OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO WHILE ON YOUR PROGRAMME

SURFING LESSONS IN RIO DE JANEIRO:
GROUP LESSONS:
1 Single Lesson = £18.00
5 Lessons = £65

Surfing is a way of life in Rio and its home is Arpoador Beach, where our surfing lessons take place. Because of the fantastic rolling waves, the beach hosts to many surfing tournaments a year, and for the truly daring, spotlights on the beach also allow for surfing at night!

• Lessons are arranged in conjunction with your main project and each lesson lasts one hour.
• Lessons are arranged in groups with other volunteers or tourists up to a maximum of 4 people.
• You can choose as many lessons as you like.
• These lessons cater to all levels of skill, from Beginner upwards.

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SURFING LESSONS IN FLORIANOPOLIS:
Price: £89 for a Course of 8 x 1-hour lessons

The island of Florianopolis has 42 beaches and some of the most consistent surf spots in Brazil! Some of the beaches hold the worldwide surfing championships making it an ideal place to learn or improve your surfing skills. Lessons will take place on either Praia de Ingleses or Praia Barra da Lagoa, normally in the mornings. Your teacher speaks good English and is a member of the local Surf Association.

• Lessons are arranged in conjunction with your main project and each lesson lasts one hour.
• The course consists of 8 hours of surfing
• Lessons are group classes with other volunteers/tourists up to a maximum of 4 people.
• These lessons cater to all levels of skill, from Beginner upwards.

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STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING (SUP) IN RIO DE JANEIRO:
PRICES:
Includes the hire of a board.
GROUP LESSONS:
1 Single Lesson = £16.00
5 Lessons = £55

A popular and fun sport in Rio de Janeiro is the fast-growing Stand Up Paddle. This sport originated in Hawaii and is taking the world by storm ... everyone's doing it! Set on one of the most famous beaches in the world, Copacabana, you will spend a little time on land learning from the professionals on how to control the board with the paddle and keep your balance, before taking to the water for a great workout whilst admiring the stunning scenery.

• All abilities catered for.
• Lessons are one hour each

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PORTUGUESE CLASSES IN RIO DE JANEIRO:
PRICES:
1 Week Portuguese Course £395 (prior to starting your placement, including accommodation)
Portuguese Language Lessons £59 per week (5 hrs pw at the same time as your placement)
Portuguese Language Lessons £99 per week (10 hrs pw at the same time as your placement)

Take Portuguese lessons alongside ANY project or as an intensive introduction course before you start. You can take a course for any length of time to run alongside your placement - from 2 weeks onwards, OR you can take a 1 week introductory course before you start your project at a super discounted price:

• Choose from 5 or 10 hours a week
• Available at Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced or Superior levels
• You'll study on a one-to-one basis, unless you're in a small group of volunteers who all have the same level
• Classes are based on grammar and conversation, in which you will be strongly encouraged only to speak Portuguese
• Classes are held Monday to Friday and will fit around your volunteering schedule
• Enjoy the benefits of studying at a professional, prestigious school
• At the end of the course, you’ll receive a certificate issued by the School, stating that you have attended the course, to which level, and the duration in hours of the course you have completed.

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PORTUGUESE LESSONS IN FLORIANOPOLIS:
Price: £45 per week for 5 lessons of 1 hour per week

Your classes will take place at the home of a local Brazilian teacher who has taught Portuguese as a foreign language since 2008. She also lived in the USA for 8 years and speaks fluent English. Lessons take place around 30 minutes by bus from your accommotion.
Classes are in one hour sessions and take place Monday to Friday, and they will be fit around your volunteering schedule.
Portuguese Language Lessons (5 hrs per week at the same time as your main project)
Lessons are available at Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced levels and are in the form of private classes that are prepared personally to fit your needs. You'll also be strongly encouraged only to speak Portuguese

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CAPOEIRA LESSONS IN RIO DE JANEIRO:
Prices:
£75 for the first 2 weeks (4 lessons) includes uniform, registration and course fees £18 per week (2 lessons) for each additional week

You can do these Capoeira lessons concurrent with your main project. The course consists of 3 hours per week (2 lessons of 1.5 hours each) of Group lessons, but you have an option to do more lessons per week if you'd like to. The minimum length of this Add-On is 2 weeks and the price includes a one-fee cost for registration and a uniform.
You don’t need to be particularly fit, flexible or have previous martial arts experience to learn Capoeira.

