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When should I arrive?
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We would like you to arrive the day you start your studies period. The first day (and so is the most of the first week) will be dedicated to get organized in your room, find out where everything is, do your shopping, get to know the busses, and so on. Please notify us of your arrival date as soon as possible – way in advance.
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How can I get to the Galille Dance Village (Gaaton)?
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You can take the train from Ben-Gurion airport to the city of Nahariya (2.5 hours) and we will pick you up at the train station, or you can take a taxi for Nahariya train station to kibbutz Ga'aton (15 minutes).
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Do I need any kind of insurance?
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All our students must have a medical insurance that is valid for Israel. For the students of MASA project – we provide a basic medical insurance. For the apprentice - we will provide it with the cost of $1 / day.
We also suggest, although this is not obligatory, that when you buy your airline ticket, also purchase insurance in case of lost luggage or any occurrence during the flight. It is just a few dollars more. Good travel insurance will also cover you if for some reason you need to leave the country and want a refund.
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Where are the dormitories?
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The dormitory is at the Dance Village in Kibbutz Gaaton, a 2 minutes walk from the studios.
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Where do I buy food?
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There is supermarket at the Dance Village.
In the city of Nahariya, a 15 minutes drive, there are also quite a few restaurants, a shopping mall, markets and more.
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How many students are in a room?
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We have rooms for 2 students. The prices are specified in the student enrolment page.
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What about security and dormitory rules?
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The kibbutz is surrounded by fence and gates. The gate is closed at night with a security guard who will check any one who enters the kibbutz. Each student residing in the dormitories will have a key for the room. You are responsible for the key, and locking your own apartments, the program is not responsible for any valuables left in the room upon leaving.
You have to keep your rooms clean, no smoking is allowed, no drugs allowed, no pets are allowed. There are also night security patrols that watch the compound.
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Laundry facilities:
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You can use the laundry of the kibbutz for washing your clothes. The price is $2.00 / kg and you receive your clothes ironed aromatic.
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Is there a dress code for the workshop?
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We respect the traditional ballet dress code; try to look like a professional, mature ballet dancer. Girls, please wear your hair up so we can see your neck line. Also, the weather in Israel most of the year is warm, however for about 4-5 months, starting in November, the weather can be very cold.
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When can we do our shopping, banking, etc...?
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There will be an afternoon off in the middle of the week, when you can do all your private arrangements. the day will be published in the schedule.
Saturdays will be a school day off.
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Is there Internet connection in the rooms?
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Internet connection can be arranged upon request. Let us know if you bring your computer and need it.
IMPORTANT: If you are on any medication, you MUST notify the office, and bring enough supply, as you might not be able to buy medicine in Israel with a doctor's prescription from another country.
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