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Our Carole Cascio Teaching Artists Adrienne Kraus Latanishen, Amy Young Kleinendorst, Gabby Pfeifer and Sylvia Soumah share their artistry with students of all ages

This year, four Carole Cascio Foundation Teaching Artists brought their unique artistry into classrooms across the Eastern Shore, from musical theater and Paul Taylor technique to West African rhythm and social dance history. Adrienne Kraus Latanishen, Amy Young-Kleinendorst, Gabby Pfeifer, and Sylvia Soumah each shared their craft with students of all ages and experience levels, leaving a lasting impact on the young dancers they taught.

June 29, 2026

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A Free Performance Celebrating Dance and Culture, CCF’s World Day of Dance featuring Guest Artists Deepti Mukund, Rose Xinran Qi and Sylvia Soumah at the Todd Performing Arts Center at Chesapeake College.

Wye Mills, Sunday, May 3rd At the Todd Performing Arts Center (TPAC) at Chesapeake College, the Carole Carole Cascio Fund and TPAC Director, Rob Thompson, hosted a cultural enriching free performance, a World Day of Dance. The World Day of Dance featured Guest Artists and Directors, Deepti Mukund from Natyaboohmi School of Dance, Rose Xinran Qi from RoseQi Dance Arts, and Sylvia Soumah from Coyaba Dance Theater.The scholarship ensures that future generations of CCBC Dance Company members have access to the necessary training, artistic development, and performance opportunities they need to thrive. Since its inception, one to two Dance Company members have been selected each year to receive the scholarship.

May 4, 2026

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Carole Cascio Fund Donates $2,000 to Bolster CCBC’s Carole Drake Cascio Dance Scholarship and CCF Teaching Artists are featured on the CCBC Dance Concert

Essex, May 1 2026 The Carole Cascio Fund (CCF) recently announced a donation of $2,000 to the Carole Drake Cascio Dance Scholarship fund at the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC). This contribution continues the CCF’s commitment to the scholarship, which the Carole Cascio Fund and the CCBC Foundation jointly established. The original Carole Drake Cascio Dance Scholarship was created in March 2023 with an initial $10,000 donation.
The scholarship ensures that future generations of CCBC Dance Company members have access to the necessary training, artistic development, and performance opportunities they need to thrive. Since its inception, one to two Dance Company members have been selected each year to receive the scholarship.

May 2, 2026

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CCF Guest Teaching Artist Sylvia Soumah Completes West African Choreographic Residency at Kent Island High School

April 27 2026 Stevensville – The Carole Cascio Fund (CCF) proudly sponsored a successful choreographic residency at Kent Island High School (KIHS), led by Guest Teaching Artist Sylvia Soumah, Founder and Artistic Director of Coyaba Dance Theatre. The residency was conducted in collaboration with KIHS Director of Dance Amber Wright and CCF Teaching Artist Gabby Pfeifer.

April 28, 2026

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A Celebration of Movement: A Day of Dance Showcase at the 4th Annual Eastern Shore Arts Festival featuring Guest Artist, Yoav Kaddar from the West Virginia University.

WYE MILLS, April 11, 2026 The Eastern Shore Arts Festival (ESAF) at Chesapeake College once again offered a vibrant showcase of regional dance talent featuring master classes and an inspiring Day of Dance Showcase. The event was sponsored by the Carole Cascio Fund and the Todd Performing Arts Center (TPAC). Rob Thompson, the Director of TPAC, is a long-time collaborator with the Carole Cascio Fund, and his partnership was vital to the event.

April 12, 2026

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Carole Cascio Fund’s Gabby Pfeifer Brings “Move & Groove” Residency to Over 400 Students at Kennard Elementary School in Centreville

March 23 2026 Centreville – CCF Teaching Artist, Gabby Pfeifer, recently completed a successful week-long residency at Kennard Elementary School (KES) in Centreville, leading 16 “Move & Groove” classes for students.

March 24, 2026

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Community dancers participate in a Paul Taylor Dance Intensive taught by Paul Taylor Dance Company alumni from New York City Amy Young Kleinendorst and Rob Kleinendorst

March 22, 2026, the Todd Performing Arts center at Chesapeake College.

The local dance community, including Mid Shore Dance Academy from Centreville, Design in Motion from Annapolis, The Ensemble from Baltimore, New Motions Dance Studio in Cambridge and dancers from the Towson University Dance Program.

March 22, 2026

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CCF and Queen Anne’s County Family YMCA sponsor a Family Dance Night featuring Ballet Hispánico 2 from New York City it was a fun filled evening with artistry, celebration, and audience engagement.

