Murat and Michelle Erdemsel

Hailing from New York City and Washington, DC, Murat and Michelle Erdemsel
are part of a new generation of cutting edge tango dancers in the United
States. They are recognized as an elegant and playful dance couple, with a
unique style all their own. Their fresh style of dance instruction includes
a strong emphasis on the embrace, musicality, and improvisation. Using a
holistic approach designed to give students tools to grow on their own,
their tango lessons successfully combine the technical analysis of movement
and the sensory interpretation of music.

Born in Istanbul, Murat has trained in dance, music and fine arts around the
globe. Known for his strong lead and musicality, Murat's background as an
artist and musician provides him with the perfect blend of senses for the
movement of bodies through time and space. Michelle brings to the
partnership a wealth of dance training and professional dance experience
across many disciplines with a focus on technique for injury-free dancing.
Together, Murat and Michelle are warm, attentive, entertaining and
accessible to students.

Murat and Michelle met in 2005 and
began their partnership quickly. They have chosen a style of living that keeps
them on the road. They live half of the year in the USA, the other half in Europe.
They have taught many times for the most prestigious Tango event in USA,
Portland Tango Festivals. And in Europe including TangoMagia, Brussels Tango Festival,
Murat and Michelle regularly visit Holland, France, Germany and Italy.
Their most favorite is spending time in Hawaii where Michelle was born.
For more information about Murat and Michelle, visit their website
at http://muratandmichelle.com