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Executive Director, Peter Pucci and CCF Teaching Artist Adrienne Kraus Latanishen to teach master classes at the 35th Maryland Public High School Dance Showcase at Goucher College in Baltimore.

On January 10, 2025, over 500 dancers from across Maryland gathered at Goucher College in Baltimore for the 35th Annual Maryland Public High School Dance Showcase (MPHSDS). Executive Director Peter Pucci and CCF Teaching Artist Adrienne Kraus Latanishen volunteered their time to teach master classes at the Showcase. The participating high school dancers represented over 45 different dance programs and diverse communities across the state. Dancers improving group partnering movements in

January 30, 2025

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Amy Young Former Dancer with the Paul Taylor Dance Company in NYC is in residence at Queen Ann County High School this year teaching and choreographing.

Amy (Young) Kleinendorst was a former professional dancer for 17years with the Paul Taylor Dance Company in New York City. She is in residence teaching and choreographing for the Queen Anne’s County High School (QACHS) dancers. The Carole Cascio Fund is supporting Amy’s Choreographic/Teaching residency at QACHS this school year 2024-25. She will also teach some masterclasses and at Kent Island High School (KIHS) in the Spring of 2025. Amy will

January 29, 2025

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CCF Teaching Artist Adrienne Kraus Latanishen taught a number of Hip Hop classes this fall in the Queen Anne’s County Public Schools and will choreograph at QACHS this Spring.

In August Carole Cascio Fund’s (CCF) Teaching Artist Adrienne Kraus Latanishen started her third year working for CCF visiting with Queen Annes County Public School (QACPS) teachers at their Personal Development day. In collaboration with Michael Bell, the Supervisor for Instruction for QCAPS, Adrienne represented CCF and discussed many dance possibilities and opportunities for the CCF to support free dance and movement classes in QAC high schools and middle schools. Chorus

November 4, 2024

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CCF Intern Gabby Pfeifer had a very busy fall teaching, choreographing, and assisting in classes in the Queen Anne’s County Public Schools and will teach for the Partnering For Youth after-school program this Spring.

CCF Intern Gabby Pfeifer had a very productive fall season advocating for and facilitating various CCF events. One of her first assignments was working closely with Kevin Regan, Director of Drama at Kent Island High School (KIHS) and Director of the upcoming musical Frozen. Mr. Regan was pleased to have Gabby, a former KIHS Allstate Dancer, choreograph several numbers and collaborate with student choreographers to create movement for the musical. Kevin

November 3, 2024

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CCF sponsors a World Day of Dance at Chesapeake College featuring West African Dance teacher Sylvia Soumah, Indian Classical dance teacher Deepti Mukund and Classical Chinese dance teacher Rose Xinran Qi

On November 2, 2024, the Carole Cascio Fund held its first-ever World Day of Dance at the Todd Performing Arts Center (TPAC) at Chesapeake College. The day featured instruction in Classical Chinese Dance by Rose Xinran Qi, Classical Indian Dance by Deepti Mukund Navile, and Traditional/Contemporary West African Dance by Sylvia Soumah. Sylvia Soumah engaged with her West African dance class students. Rose Xinran Qi clarifying steps of a classical Chinese

November 2, 2024

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American Dance Festival’s Director of Education Nile Russell auditions local dancers at Queen Annes County High School for the prestigious world renowned summer dance festival

On October 24, 2024, Executive Director Peter Pucci invited his friend Nile Russell, Director of Education at the prestigious world renowned American Dance Festival (ADF) to come to Queen Anne’s County High School. Nile give the local dancers the opportunity to audition for the dance festival that is held each summer at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. The local dancers ranged in age from 14 to 23. Nile taught a

October 25, 2024

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CCF provides transportation for 50 dance students from Kent Island Queen Anne’s County High Schools to attend a Jazz Masterclass at CCBC’s Essex Campus

On Oct. 14, 2024 the Carole Cascio Fund sponsored bus transportation for 50 dancers and their dance teachers, Amber Wright from Kent Island High School(KIHS) and Kristen Tyler from Queen Anne’s County High School (QACHS) to participate in a Jazz Masterclass taught by dance instructor Cynthia Gutierrez at the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) Essex campus. Cynthia is the newest member of the dance faculty at the renowned Gonzaga University

October 18, 2024

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The 3rd Annual Carole Cascio Fund Benefit at Mark Cascia Vineyards features Ballet Hispánico’s Pa’Lante Dancers from New York City

On Sunday, October 6th the Mark Cascia Vineyards in Stevensville hosted the 3rd Annual Carole Cascio Fund Benefit. This year’s benefit featured the professional dance company Ballet Hispánico’s Pa’Lante Dancers from New York City. There was a lot of community support to help set up the stage for the company, including Amber Wright the Dance Teacher at KIHS who loaded CCF their dance floor and Michael Bell help arrange the transportation

October 16, 2024

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Carole Cascio Fund’s Team Teaches Three Movement Classes at Queen Anne’s County High School for Chorus Students and Dancers

On September 18 at Queen Anne’s County High School(QACHS), Carole Cascio Fund’s (CCF) Executive Director Peter Pucci, CCF Teaching Artist Adrienne Kraus Latanishen and CCF Intern Gaby Pfeifer team taught two of Luke Whitehair’s Chorus classes. Luke requested that CCF come in and teach some movement classes to his students in an effort to get them connected, feel comfortable moving and working together as a class. Luke Whitehair’s Chorus Class Gabby

October 15, 2024

Melinda Blomquist, Dance Program Coordinator at CCBC, Sarah Harris, Carole Drake Cascio Dance Scholarship recipient.

