YOU VOTED, THEY WON!
SUMMER SPORTS FOR KIDS
School will be out soon, and with
Queens opening back up, there are
so many opportunities for your
children to get active and have fun.
These Best of the Boro winners will
make sure your kids have an unforgettable
summer!
BEST CHILDREN’S
DANCE SCHOOL
The Dance Project
Is your child developing an interest
in dancing? At The Dance Project in
Whitestone, children of all ages and
abilities have the opportunity to
learn different styles of dance and
their respective backgrounds. Your
child can partake in group and private
classes in tap, ballet, jazz, hiphop
and more — where acclaimed
instructors work with them to
reach their full potential. Since 1984,
Queens residents have attended The
Dance Project to learn to dance in a
warm and nurturing environment.
The experienced staff is committed
to making all its students feel relaxed
and focused while simultaneously
absorbing the history of dance. Register
now and let your children dance
the summer away! 150-47 Willets
Point Blvd, Whitestone (718) 353-2450
– danceprojectofwhitestone.com
BEST YOUTH LEAGUE
Dwarf Giraffe Athletic League
Keeping your kids active is not
only good for their health, but also
tons of fun for them! Dwarf Giraffe
Athletic League has challenging and
exciting programs that provide a
foundation for kids to become more
well-rounded individuals. For over
50 years, Dwarf Giraffe has offered
programs for basketball, baseball
and roller hockey, all of which give
kids the chance to learn teamwork
and good sportsmanship. The coaches
and staff at Dwarf Giraffe go the
extra mile to make sure your child
is having fun and solidifying their
skills while learning more about
themselves and working well with
their teammates. Head to the Dwarf
Giraffe website to learn more about
its programs and register your child!
149-50 15th Rd, Whitestone (718) 746-
1539 – dwarfgiraffe.com
SPOTLIGHT ON 2021 WINNERS
BEST SOCCER PROGRAM
Soccer Kids NYC
Soccer Kids NYC’s mission is to provide
an amazing and unparalleled
soccer experience for all children.
The coaches at Soccer Kids NYC
have a passion for working with
children, teaching the sport of soccer
and developing well-rounded young
leaders. The Soccer Kids staff never
compromises on safety, and its most
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attentive care and mindful teaching
is done in a safe, fun and positive
environment. As they have fun in
the field, children also develop pre
academic skills that will help them
succeed across various settings, such
as: taking turns, sharing, respecting
others, being humble and persevering.
Coaches also work hard to
promote self confidence, teamwork
and leadership among players. Your
kid will surely get a “kick” out of
this wonderful program! 62-10 69th
Pl, Middle Village (917) 655-5437 –
soccerkidsnyc.com
BEST CHILDREN’S
GYMNASTICS
Forest Hills Rhythmic Gymnastics
At Forest Hills Rhythmic Gymnastics,
lessons learned go beyond perfecting
a tumble or doing a plie. Girls
develop self-confidence, discipline,
willpower and passion in each and
every activity they participate in.
From the moment your child steps
into the studio, instructors Mila and
Alex will help them improve their
flexibility, poise, composure and
rhythm one step at a time. Like a true
rhythmic gymnastics center, this isn’t
the place for slacking off or sitting on
the sidelines. For your child to be the
best gymnast, they have to pay attention
to routine and work their very
hardest to reach their potential. As
they become better gymnasts, they’ll
surely have fun and let loose in the
process! 106-06 Queens Blvd, Forest
Hills (718) 813-1700 - facebook.com/
ForestHillsRhythmicGymnastics
NOMINATIONS CLOSE MONDAY, JUNE 14TH!
Nominate your favorite businesses and people in the 2022
Bethpage Best of the Boro program:
Step 1: Visit bestof.qns.com
Step 2: Click “Nominate Now”
Step 3: Select a category and enter the information about the person��
or business you with to nominate
Step 4: Click “Submit”
Step 5: Repeat for all of your favorite people and businesses
To find all other 2021 Bethpage Best of the Boro winners
head to bestof.qns.com or call 718-260-2554 with any questions.
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