The Family Dance Night featuring Ballet Hispánico 2 (BH2) on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the Queen Anne’s County Family YMCA in Centreville, Maryland, was an evening filled with artistry, cultural celebration, and audience engagement.

February 28, 2026

Grasonville Elementary School 4th and 5th grade class

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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 drumming to life for the young participants. Soumah, the founder and artistic director of the Kouman

January 14, 2026

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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 believes it’s important to recognize, honor and value the importance of dance teachers. CCF Teaching Artist

January 9, 2026

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Our Carole Cascio Teaching Artists Adrienne Kraus Latanishen, Amy Young Kleinendorst, Gabby Pfeifer and Sylvia Soumah share their artistry with students of all ages

A Free Performance Celebrating Dance and Culture, CCF’s World Day of Dance featuring Guest Artists Deepti Mukund, Rose Xinran Qi and Sylvia Soumah at the Todd Performing Arts Center at Chesapeake College.

Carole Cascio Fund Donates $2,000 to Bolster CCBC’s Carole Drake Cascio Dance Scholarship and CCF Teaching Artists are featured on the CCBC Dance Concert

CCF Guest Teaching Artist Sylvia Soumah Completes West African Choreographic Residency at Kent Island High School

A Celebration of Movement: A Day of Dance Showcase at the 4th Annual Eastern Shore Arts Festival featuring Guest Artist, Yoav Kaddar from the West Virginia University.

Carole Cascio Fund’s Gabby Pfeifer Brings “Move & Groove” Residency to Over 400 Students at Kennard Elementary School in Centreville

Community dancers participate in a Paul Taylor Dance Intensive taught by Paul Taylor Dance Company alumni from New York City Amy Young Kleinendorst and Rob Kleinendorst

News & Events

Our Carole Cascio Teaching Artists Adrienne Kraus Latanishen, Amy Young Kleinendorst, Gabby Pfeifer and Sylvia Soumah share their artistry with students of all ages

A Free Performance Celebrating Dance and Culture, CCF’s World Day of Dance featuring Guest Artists Deepti Mukund, Rose Xinran Qi and Sylvia Soumah at the Todd Performing Arts Center at Chesapeake College.

Carole Cascio Fund Donates $2,000 to Bolster CCBC’s Carole Drake Cascio Dance Scholarship and CCF Teaching Artists are featured on the CCBC Dance Concert

CCF Guest Teaching Artist Sylvia Soumah Completes West African Choreographic Residency at Kent Island High School

A Celebration of Movement: A Day of Dance Showcase at the 4th Annual Eastern Shore Arts Festival featuring Guest Artist, Yoav Kaddar from the West Virginia University.

Carole Cascio Fund’s Gabby Pfeifer Brings “Move & Groove” Residency to Over 400 Students at Kennard Elementary School in Centreville

Community dancers participate in a Paul Taylor Dance Intensive taught by Paul Taylor Dance Company alumni from New York City Amy Young Kleinendorst and Rob Kleinendorst

CCF and Queen Anne’s County Family YMCA sponsor a Family Dance Night featuring Ballet Hispánico 2 from New York City it was a fun filled evening with artistry, celebration, and audience engagement.

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

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

Most Recent:

Our Carole Cascio Teaching Artists Adrienne Kraus Latanishen, Amy Young Kleinendorst, Gabby Pfeifer and Sylvia Soumah share their artistry with students of all ages

A Free Performance Celebrating Dance and Culture, CCF’s World Day of Dance featuring Guest Artists Deepti Mukund, Rose Xinran Qi and Sylvia Soumah at the Todd Performing Arts Center at Chesapeake College.

Carole Cascio Fund Donates $2,000 to Bolster CCBC’s Carole Drake Cascio Dance Scholarship and CCF Teaching Artists are featured on the CCBC Dance Concert

CCF Guest Teaching Artist Sylvia Soumah Completes West African Choreographic Residency at Kent Island High School

A Celebration of Movement: A Day of Dance Showcase at the 4th Annual Eastern Shore Arts Festival featuring Guest Artist, Yoav Kaddar from the West Virginia University.

Carole Cascio Fund’s Gabby Pfeifer Brings “Move & Groove” Residency to Over 400 Students at Kennard Elementary School in Centreville

Community dancers participate in a Paul Taylor Dance Intensive taught by Paul Taylor Dance Company alumni from New York City Amy Young Kleinendorst and Rob Kleinendorst

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