Kids' classes: NYC's ultimate guide to the best programs

Well-rounded kids can explore everything from art and sports to cooking and sewing in these general interest classes around the city.

Sporty youngsters can enroll in these youth fitness classes, held at various sports complexes and venues around the city, to hone their kick, swing or swoosh.

Teach kids to twist, turn and pli with these dance classes in New York City.

Budding young thespians hone their craft by learning how to perform onstage at these acting classes for kids.

These music classes for kids cover everything from piano lessons for beginners and Suzuki Method programs to blues bands and chamber ensembles.

Up-and-coming Picassos can express themselves through everything from painting to stop-motion animation at these fine arts classes.

These play spaces and indoor gym classes offer kids hands-on activities ranging from music lessons and tumbling sessions to mommy-and-me classes.

Budding balabustas can learn their way around the kitchen and make some tasty dishes at these cooking classes for children.

Niche-seeking children can tackle everything from robotics and fashion design to chess and trapeze at these special interest classes.

Once enrolled in one of NYC's foreign language programs, your little culture fiend will be multilingual before she can say "Danke."

These special needs programs let children participate in everything from music lessons to theraputic horseback-riding.