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Congratulations to Sarah Harris! Carole Drake Cascio Dance Scholarship Recipient

We are excited to share that she was selected as the first recipient of the Carole Drake Cascio Dance Scholarship atthe Community College of Baltimore County – Essex Campus Congratulations! On behalf of Melinda Blomquist the Dance Program Coordinator at the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) and the Carole Cascio Fund. We are excited to share that Sarah Harris has been selected as the first recipient of the Carole Drake

October 5, 2024

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Executive Director, Peter Pucci and CCF Teaching Artist Adrienne Kraus Latanishen to teach master classes at the 35th Maryland Public High School Dance Showcase at Goucher College in Baltimore.

Amy Young Former Dancer with the Paul Taylor Dance Company in NYC is in residence at Queen Ann County High School this year teaching and choreographing.

CCF Teaching Artist Adrienne Kraus Latanishen taught a number of Hip Hop classes this fall in the Queen Anne’s County Public Schools and will choreograph at QACHS this Spring.

CCF Intern Gabby Pfeifer had a very busy fall teaching, choreographing, and assisting in classes in the Queen Anne’s County Public Schools and will teach for the Partnering For Youth after-school program this Spring.

CCF sponsors a World Day of Dance at Chesapeake College featuring West African Dance teacher Sylvia Soumah, Indian Classical dance teacher Deepti Mukund and Classical Chinese dance teacher Rose Xinran Qi

American Dance Festival’s Director of Education Nile Russell auditions local dancers at Queen Annes County High School for the prestigious world renowned summer dance festival

CCF provides transportation for 50 dance students from Kent Island Queen Anne’s County High Schools to attend a Jazz Masterclass at CCBC’s Essex Campus

News & Events

Executive Director, Peter Pucci and CCF Teaching Artist Adrienne Kraus Latanishen to teach master classes at the 35th Maryland Public High School Dance Showcase at Goucher College in Baltimore.

Amy Young Former Dancer with the Paul Taylor Dance Company in NYC is in residence at Queen Ann County High School this year teaching and choreographing.

CCF Teaching Artist Adrienne Kraus Latanishen taught a number of Hip Hop classes this fall in the Queen Anne’s County Public Schools and will choreograph at QACHS this Spring.

CCF Intern Gabby Pfeifer had a very busy fall teaching, choreographing, and assisting in classes in the Queen Anne’s County Public Schools and will teach for the Partnering For Youth after-school program this Spring.

CCF sponsors a World Day of Dance at Chesapeake College featuring West African Dance teacher Sylvia Soumah, Indian Classical dance teacher Deepti Mukund and Classical Chinese dance teacher Rose Xinran Qi

American Dance Festival’s Director of Education Nile Russell auditions local dancers at Queen Annes County High School for the prestigious world renowned summer dance festival

CCF provides transportation for 50 dance students from Kent Island Queen Anne’s County High Schools to attend a Jazz Masterclass at CCBC’s Essex Campus

The 3rd Annual Carole Cascio Fund Benefit at Mark Cascia Vineyards features Ballet Hispánico’s Pa’Lante Dancers from New York City

Carole Cascio Fund’s Team Teaches Three Movement Classes at Queen Anne’s County High School for Chorus Students and Dancers

Congratulations to Sarah Harris! Carole Drake Cascio Dance Scholarship Recipient

Most Recent:

Executive Director, Peter Pucci and CCF Teaching Artist Adrienne Kraus Latanishen to teach master classes at the 35th Maryland Public High School Dance Showcase at Goucher College in Baltimore.

Amy Young Former Dancer with the Paul Taylor Dance Company in NYC is in residence at Queen Ann County High School this year teaching and choreographing.

CCF Teaching Artist Adrienne Kraus Latanishen taught a number of Hip Hop classes this fall in the Queen Anne’s County Public Schools and will choreograph at QACHS this Spring.

CCF Intern Gabby Pfeifer had a very busy fall teaching, choreographing, and assisting in classes in the Queen Anne’s County Public Schools and will teach for the Partnering For Youth after-school program this Spring.

CCF sponsors a World Day of Dance at Chesapeake College featuring West African Dance teacher Sylvia Soumah, Indian Classical dance teacher Deepti Mukund and Classical Chinese dance teacher Rose Xinran Qi

American Dance Festival’s Director of Education Nile Russell auditions local dancers at Queen Annes County High School for the prestigious world renowned summer dance festival

CCF provides transportation for 50 dance students from Kent Island Queen Anne’s County High Schools to attend a Jazz Masterclass at CCBC’s Essex Campus

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