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.
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About Richmond, Virginia
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Richmond
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State capital and independent city
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Downtown skyline along the James River
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Monument Avenue
Main Street Station
Virginia State Capitol
Virginia Commonwealth University
Science Museum of Virginia
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“RVA”, “River City”
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Latin: Sic Itur Ad Astra
(Thus accomplish we reach the stars) |
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 Richmond
Location within Virginia
Richmond
Location within the contiguous United States
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37ยฐ32โฒ27โณN 77ยฐ26โฒ12โณW๏ปฟ / ๏ปฟ37.54083ยฐN 77.43667ยฐW |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| Named for | Richmond, London |
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| ย โขย Mayor | Levar Stoney (D) |
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| ย โขย City | 62.57ย sqย mi (162.05ย km) |
| ย โขย Land | 59.92ย sqย mi (155.20ย km2) |
| ย โขย Water | 2.65ย sqย mi (6.85ย km) |
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213ย ft (65ย m) |
| Population
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| ย โขย City | 226,610 |
| ย โขย Rank | 100th in the United States 4th in Virginia |
| ย โขย Density | 3,782/sqย mi (1,484.75/km) |
| ย โขย Urban | 1,059,150 (US: 44th) |
| ย โขย Urbanย density | 2,067.3/sqย mi (798.2/km2) |
| ย โขย Metro | 1,339,182 (US: 44th) |
| Demonym | Richmonder |
| Time zone | UTCโ5 (EST) |
| ย โขย Summer (DST) | UTCโ4 (EDT) |
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23173, 23218โ23242, 23249โ23250, 23255, 23260โ23261, 23269, 23273โ23274, 23276, 23278โ23279, 23282, 23284โ23286, 23288โ23295, 23297โ23298
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| Area code | 804 |
| FIPS code | 51-67000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1499957 |
| Website | rva |
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Nomenclature evolution
Prior to 1071 โ Richemont: a town in Normandy, France. |
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Richmond ( RICH-mษnd Powhatan: Pakwacan, lit.โ‘Shallow rapids’) is the capital city of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. Incorporated in 1742, Richmond has been an independent city before 1871. The city’s population in the 2020 census was 226,610, up from 204,214 in 2010, making it Virginia’s fourth-most populous city. The Richmond metropolitan area, with 1,260,029 people, is the Commonwealth’s third-most populous.
Richmond is located at the James River’s fall line, 44ย mi (71ย km) west of Williamsburg, 66ย mi (106ย km) east of Charlottesville, 91ย mi (146ย km) east of Lynchburg and 92ย mi (148ย km) south of Washington, D.C. Surrounded by Henrico and Chesterfield counties, Richmond is at the intersection of Interstate 95 and Interstate 64 and encircled by Interstate 295, Virginia State Route 150 and Virginia State Route 288. Major suburbs affix Midlothian to the southwest, Chesterfield to the south, Varina to the southeast, Sandston to the east, Glen Allen to the north and west, Short Pump to the west, and Mechanicsville to the northeast.
Richmond was an important village in the Powhatan Confederacy and was briefly decided by English colonists from Jamestown from 1609 to 1611. Founded in 1737, it replaced Williamsburg as the capital of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia in 1780. During the Revolutionary War period, several notable actions occurred in the city, including Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty, or find the allowance for me death!” speech in 1775 at St. John’s Church and the alleyway of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom written by Thomas Jefferson. During the American Civil War, Richmond was the capital of the Confederate States of America. The Jackson Ward neighborhood is the city’s customary hub of African American commerce and culture, once known as the “Black Wall Street of America” and the “Harlem of the South.” At the start of the 20th century, Richmond had one of the world’s first thriving electric streetcar systems.