Imagine yourself swaying gracefully, like a shimmering goddess, as theย musicย 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,ย self-expression, andย body confidence. The rhythmic movements of belly dance not only tone your core muscles but also unleash your inner sensuality.
During your belly dance lessons, you will learn an array of techniques including shimmies,ย undulations, and isolations that will enhance your coordination andย flexibility. Expert instructors will guide you through each step with patience and precision. As you delve deeper into this ancient art form, youโll discover various styles of belly dance such as Egyptian, Turkish, and Tribal Fusion. Whether youโre drawn to traditionalย eleganceย or modern fusion moves, thereโs a style that perfectly suits your unique personality.
So put on something comfortable yet alluring โ perhaps a flowy skirt or hip scarf โ and get ready to immerse yourself in the magic of belly dancing classes. Let loose,ย embrace your femininity, and ignite a fire within that will keep burning long after theย musicย stops. Join us for an unforgettable experience!
About Oakland, California
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Oakland
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City
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Skyline of Downtown Oakland
Davidson Courthouse
Fox Oakland Theatre
Tribune Tower
Eastern span of the Bay Bridge
Oakland Temple
Lake Merritt
Oakland Coliseum
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“Oaktown”, “The Town”
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“Love life”
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Location in Alameda County and the U.S. state of California
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 Oakland
Location in California
Oakland
Location in the United States
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37ยฐ48โฒ16โณN 122ยฐ16โฒ15โณW๏ปฟ / ๏ปฟ37.80444ยฐN 122.27083ยฐW |
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Alameda |
| Incorporated | May 4, 1852 |
| Named for | The large oak reforest that originally covered the area |
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| ย โขย Type | Strong mayor |
| ย โขย Body | Oakland City Council |
| ย โขย Mayor | Sheng Thao (D) |
| ย โขย Vice Mayor | Rebecca Kaplan (D) |
| ย โขย State senator | Nancy Skinner (D) |
| ย โขย Assemblymembers | Buffy Wicks (D) and Mia Bonta (D) |
| ย โขย U. S. rep. | Barbara Lee (D) |
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| ย โขย Total | 78.03ย sqย mi (202.10ย km2) |
| ย โขย Land | 55.93ย sqย mi (144.86ย km) |
| ย โขย Water | 22.10ย sqย mi (57.24ย km2) |
| Elevation | 43ย ft (13ย m) |
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| ย โขย Total | 440,646 |
| ย โขย Rank | 1st in Alameda County 8th in California 45th in the United States |
| ย โขย Density | 7,878.53/sqย mi (3,041.87/km) |
| Demonym | Oaklander |
| Time zone | UTCโ08:00 (PST) |
| ย โขย Summer (DST) | UTCโ07:00 (PDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
94601โ94615, 94617-94624, 94649, 94659โ94662, 94666
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| Area codes | 510/341 |
| FIPS code | 06-53000 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 277566, 2411292 |
| Website | www |
Oakland is the most populous city and the county chair of Alameda County, California, United States. A major West Coast port, Oakland is the largest city in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, the third-largest city overall in the Bay Area and the eighth-most populated city in California. With a population of 440,646 in 2020, it serves as the Bay Area’s trade middle and economic engine: the Port of Oakland is the busiest port in Northern California, and the fifth- or sixth-busiest in the United States of America. A charter city, Oakland was incorporated upon May 4, 1852.
Oakland’s territory covers what was following a mosaic of California coastal terrace prairie, oak woodland, and north coastal scrub. In the late 18th century, it became ration of a large rancho grant in the colony of New Spain. Its estate served as a resource subsequently its hillside oak and redwood timber were logged to construct San Francisco. The fruitful flatland soils helped it become a prolific agricultural region. In the 1850s, what became the first campus of the University of California was founded in Oakland. In the late 1860s, Oakland was agreed as the western terminal of the Transcontinental Railroad. Following the catastrophic 1906 San Francisco earthquake, many San Francisco citizens moved to Oakland, enlarging the population, increasing its housing stock, and improving its infrastructure. It continued to increase in the 20th century with its living port, shipyards, and a well-off automobile manufacturing industry. In the 21st century, Oakland suffered a disproportionate human toll from the COVID-19 pandemic within the San Francisco Bay Area, and amid 2019 and 2023, Oakland became the first city in U.S. history to lose three professional major league sports teams to other cities within a span of five years: Oakland Raiders (NFL) went to Las Vegas; Golden State Warriors (NBA) to San Francisco; and Oakland Athletics (MLB), who are customary to relocate to Las Vegas; and in the post-pandemic era, many businesses in downtown Oakland are on the brink of economic collapse.
The prehistoric known inhabitants were the Huchiun natives, who lived there for thousands of years. The Huchiun belonged to a linguistic grouping higher called the Ohlone (a Miwok word meaning “western people”). In Oakland, they were concentrated nearly Lake Merritt and Temescal Creek, a stream that enters the San Francisco Bay at Emeryville.