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Next weekend TEFL Course:
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SUPERB SALSA COURSES IN BUENOS AIRES
Salsa music is a
synthesis of European and African musical influences that was born in Cuba. The
European part is the melodies and harmonies (from the Andalucia region of
Spain), whilst the African part in Salsa is mainly from the western coast of
Africa where the slave trade was most prevalent.
During your placement you will
have lessons with a private Salsa teacher of Cuban origin
who will tailor your programme to your individual level of expertise. Your dance
lesson schedule will allow plenty of time for sightseeing and absorbing
the experience of being in Argentina.
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►SUMMARY
FACTFILE |
| Start Dates |
All year round - you choose your
start and finish dates! |
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Duration |
2 weeks to 1 year, subject to visa
requirements |
| Requirements |
No qualifications or experience needed, just
a good dose of enthusiasm! |
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Price |
From £895 for 2 weeks, ranging up to £2,575 for
8 weeks.
Full Price List |
| What's included |
►Course
fees and some materials
►Accommodation
►Food (excluding
lunch)
►Meeting you at BA Airport
►Transfer to your accommodation
►Transport to and from your
project
►Full
pre-departure support
►Local in-country team support and backup
►24-hr emergency
support. |
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What's not included |
Flights, Insurance, Cost of Visas (if a
visa is required, but we'll provide necessary documents and assistance),
Transfer to Mendoza, Return transfer to
airport. |
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Who can do this Project? |
All projects are
open to all nationalities.
Unless otherwise stated, you need to be aged between 17 and 70+ |
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
Musically speaking Salsa is a group of Latin rhythmic styles that contain the
Clave beat; the clave beat is infectious, it makes the listener "have-to-move".
Modern Salsa is directly related to the Mambo in both its music and dance forms
especially New York Salsa dance.
During your placement you will
have lessons with a private Salsa teacher of Cuban origin
who will tailor your programme to your individual level of expertise.
The lessons scheduled for your
placement are as follows:
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Three private Salsa classes
per week, each lasting one and a half hours, these will usually be taken in
the late morning or afternoon but there will be some flexibility, depending
on your teacher’s schedule.
During your placement you will have plenty of opportunities to attend Salsa
clubs where you will mix with many different individuals to improve your skills.
Here everyone dances together and continually change couple - all lots of fun!
“Azucar” is a Salsa club located close to the hostel.
Your dance
schedule will allow plenty of time for sightseeing and absorbing the experience
of being in Argentina. You can also combine
your Salsa placement with a Spanish Course
"I’m having a really wonderful time! I feel that I’m independent and free
whilst still having a safety net to fall back on if anything goes wrong.
It’s very nice to know that there are also people from the company out here
to help if there are any problems. I would advise people to bring more money
than they think they need here as although it is cheap, there are so many
things to buy and do and with the food being so great you do eat out a lot.
Also be realistic about how long you want to stay. I thought 1 month would
be more than enough time but as soon as I arrived I realised I wanted to
stay so much longer!" Zahra Al-Nugaidi - Salsa / Spanish
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT:
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An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure into
Latin America.
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New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding
of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional
development.
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An entry on your CV or résumé that demonstrates
initiative and ability to deal with people of different cultures. That
will put you head
and shoulders above most others in the job market
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And best of all ... an unforgettable experience!
OPTIONAL
ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO WHILE ON THIS PROJECT:
Add
to your travel experience in Argentina by doing some additional exciting
activities - you never know, you could develop a passion for Latin American
dance, or learn a new skill!
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Tango Courses:
That most flamboyant and exciting of Latin American rhythms. Includes a
weekly Milonga (Tango party) – great fun!
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Spanish Language Courses:
You can take a few hours of private lessons a week at the same time as doing
your project. You'll be amazed at how much it will add to your enjoyment
during your stay.
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Photography Courses:
6 hours per week of photography lessons in colourful Buenos Aires where
there is a host of subjects you can capture with your camera.
This
project can also be combined with any of our other projects in Argentina, or
you could even do a second project in a different region of the country, thus
doubling your adventure and enjoyment!
LOCATION:
The romance of Argentina takes one's breath away. The natural wonders alone take
some beating! From the northern deserts to the southern Andean Cordillera, from
Iguazú Falls to the magnificent desolation of Patagonia, Argentina's geography
is varied and stunning.
Cosmopolitan Buenos Aires: This fabulous city is renowned for its
sophistication and has a surprisingly European feel about it. BA is reminiscent
of Paris and its tree-lined avenues and frequent plazas have a beguiling, faded
elegance. Downtown, the Plaza de Mayo is the traditional focus of activity.
Nearby Avenida 9 de Julio is popularly known as the world's widest thoroughfare
and, with its nine lanes of traffic, is truly a pedestrian's nightmare! Avenida
Santa Fe is the most fashionable shopping area.
