CCF Guest Teaching Artist Sylvia Soumah and her Drummers Connects West African Dance and Drumming with 250 students at Grasonville Elementary School

Grasonville Elementary School 4th and 5th grade class

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 […]

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 […]