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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.

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March 22, 2026
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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

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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

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January 9, 2026
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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 and familiar story to life with exquisite costumes and choreography. The attendees were transported to a

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December 5, 2025
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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 students through dynamic and collaborative movement. Iris Anderson, the Director of the Dance program at BSA

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December 1, 2025
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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 after the Alvin Ailey technique masterclass. Christian Butts in Sinner Man from Alvin Ailey’s Revelations Michelle

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November 3, 2025
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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 stories. Michael Bell, Supervisor for Instruction and a CCF collaborator, invited Sylvia to lead this highly

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October 7, 2025
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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 in We are from Ukraine choreography by Pavlo Virsky BTM’s Paul Lytle in an excerpt from

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October 6, 2025
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CCF Associate Teaching Artist Gabby Pfeifer leads a local Chapter of PEO Seniors in a Move & Groove class

The local Chapter of the PEO (Philanthropic Educators Organization) in Centreville invited Executive Director Peter Pucci and CCF Trustee Ann Goodman to speak about the Carole Cascio Fund. Peter and Ann Goodman presented a short informative video that demonstrated the work that the foundation has accomplished in the Queen Anne’s County community over the last four years. After the presentation, Peter had a lively Q&A session with the seniors. CCF Associate

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September 10, 2025
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