Carole Cascio Fund

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Welcome

The mission of the Carole Cascio Fund is to introduce students of all ages and levels to connect mind and movement through dance, and to support developing artistry in young people through choreography and dance.

Movement, in its various forms was always central to Carole’s artistic and educational endeavors. In her words,

“As we experience our world through moving in it and dancing about it, we remind ourselves of the truth and knowledge that is stored, away from awareness. When a dance is performed and watched, both dancer and audience share another person’s awareness conveyed by a language that is universal and for which no words suffice.”

“Dance remains a rich and continuous medium for art making, as well as for intellectual personal revelation”

-Carole Cascio

Join Us

You’re invited to attend a Free Performance of the beloved holiday classic, The Nutcracker on December 5th

The Ballet Theatre of Maryland, the state’s premier professional ballet company, will bring a special holiday performance of The Nutcracker to the Kent County YMCA in Chestertown on Friday, December 5.

This is a FREE Performance for the public.

The Carole Cascio Fund for Mind Movement Dance Connections and the YMCA will co-sponsor this free community event, bringing professional ballet to Maryland’s Eastern Shore for all to enjoy.

The event is open to all and includes a one-hour performance of The Nutcracker.

Advance registration is required. Seating begins at 5:00 PM and is first come, first served.
Please register by clicking below.

Date:
Friday, December 5, 2025

Location:
Kent County YMCA
200 Scheeler Road
Chestertown, MD 21620

Time:
Seating Starts: 5:00pm
Performance: 5:30pm-6:30pm

Seating is first-come, first-served for registered guests. Registration is required.
Please register by clicking below.
Help us share this event by printing the event flyer and posting in your business or in your community.

We encourage you to print and display our flyer in your local business, school, or dance studio. Just click on the flyer image or the button below to open a printable version.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event. Supporting this event is a meaningful way to support the arts in the community while promoting your business or organization. Visit our Sponsorship Page to learn more.

Donations To Support Our Work Are Encouraged.

Thank You For An Amazing Year!

As we look toward 2026, we hope you will consider making a year‑end gift. Your donation will help us continue bringing high‑quality dance performances and classes to the Eastern Shore.

It will also support more field trips and educational opportunities for local students who might otherwise not have access.

Thank you for a wonderful year of dance. Your support has helped to bring these wonderful events to the community in 2024. See you all again in 2025!

Preliminary Schedule

8:30am- 9:30am – Dancers Registration

9:00am- 9:30am – Public Arrival

9:30am-10:45am – Modern /Contemporary/Melinda Blomquist

11:00am-12:15pm – Ballet/ Kristi Schaffner

12:15pm-1:15pm – Break – snacks and drinks/ Q & A with Guest Artists

1:15pm-2:30pm – Hip Hop/ Adrienne Kraus-Latanishen

2:45pm-4:00pm – Pilobolus Partnering/Choreography class / Peter Pucci

If you would like to attend the Day of Dance, please RSVP by email to ppucci@carolecasciofund.org