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 Open Rehearsal with the acclaimed Alvin Ailey II from New York City.

Alvin Ailey II is the second company of the world renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. This Day of Dance event will be on Sunday, November 2nd at the Todd Performing Arts Center at Chesapeake College.

The Carole Cascio Fund for Mind Movement Dance Connections and Chesapeake College will co-sponsor this free community event, bringing nationally recognized contemporary dance to Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

The event is open to all and includes a full hour of open rehearsal by Alvin Ailey II followed by a Q&A with the dancers. Advance registration is required, and seating will be provided.

Francesca Harper, Alvin Ailey II Artistic Director, will be teaching a company dance class on stage from 10:30am – 11:45am. You are invited and welcome to arrive early to watch this class.

Date:
Sunday, November 2, 2025

Location:
Todd Performing Arts Center at Chesapeake College
1000 College Cir
Wye Mills, MD 21679

Time:
Open Rehearsal: 1:30pm–2:30pm – Seating starts at 1:00pm
Q&A Following Rehearsal: 2:30pm-3:00pm

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 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