EXCURSIONS AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES – INTRODUCTION

Our Spanish Programs include a dynamic, interesting and fun leisure program that is complementary to the process of learning the Spanish language. All activities are directed towards socializing in a learning environment and increasing the student's knowledge of Argentine Culture.

In this workshop we include different options all conducive for learning Argentine folklore, tango, Andean music, chacarera and chamame. Various instruments will be provided, including: guitar, percussions, quena (a traditional Andean instrument), amongst other native instruments.

Students will learn of the influence of European music into the indigenous culture and further understand how Argentine music came to be such as it is today.

There is no need to have experience playing an instrument nor to be able to read music. You'll quickly learn to play a few well-known songs.

This is a "must" for people who are interested in Argentine folklore!

For people who want to learn more about traditional Argentine cuisine! One free cooking class is included in the Student Activities, but there's so much more! Learn about the endless influences in Argentine food from Italy, Spain, and France paired with the fusion from the native peoples of the Quechua, Mapuche, and Guarani. Also indulge in the well-known preparation of grilled meats from Argentina!

Argentina is famous for its great Tango scene. Tango originated in bars and port areas of Buenos Aires where influence from the immigrating Europeans into the country played a great role in its evolution. As a result, tango today has influences from old Milonga songs (songs of the rural gauchos), Habanera (Cuban music), Polka and Mazurka (Slavic music), Contradanse (Spanish music), Flamenco (from Andalucia), as well as Italian folk music. All influences creating a great mix and exponential fun to dance to!