Capoeira is not only a martial art, a dance and an art form steeped in Afro-Brazilian culture... Capoeira is a language, a form of self expression and an avenue which will help you to find a new freedom inside yourself. It’s also the perfect way to gain a deeper understanding of Brazilian culture. If you enjoyed running about as a child, flipping upside down, jumping around and playing games with your friends, you will love Capoeira. The basic moves are simple and, with a little practice, they are easy to learn.

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JU-JITSU LESSONS IN FLORIANOPOLIS:
PRICE: £19 per week, includes 3 lessons a week of 1.5 hours each. Also includes transport to and from your lessons.

Lessons take place in a classroom attached to a local church, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Friday evenings for 1.5 hours each session. Classes are held in groups where you'll mix with other volunteers, tourists and local people. You will need to wear a kimono which you can either bring with you or you can purchase one locally.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the martial art with speciality in floor fighting and grabbing, in which weight and strength are not the most important in fighting. Practice this martial art in a Brazilian style, with an experienced Brazilian teacher with over 20 years experience, teaching in Florida and Hawaii. Get to know Jiu-Jitsu Brazilian fighters, make new friends, learn the Brazilian technique and have fun!

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LATIN DANCE LESSONS IN RIO DE JANEIRO:
PRICES:
£39 for 1 week (2 hours of lessons per week)
£39 per week for each additional week
Each lesson is 1 hour in length.

Styles of dance taught: Ballroom Dance, Samba, Forró, Salsa, and Tango.

Brazilians seem to be born with the natural ability to dance! Wherever you are, you'll most likely be greeted by 'Samba Rodas' (circles), and it's hard to escape being asked to strut your stuff alongside the locals! Join us on a special Latin American Dance Course and get your skills up to scratch in the studio before hitting the streets. You can take Dance lessons at the same time as doing your main project.

You'll be subscribed for all lessons and you can pick and choose which you attend. Each style of dance is usually taught twice per week, so you could spend all week dancing if you wish! (2 hours per week total).

• Any level catered for.
• Group lessons with other volunteers and/or 'foreigners'
• Lessons are 100% practical
• Within easy reach of your accommodation

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PHOTOGRAPHY LESSONS IN RIO DE JANEIRO:
PRICES:

• 2-Week Nature Photography Course - £295
• 2-Week Lighting & Studio Photography Course - £395
• 4-Week Beginners Photography Course - £495
• 8-Week Full-On Photography Course, includes all 3 individual elements above - £995

Take some inspiring photography courses in than Rio de Janeiro alongside your main project. You'll enhance your Brazil experience and really capture the flavour of this beautifully enigmatic city with your lens. Courses are available at beginner, intermediate & advanced levels to cater for any kind of student.

The Photography Centre is the oldest and traditional photo school in Rio. It's located around 15-20 minutes from your accommodation on public transport. Courses run throughout the year - as you'll be working 1-1 with your tutor, the course can run at any time. All lessons are taught in English and all course materials are in English.
You'll have lessons 2 or 3 times per week. You’ll be taught using videos, slides, enlarged photographs and your course book. You’ll also have access to all the different cameras and studio equipment at the centre. Most students will work with both digital and film cameras. On the course, you will cover a variety of skills and ideas and have the opportunity to put them into practice in beautiful Rio de Janeiro! For example, the basic course covers:

• How to use digital and film cameras
• Technical skills including composition, lighting & colour usage, flash techniques, exposure and filters
• Practical studio photography, including portraits and still life
• Practical outdoor photography
• A visit to a professional studio

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