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 […]

Carole Cascio Fund’s Associate Teaching Artist Gabby Pfeifer Teachers Move & Groove Movement Classes at Kennard Elementary School and Kent Island Elementary School

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 […]