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 Jacksonville, Florida
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Jacksonville
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Consolidated cityโcounty
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| City of Jacksonville and Duval County | |
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Downtown Jacksonville skyline in the same way as Main Street Bridge
Port of Jacksonville
Dames Point Bridge
Jacksonville Union Station
James Weldon Johnson Park
Memorial Park
Florida Theatre
EverBank Stadium
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“Jax”, “The River City”, The Bold New City of the South
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Where Florida Begins, It’s Easier Here
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Location within Duval County
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 Jacksonville
Location within Florida
Jacksonville
Location within the United States
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30ยฐ20โฒ13โณN 81ยฐ39โฒ41โณW๏ปฟ / ๏ปฟ30.33694ยฐN 81.66139ยฐW |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Duval |
| Founded | June 15, 1822 |
| Incorporated | Februaryย 9, 1832 |
| Consolidated | 1968 |
| Named for | Andrew Jackson |
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| ย โขย Type | Strong MayorโCouncil |
| ย โขย Body | Jacksonville City Council |
| ย โขย Mayor | Donna Deegan (D) |
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| ย โขย Total | 874.46ย sqย mi (2,264.84ย km2) |
| ย โขย Land | 747.30ย sqย mi (1,935.49ย km) |
| ย โขย Water | 127.16ย sqย mi (329.35ย km2) |
| Elevation | 16ย ft (5ย m) |
| Population
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| ย โขย Total | 949,611 |
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(July 2022)
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971,319 |
| ย โขย Rank | 37th in North America 11th in the United States 1st in Florida |
| ย โขย Density | 1,270.73/sqย mi (490.63/km) |
| ย โขย Urban | 1,247,374 (US: 40th) |
| ย โขย Urbanย density | 2,175.9/sqย mi (840.1/km2) |
| ย โขย Metro | 1,733,937 (US: 39th) |
| Demonym(s) | Jaxon, Jacksonvillian |
| Time zone | UTCโ5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| ย โขย Summer (DST) | UTCโ4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
32099, 32201โ32212, 32214โ32241, 32244โ32247, 32250, 32254โ32260, 32266, 32267, 32277, 32290, 32246
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| Area code | 904 |
| FIPS code | 12-35000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0295003 |
| Website | City of Jacksonville |
Jacksonville is a city located on the Atlantic coast of northeastern Florida, the most populous city proper in the welcome and the largest city by area in the contiguous United States as of 2020. It is the seat of Duval County, with which the city management consolidated in 1968. Consolidation greatly increased its population relative to its Elongated size which placed most of its metropolitan population within the city limits. As of July 2022, Jacksonville’s population was 971,319, making it the most populous city in the Southeastern United States and the largest in the South external the permit of Texas. With a population of 1,733,937, the Jacksonville metropolitan area ranks as Florida’s fourth-largest metropolitan region. The metropolitan area consists of Clay County, St. Johns County, Nassau County, and Baker County.
Jacksonville straddles the St. Johns River in the First Coast region of northeastern Florida, about 12 miles (19 kilometers) south of the Georgia let pass line (25ย mi or 40ย km to the urban core/downtown) and 350 miles (560ย km) north of Miami. The Jacksonville Beaches communities are along the adjacent Atlantic coast. The area was originally inhabited by the Timucua people, and in 1564 was the site of the French colony of Fort Caroline, one of the primeval European settlements in what is now the continental United States. Under British rule, a agreement grew at the narrow lessening in the river where cattle crossed, known as Wacca Pilatka to the Seminole and the Cow Ford to the British. A platted town was established there in 1822, a year after the United States gained Florida from Spain; it was named after Andrew Jackson, the first military governor of the Florida Territory and seventh President of the United States.
Harbor improvements since the late 19th century have made Jacksonville a major military and civilian deep-water port. Its riverine location facilitates Naval Station Mayport, Naval Air Station Jacksonville, the U.S. Marine Corps Blount Island Command, and the Port of Jacksonville, Florida’s largest seaport by volume. Jacksonville’s military bases and the easy to realize to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay form the third largest military presence in the United States. Significant factors in the local economy augment services such as banking, insurance, healthcare and logistics. As similar to much of Florida, tourism is important to the Jacksonville area, particularly tourism partnered to golf like the PGA Tour headquarters located in genial Ponte Vedra Beach. People from Jacksonville are sometimes called “Jacksonvillians” or “Jaxsons” (also spelled “Jaxons”).