My Latest Articles & Press

Hair as Self-Expression: How Queer Barbershops and Salons Empower LGBTQ+ Communities | 47Magazine & Media

Hair transcends gender norms; it is a canvas for personal expression, free from societal constraints. For many, changing their hairstyle is a powerful way to align with their gender identity or showcase nonconformity, freedom, and pride in their individuality. This is especially true in LGBTQ+ communities, where hair holds deeper significance and provides a platform for creative self-expression in a world that often seeks to suppress it.You may have heard the phrase, “The personal is political.”...

Student Saves: My favorite student discounts! | 47Magazine & Media

Being in college can be expensive, but buying the things you want and need doesn’t have to be! Here are some of my favorite student discounts that help me save money every semester:Student Beans is an app and website that offers exclusive discount codes for students. Just sign up with your student email to unlock deals from popular brands across fashion, tech, food, and more.Similar to Student Beans, UNiDAYS provides student discounts for brands like Nike, Adidas, Samsung, and more. It’s free to...

42nd Street at Scottfield Theatre Company - TheatreBloom

Broadway dreams. We’ve all had ‘em. And Scottfield Theatre Company is havin’ ‘em right now. They’ve got all you need to cheer you up right on the ends of their ankles! Side by side— they’re glorified— that amazing tap corps that makes up the splashiest, flashiest dance routines of 42nd Street. Directed and Choreographed by Becky Titelman, with Musical Direction by LaShelle Bray, this iconic golden-era Broadway musical is a true dancer’s dream and every bit the spectacular dance show one expects....

Congratulations to Sarah Harris! Carole Drake Cascio Dance Scholarship Recipient

We are pleased that Sara was offered this financial aid award. Sarah was also one of our scholarship recipients to attend the renowned American Dance Festival this past summer in Durham, North CarolinaMelinda said, “We are grateful to have her in our program and for the opportunity to watch her continue to grow as an artist and an amazing individual. Sarah is thoughtful in class and reflects on what she is learning in a manner that demonstrates that she has made connections between what she is l...

2024 CCBC Dance Company Spring Concert - CCBC Catonsville, Center for the Arts, Theatre Stage Mag

50 years ago, the journey of the CCBC Dance Company began. The original name of the company was Dimensional Dance Media, and it was created under the direction of Carole Drake Cascio, the founder of the Dance Program at what was then Essex Community College. Over time the landscape of the company and the college has shifted and evolved. We are honored to continue to bring dance into the lives of all who participate, either onstage or in the audience as we celebrate 50 years of making and sharing...

CCBC Dance Company Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Gina Owenby
Images: Amy Jones
Fifty years. Five decades. Half a century. Originally known as Dimensional Dance Media, the CCBC Dance Company has had a remarkable journey. In 2024 they will celebrate their “golden anniversary” highlighting fifty years of art, expression, teamwork, accomplishments, and Dance!
One woman, Carole Drake Cascio, started it all back in 1974. To honor her inspiration and dedication, the Carole Drake Cascio Dance Scholarship was established to award an active member of th...

American Dance Festival Collaboration - Carole Cascio Fund for Mind Movement Dance Connections

Are you ready to enhance your dance skills and immerse yourself in an international community of artists? In partnership with the Carole Cascio Fund, the American Dance Festival is offering scholarships to help local dancers and CCBC Dance Company members attend an ADF Summer Session, a unique opportunity for intensive training, collaboration, and performance. At ADF, dancers of all levels can engage with top professionals in the dance world and participate in a comprehensive program designed to...

sarah writes nonsense

Lately, there’s been a noticeable uptick in social media outrage, especially on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter); targeting female celebrities who identify as queer but are “caught” in relationships with men. The question is: are these women weaponizing queer labels for popularity, or are critics just projecting biphobia?


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Lately, there’s been a noticeable uptick in social media outrage, especially on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and X (formerly T...