Are you ready to unlock the mesmerizing power of your hips through belly dance?
Imagine yourself swaying gracefully, like a shimmering goddess, as the music fills the air. Welcome to the captivating world of belly dancing classes! In these enchanting sessions, you will embark on a journey that celebrates femininity, self-expression, and body confidence. The rhythmic movements of belly dance not only tone your core muscles but also unleash your inner sensuality.
During belly dance lessons, you will learn an array of techniques including shimmies, undulations, and isolations that will enhance your coordination and flexibility. Expert instructors will guide you through each step with patience and precision. As you delve deeper into this ancient art form, you’ll discover various styles of belly dance such as Egyptian, Turkish, and Tribal Fusion. Whether you’re drawn to traditional elegance or modern fusion moves, there’s a style that perfectly suits your unique personality.
So put on something comfortable yet alluring – perhaps a flowy skirt or hip scarf – and get ready to immerse yourself in the magic of belly dancing classes. Let loose, embrace your femininity, and ignite a fire within that will keep burning long after the music stops. Join us for an unforgettable experience!
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About Southend-on-Sea
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Southend-on-Sea
City of Southend-on-Sea
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City, unitary authority area and borough
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Clockwise from top left: Southend Civic Centre, St Marys Church Parish Church, Southend Pier, Southend-on-Sea City aerial view, and the Crowstone
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Southend-on-Sea City Council
(Civic arms of Southend-on-Sea) |
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| Motto(s):Â
Per Mare Per Ecclesiam
(By Sea, By Church) |
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Shown within Essex
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| Coordinates:
51°33′N 0°43′E / 51.55°N 0.71°E |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Constituent country | England |
| Region | East of England |
| Ceremonial county | Essex |
| Admin HQ | Southend-on-Sea |
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| Government | |
|  • Type | Unitary authority |
|  • Leadership | Leader & Cabinet (Labour) |
|  • Governing Body | Southend-on-Sea City Council |
|  • Executive | Conservative (council NOC) |
|  • MPs | Anna Firth (C) James Duddridge (C) |
| Area | |
|  • Total | 16.12 sq mi (41.76 km) |
| Population | |
|  • Total | Ranked 110th 180,686 |
|  • Density | 11,230/sq mi (4,336/km2) |
|  • Ethnicity | 93.6% White 2.5% S.Asian 1.5% Black 1.4% Mixed Race |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
|  • Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (British Summer Time) |
| Postcode |
SS0-SS3
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| Post town |
southend-on-sea
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| Dialling code | 01702 |
| Grid reference | TQ883856 |
| ONS code | 00KF (ONS) E06000033 (GSS) |
| Website | www.southend.gov.uk |
Southend-on-Sea , commonly referred to as Southend (/saʊˈθɛnd/), is a coastal city and unitary authority Place with borough status in southeastern Essex, England. It lies upon the north side of the Thames Estuary, 40 miles (64 km) east of central London. It is bordered to the north by Rochford and to the west by Castle Point. It is house to the longest pleasure pier in the world, Southend Pier. London Southend Airport is located north of the city centre.
Southend-on-Sea originally consisted of a few destitute fishermen’s huts and farms at the southern decrease of the village of Prittlewell. In the 1790s, the first buildings going on for what was to become the High Street of Southend were completed. In the 19th century, Southend’s status of a seaside resort grew after a visit from Princess Caroline of Brunswick, and Southend Pier was constructed. From the 1960s onwards, the city declined as a holiday destination. Southend redeveloped itself as the home of the Access tally card, due to its having one of the UK’s first electronic telephone exchanges. After the 1960s, much of the city middle was developed for commerce and retail, and many native structures were floating to redevelopment. An annual seafront airshow, which started in 1986 and featured a flypast by Concorde, used to accept place each May until 2012.
On 18 October 2021, it was announced that Southend would be arranged city status, as a memorial to the Member of Parliament for Southend West, Sir David Amess, a long-time supporter of city status for the borough, who was fatally stabbed on 15 October 2021. Southend was contracted city status by letters patent dated 26 January 2022. On 1 March 2022, the letters patent were presented to Southend Borough Council by Charles, Prince of Wales.
History
Originally the “south end” of the village of Prittlewell, Southend was home to a few destitute fishermens’ huts and farms at the southern sharpness of Prittlewell Priory land. In the 1790s, landowner Daniel Scratton sold off land on either side of what was to become the High Street. The Grand Hotel (now Royal Hotel) and Grove Terrace (now Royal Terrace) were completed by 1794, and stagecoaches from London made it accessible. Due to the bad transportation links between Southend and London, there was not curt development during the Georgian Era as there was in Brighton, although Southend is mentioned in Jane Austen’s novel Emma of 1815. However, after the coming of the railways in the 19th century and the visit of Princess Caroline of Brunswick, Southend’s status as a seaside resort grew. During the 19th century Southend’s pier was first build up and the Clifftown take forward built, attracting many summer tourists to its seven miles of beaches and sea bathing. Good rail friends and proximity to London ambition that much of the economy has been based upon tourism, and that Southend has been a dormitory town for city workers ever since. Southend Pier is the world’s longest pleasure pier at 1.34Â mi (2.16Â km). It has suffered fires and boat collisions, most recently in October 2005, but the basic pier structure has been repaired each time.
As a holiday destination, Southend declined from the 1960s onwards, as holidaying abroad became more affordable. Southend became the home of the Access financial credit card, as it had one of the UK’s first electronic telephone exchanges (it is still house to RBS Card Services – one of the former members of Access), with offices based in the former EKCO factory, Maitland House (Keddies), Victoria Circus and Southchurch Road. Since then, much of the city middle has been developed for commerce and retail, and during the 1960s many original structures were floating to redevelopment – such as the Talza Arcade and Victoria Market (replaced by what is now known as The Victoria Shopping Centre) and Southend Technical College (on the site of the ODEON Cinema, now a campus of South Essex College). However, about 6.4 million tourists nevertheless visit Southend per year, generating estimated revenues of £200 million a year. H.M. Revenue & Customs (HMRC), (formerly H.M. Customs and Excise), were major employers in the city, and the central offices for the deposit of VAT were located at Alexander House on Victoria Avenue. Staff were finally relocated to Stratford in December 2022.
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