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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
CCF Sponsors a Field Trip by QACHS dancers to see CCF Teaching Artist Adrienne Kraus Latanishen’s new Hip-Hop Dance at CCBC Essex

On April 3, 2025, the Carole Cascio Fund (CCF) arranged for dance students from Queen Anne’s County High School (QACHS) to attend a dance concert by the CCBC Dance Company at the Essex campus of the Community College of Baltimore County. The students were accompanied by Kristen Tyler, Director of Dance at QACHS, Adrienne Kraus […]
CCF Sponsors a Free Dance Performance by the Ballet Theater of Maryland at the YMCA in Centreville

CCF is thrilled to share the success of the Free Dance Performance sponsored by the Carole Cascio Fund (CCF) at the YMCA in Centreville on Friday, March 14, 2025. This event featured the renowned Ballet Theater of Maryland (BTM) from Annapolis. This is the second collaboration between CCF and the YMCA to bring professional dance […]
Sylvia Soumah West African Dance Teacher and Artistic Director of Coyaba Dance Theatre in D.C. taught Traditional West African classes at Kent Island and Queen Anne’s County High Schools

Sylvia Soumah, Founder and Artistic Director of Coyaba Dance Theatre in D.C. led a West African dance class at Kent Island High School in Stevensville on the morning of March 14. Amber Wright the Director of Dance at KIHS greeted Sylvia and her team. Before class her three professional drummers worked for 30 minutes with […]
Carole Cascio Fund Sponsors Our 6th Day of Dance on Stage in the John F Andrews Performing Arts Center at Queens Anne’s County High School in Centreville

On Saturday February 22, over 50 local dancers took classes on stage in the John F Andrews Performing Arts Center at Queen Anne County High School in Centreville. Ballet was taught by Lorraine Audeoud Spiegler a master teacher with the Washington Ballet in D.C. Our newly appointed CCF Teaching Artist, Amy Young-Kleinendorst taught a Paul […]