In keeping with the Valentine’s Day spirit, Bronx YMCA hosted its exciting ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Valentine’s Day Children’s Dance on Friday, February 16 at 2 Castle Hill Avenue. The family-friendly celebration featured face painting, arts and crafts, music and costumes and snacks.
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Belle of the ball Juliet showed off her costume and craft mirror she just made.
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(l-r) YMCA Family event coordinator Tammy Nolasco with YMCA site directors Biemicia Sugrimsingh, Angela Gadson, Lisa Neill and Yosenia Rivera.
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YMCA Family event coordinator Tammy Nolasco (r) joined (l-r) Joziah, Ellie, Chelsea and Juliet in the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ spirit.
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Natalie Mendez (r) helped Elijah and Zeriyah with their Beauty and Beast-inspired crafts.
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Best friends Lauren Burgos (l) and Deanna Velez posed by the Beauty and the Beast display.
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