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

Eastern Shore Arts Festival

Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 12:30pm to 4:30pm

Join us for a full day of dance at the Annual Eastern Shore Arts Festival, at the Todd Performing Arts Center at Chesapeake College.

This special event brings together dancers of all levels for classes, performance, and community connection, featuring guest artist Yoav Kaddar, guest soloist Gabby Pfeifer and guest performers from across the region.

Date
Saturday, April 11, 2026

Time
12:30pm – 4:30pm
Location
Todd Performing Arts Center
Chesapeake College
1000 College Circle, Wye Mills, MD 21679

The day includes a modern technique class, a live dance showcase, and an energetic Israeli folk dance session open to all everyone. See flyer for more details.

Dancers ages 12 and up are invited to take part in the modern techniques class taught by Yoav Kaddar.

All dancers and performers must register in advance. Please click below to register now

We hope the community will join us for an inspiring day of movement and 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.

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