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 Albany, New York
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Clockwise from top: Downtown from Rensselaer; middle-class housing in the Helderberg neighborhood; Palace Theatre; Empire State Plaza from the Cultural Education Center; North Pearl Street at Columbia Street; and the State Quad at SUNY Albany
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| Etymology: Named for the Scottish Duke of Albany, whose title comes from the Gaelic broadcast for Scotland: Alba | |
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Assiduity
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Boundaries of and major thoroughfares through Albany
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Location of Albany in Albany County (top) and of Albany County in the welcome of New York (bottom)
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 Albany
Location of Albany in New York (state)
Albany
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Albany
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42ยฐ39โฒ09โณN 073ยฐ45โฒ26โณW๏ปฟ / ๏ปฟ42.65250ยฐN 73.75722ยฐW |
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| Region | Capital District |
| County | Albany |
| Settled | 1614 |
| Incorporated | 1686 |
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| ย โขย Type | Strong mayor-council |
| ย โขย Mayor | Kathy Sheehan (D) |
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| ย โขย State capital | 21.94ย sqย mi (56.81ย km) |
| ย โขย Land | 21.40ย sqย mi (55.44ย km2) |
| ย โขย Water | 0.53ย sqย mi (1.38ย km) |
| ย โขย Metro | 2,811.6ย sqย mi (7,282ย km2) |
| Elevation | 148ย ft (45ย m) |
| Highestย elevation
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378ย ft (115ย m) |
| Lowestย elevation
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2ย ft (0.6ย m) |
| Population
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| ย โขย State capital | 99,224 |
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100,826 (US: 329th) |
| ย โขย Density | 4,635.77/sqย mi (1,789.90/km2) |
| ย โขย Urban | 593,142 (US: 73rd) |
| ย โขย Urbanย density | 2,186.3/sqย mi (844.1/km) |
| ย โขย Metro | 1,170,483 (US: 63rd) |
| ย โขย Metroย density | 416.3/sqย mi (160.7/km2) |
| Demonym | Albanian |
| Time zone | UTCโ5 (EST) |
| ย โขย Summer (DST) | UTCโ4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
12201โ12212, 12214, 12220, 12222โ12232
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| Area codes | 518, 838 |
| Geocode | 977310, 978659 |
| ISO 3166 code | 36-01000 |
| FIPS code | 36-01000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 977310 |
| Website | albanyny.gov |
Albany ( AWL-bษn-ee) is the capital city of the U.S. state of New York and the chair of Albany County. It is located on the west bank of the Hudson River, about 10 miles (16ย km) south of its confluence in the look of the Mohawk River, and nearly 135 miles (220ย km) north of New York City.
The city is known for its architecture, commerce, culture, institutions of forward-thinking education, and rich history. It is the economic and cultural core of the Capital District of the State of New York, which comprises the AlbanyโSchenectadyโTroy Metropolitan Statistical Area, including the welcoming cities and suburbs of Troy, Schenectady, and Saratoga Springs. With an estimated population of 1.1ย million in 2013, the Capital District is the third most populous metropolitan region in the state. As of 2020, Albany’s population was 99,224.
The Hudson River Place was originally inhabited by Algonquian-speaking Mohican (Mahican), who called it Pempotowwuthut-Muhhcanneuw. The Place was granted by Dutch colonists who, in 1614, built Fort Nassau for fur trading and in 1624, built Fort Orange. In 1664, the English took higher than the Dutch settlements, renaming the city Albany in praise of the Duke of Albany, the forward-looking James II. The city was officially chartered in 1686 under English rule. It became the capital of New York in 1797 after the formation of the United States. Albany is one of the oldest enduring settlements of the indigenous British thirteen colonies; no further city in the United States has been continuously chartered as long.