CCF Guest Teaching Artist Sylvia Soumah and her Drummers Connects West African Dance and Drumming with 250 students at Grasonville Elementary School
The spirit of West Africa filled the gymnasium of Grasonville Elementary School(GES) on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, as students were treated to a vibrant cultural experience led by master artist Sylvia Soumah and CCF Teaching Artist Gabby Pfeifer. The day was a joyful exploration of movement and sound, bringing the rich traditions of dance and […]
CCF Executive Director Peter Pucci launch’s a 3 year program to support Dance Teachers at the 36th Annual Maryland Public High School Dance Showcase at Goucher College
The 36th Annual Maryland Public High School Dance Showcase (MPHSDS) took place on January 9, 2026, at Goucher College’s Kraushaar Auditorium. Executive Director Peter Pucci working closely with Suzanne Henneman, the Director of the Dance Showcase in coordinating a three year program to pay an honorarium to every teacher who teaches at the showcase. CCF […]
CCF Brings Holiday Magic with a Free Performance of Ballet Theatre of Maryland’s The Nutcracker at the Kent County Family YMCA in Chestertown
Chestertown, MD — The Carole Cascio Fund successfully brought holiday magic to the Eastern Shore community with a free performance of Ballet Theatre of Maryland’s The Nutcracker on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the Kent County Family YMCA. The Theatre of Maryland Ballet, known for its superb technique and captivating performances, brought Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score […]
Executive Director Peter Pucci Brings Signature Modern Partnering to 40 dancers at Baltimore School for the Arts
Baltimore, MD – In a powerful demonstration of the Carole Cascio Fund’s commitment to dance education, Executive Director Peter Pucci recently led a modern partnering masterclass for 40 dance students at the Baltimore School for the Arts. Pucci, a former principal dancer with the renowned Pilobolus Dance Theater, drew on his extensive background to guide […]
Carole Cascio Fund and Todd Performing Arts Center at Chesapeake College Sponsor a Free Open Rehearsal Performance by Ailey II from NYC
MILLS, MD – The Carole Cascio Fund (CCF) proudly shared major support with the Todd Performing Arts Center (TPAC) under the Direction of Rob Thompson for an Ailey II Open Rehearsal performance on Sunday, November 2, 2025, on stage at (TPAC) on the campus of Chesapeake College. Local dance students with Ailey II company embers […]
The CCF is honored to welcome our Sylvia Soumah as Guest Teaching Artist to the CCF team for the 25-26 Season
We wanted to share some exciting news regarding Sylvia Soumah’s upcoming residencies. Sylvia’s initial teaching assignment for the Carole Cascio Fund (CCF) involved 60 teachers from the Queen Anne’s County Public School System. During their Professional Development Day at Chesapeake College, Sylvia engaged the teachers with Traditional West African dance steps, rhythms, chants, and teaching […]
Carole Cascio Fund Champions a Free Repertory Performance by Ballet Theatre of Maryland at Mark Cascia Vineyard
STEVENSVILLE, MD – The Carole Cascio Fund (CCF), a dedicated supporter of arts and dance in the region, proudly sponsored a captivating repertory performance by the Ballet Theatre of Maryland (BTM) on Saturday, October 5, 2025. The unique setting for the event was the picturesque Mark Cascia Vineyard in Stevensville, Maryland. Ballet Theatre of Maryland […]
CCF Associate Teaching Artist Gabby Pfeifer leads a local Chapter of PEO Seniors in a Move & Groove class
The local Chapter of the PEO (Philanthropic Educators Organization) in Centreville invited Executive Director Peter Pucci and CCF Trustee Ann Goodman to speak about the Carole Cascio Fund. Peter and Ann Goodman presented a short informative video that demonstrated the work that the foundation has accomplished in the Queen Anne’s County community over the last […]
Carole Cascio Fund’s Associate Teaching Artist Gabby Pfeifer Teachers Move & Groove Movement Classes at Kennard Elementary School and Kent Island Elementary School
CCF Associate Teaching Artist Gabby Pfeifer worked with Mrs. Heather Gray, Library Specialist at Kennard Elementary School, to create an opportunity for all 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students to dance on May 28th and May 29th. Students had the option to choose which activity they wanted to participate in for both days during their […]
The Carole Cascio Fund Sponsors a 3rd Day of Dance Performances at the Eastern Shore Arts Festival on Stage at the Todd Performing Arts Center at Chesapeake College.
The Carole Cascio Fund is excited to share details about the 3rd Day of Dance performances. In collaboration with Rob Thompson and the Eastern Shore Arts Festival sponsored by (CCF), Our Day of Dance took place on April 5, 2025, at the Todd Performing Arts Center at Chesapeake College. In addition to the performances, CCF […]