Calling dancers and dance enthusiasts of all ages! If you enjoy dancing, enjoy watching the art of dancing, or enjoy entertainment paired with wine and light refreshments, these events are for you. On Sunday, Oct. 6, the Carole Cascio Fund For Mind Movement Dance Connections invite the whole community to join one or both of the following dance events.
The first event invites intermediate and advanced dancers ages 14 and above to participate in a Ballet Masterclass from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.
m. at Kent Island High School in Stevensville. Doors will open at 12:30 p.
m. Ballerina Nicole Duffy, from the acclaimed Hispanico Pa’lante Dancers of New York City, will instruct this complimentary class. At this class, dancers will also have the opportunity to audition for the Ballet Hispanico Summer Intensive.
Although there is no fee for this class, registration is required. The registration link is: https://www.carolecasciofund.
org/ccf-day-of-dance-ballet-masterclass-registration/ In the evening, the second event will bring the Acclaimed Ballet Hispanico Pa’lante Dancers on stage to perform at the Mark Cascia Vineyard in Stevensville at 5:30 p.m.; seating opens at 5 p.
m. The event flier encourages the community to, “bring your lawn chairs and join us on the Vineyard for a fun day of lively celebration and performances. Join us on stage for dancing following the performance.
” Think Salsa dancing. One glass of wine is included with the entrance donation. Other light refreshments include: lemonade, iced tea, and select cheeses.
This event is the third annual benefit for the Carole Casio Fund. All students attend for free. Adult tickets are $25 each.
Registration for this evening event is also required. The event is limited to 300 people. Tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the door.
Both cash and credit cards are accepted. The registration link is: https://www.carolecasciofund.
org/ccf-day-of-dance-ballet-masterclass-registration/ For almost two years, the Carole Cascio Fund For Mind Movement Dance Connections has enriched our local community with its beautiful exposures to and experiences with the art of dance. Executive Director of this fund, Peter Pucci, shares that he is excited to bring “quality dance from New York City.” He is excited to “give the opportunity [to all] to see good, professional dance and celebrate dance.
” Pucci cherishes the past local dance events and the excitement of bringing all ages of the community together to enjoy dance. Also, mark your calendar for Nov. 2, for another Carole Cascio Fund dance event entitled “A World Day of Dance” at Chesapeake College’s Todd Performing Arts Center.
This free day of dance will include dance classes with traditional Chinese Dance teacher, Rose Xinran Qi, South Indian Dance form with Deepti Mukund, and Traditional and Contemporary West African dance with Sylvia Soumah. This event is offered to dancers 12 and above. There will also be culminating performances by the dance teachers followed by a Q&A time as well.
Pucci credits and thanks the community for their support in making not only all these dreams and big ideas come to life but also for helping to remember and celebrate Carole Cascio. For Cascio says, “as we experience our world through moving in it and dancing about it, we remind ourselves of the truth and knowledge that is stored, away from awareness. When a dance is performed and watched, both dancer and audience share another person’s awareness conveyed by a language that is universal and for which no words suffice.
” If you have questions about these events, would like to donate to the Carol Cascio fund, or want more information, please contact Peter Pucci at [email protected] or visit the website at https://www.carolecasciofund.
org/.
