexandria, VirginiaShanta Baker, Alexandria, VirginiaNanah Bangura, Alexandria, VirginiaYonnie Ihedioha, Alexandria, VirginiaTahnia Martin, Alexandria, VirginiaDestiny Porter, Alexandria, VirginiaShereva Pretty, Alexandria, VirginiaLatresa Randolph, Alexandria, VirginiaCamille Reed, Alexandria, VirginiaMichelle Ross, Alexandria, VirginiaEvern Sharpe, Alexandria, VirginiaJamie Shipp, Alexandria, VirginiaJessica Southall, Alexandria, VirginiaNatalia Spinner, Alexandria, VirginiaKimberly Stewart, Alexandria, VirginiaMarcellena Thornton, Alexandria, Virginia

Nannie Lee Recreation Center Cheerleaders, Alexandria, Virginia  -- Nannie Lee Recreation Center Cheerleaders, Alexandria, VirginiaTonya Banks, coach, Alexandria, VirginiaChristina Copeland, Alexandria, VirginiaLaresa Dean, Alexandria, VirginiaRashanda Grimes, Alexandria, VirginiaDanielle Hawkins, Alexandria, VirginiaIyona Hawkins, Alexandria, VirginiaTina Johnson, Alexandria, VirginiaTysheea Johnson, 1984-, Alexandria, VirginiaCarlita Reed, Alexandria, VirginiaLaquita White, Alexandria, VirginiaRacha White, Alexandria, Virginia

Double Dutch Jump Rope

D.C. Metropolitan Police Boys and Girls Club, Greater Washington Area Double Dutch League  -- D.C. Metropolitan Police Boys and Girls Club, Greater Washington Area Double Dutch LeagueMontgomery Gardner, presenter, facilitatorOfficer Zenobia Mack, presenter, facilitator

Garrison Elementary School, Washington, D.C.  -- Garrison Elementary School, Washington, D.C.Rebecca Herndon, presenter, coach, Washington, D.C.Sheila Pickett, assistant coach, Washington, D.C.Team A (4th Grade):Larrissa Campbell, Washington, D.C.Cherri Starks, Washington, D.C.Angelina Watkins, Washington, D.C.Team B (5th Grade):Jennifer Cole, Washington, D.C.Octavia Freeman, Washington, D.C.Eboni McPherson, 1982-, Washington, D.C.LaKetha Welcher, Washington, D.C.

P.R. Harris Educational Center, Washington, D.C.  -- P.R. Harris Educational Center, Washington, D.C.Charlene Jones, presenter, coach, Washington, D.C.Shantay Fair, 1980-, Washington, D.C.Lisa Nock, 1979-, Washington, D.C.Rhashelia Outing, Washington, D.C.Tomika Young, Washington, D.C.

Seaton Elementary School, Washington, D.C.  -- Seaton Elementary School, Washington, D.C.Montez Delaney, presenter, coach, Washington, D.C.Shirley Williams, assistant coach, Washington, D.C.Team A (5th Grade):Memuna Fofana, Washington, D.C.Christina Johnson, Washington, D.C.Crystal McClary, Washington, D.C.Jennifer McCleland, Washington, D.C.Team B (6th Grade):Haja Fofana, Washington, D.C.Jovanna Joyner, Washington, D.C.LaShonda Lucas, Washington, D.C.LaKesha Simmons, Washington, D.C.Team C (5th Grade):Beatrice Brooks, Washington, D.C.Kitea Lewis, Washington, D.C.LaQuanda Morgan, Washington, D.C.Regina Williams, Washington, D.C.

Storytelling and Narratives of Childhood

Len Cabral, Cranston, Rhode Island

Bill Harley, 1954-, Seekonk, Massachusetts

Mendel Denise Service, Washington, D.C.
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content: Smithsonian Institution. Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
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content: Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 1993 Festival of American Folklife
dataSource: label: Archival Repository
content: Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
identifier: label: Identifier
content: CFCH.SFF.1993, Series 3
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content: Archival materials