Argentina is geared up to thrill - from nights tangoing in the chic quarter of
Buenos Aires to gaucho riding in the grasslands of the Pampas. Dynamic and
bustling, a city which seems never to sleep, Buenos Aires is one of the most
exciting cities in Latin America. Tango was born here, restaurants serve all
manner of world cuisines, bars play the latest music, cafés spill on to the
streets and nightclubs allow dancing throughout the night. |
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The Salsa World Championships
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ACCOMMODATION |
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HOSTEL:
You'll live a hostel situated in a beautifully renovated historic
building in Downtown Buenos Aires, very conveniently located for
exploring the city and doing shopping. It's big enough to be sociable
and fun, yet small enough to feel at home; a real chance to immerse
yourself in Argentine culture.
You'll share a
dorm room and have access to kitchen facilities.
The hostel
boasts of several amenities like internet and WiFi, a common area, DVD
room, library, book exchange and a housekeeping service.
Food: You’ll be given an allowance for your meals (breakfast and
dinner, lunch is excluded projects in Buenos Aires). This arrangement is
to give you the flexibility to sample the great Argentinean food. Right
on the door step of the hostel there are many cafes and restaurants with
great priced menus just waiting for you….the choice is yours!
HOST FAMILY:
If you would prefer a more cultural experience, we can arrange for you
to stay with a local Argentinean family. Host family accommodation gives
you the opportunity to become more integrated in the local community and
is ideal if you want to practice your Spanish (Basic/intermediate
Spanish is required to stay with a Host Family). You'll have a
comfortable private room and use of the kitchen. Breakfast and dinner is
provided every day and you will usually share a typical Argentinean meal
with your family.
Facilities in host families do vary, but you will have the opportunity
to express your preferences regarding the type of family that you stay
with (for example, a family with/without children, pets etc). If you
stay in a host family you will be provided with the contact details of
other volunteers living in Buenos Aires at the same time as you so that
you won't miss out on any socialising!
Please note that if you'd prefer to live with a host family, there is an
additional supplement of £107 per week, with half-board.
LOCATION:
The romance of Argentina takes one's breath away. The natural wonders alone take
some beating! From the northern deserts to the southern Andean Cordillera, from
Iguazú Falls to the magnificent desolation of Patagonia, Argentina's geography
is varied and stunning.
Cosmopolitan Buenos Aires: This fabulous city is renowned for its
sophistication and has a surprisingly European feel about it. BA is reminiscent
of Paris and its tree-lined avenues and frequent plazas have a beguiling, faded
elegance. Downtown, the Plaza de Mayo is the traditional focus of activity.
Nearby Avenida 9 de Julio is popularly known as the world's widest thoroughfare
and, with its nine lanes of traffic, is truly a pedestrian's nightmare! Avenida
Santa Fe is the most fashionable shopping area.
Argentina is geared up to thrill - from nights tangoing in the chic quarter of
Buenos Aires to gaucho riding in the grasslands of the Pampas. Dynamic and
bustling, a city which seems never to sleep, Buenos Aires is one of the most
exciting cities in Latin America. Tango was born here, restaurants serve all
manner of world cuisines, bars play the latest music, cafés spill on to the
streets and nightclubs allow dancing throughout the night. |
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TRAVEL: |
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You have the option to arrange your
own flights or we can assist you with your flight arrangements. If you would
like us to do this for you, we will liaise with you regarding available flights
and dates to suit you. All arrangements for your flight bookings/payments will
be fulfilled by Murray Rogers Travel Limited, ATOL No. 6856.
Where possible, we arrange for two or more people to travel on the
same flight and we will let you have the names and telephone numbers of other
volunteers on your flight, so that you can chat to each other or even meet up
before leaving for your placement.
You'll fly into
Buenos
Aires where you'll be met by
either Melina or Adriana Saccal,
our local organisers. From the airport you'll be taken to your accommodation.
Several days later, once you have settled in and recovered from the flight,
you will be introduced to your host teaching institutions.
VISAS:
Visa’s are not required for a stay of 90 days if you are a British Passport
holder. If you're from another country, we'll liase with you about
your visa requirements, if any, and make the Visa process very easy.
Where possible, all flights we arrange for you have changeable return tickets because many of our
volunteers choose to extend their stay once they are in their destination
country.
Changeable return tickets enable you to do so, within the limits of your visa
and the level of your air ticket,
of course. If you choose to book your own flights, you should endeavour to get
a changeable ticket.
To read about the excellent Support
& Backup we provide before you leave and during
your programme,
please click here.
We can also arrange your flight
dates
to give you additional time at the end of your project for travelling around and sightseeing - this is a
fascinating and wondrous country! |
Travellers team members, Adriana and Melina, with a
volunteer
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