Murat Erdemsel's Special Weekend Seminar
​January 4 & 5, 2025

This is your chance to learn from the best! Murat is coming back for a visit and offering us a 2-day weekend seminar on January 4 & 5, 2025. This visit will mark 20 years since his first visit to Hawaii in 2005 and he's excited to be back with his family! This seminar is for experienced dancers who wish to increase the maturity of their dance and explore its mischievous side.

Registration is closed. The workshop is full.

Schedule

Saturday, January 4
Less is more 
Noon - 4:30pm
Finding the maturity of dancing in the music. We will master the basics but also move towards an understanding of space and silence while keeping the holistic approach of dancing in the close embrace.
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Option to eat dinner together
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Practilonga
7pm - 10pm

Sunday, January 5
Devil is in the Details
Noon - 4:30pm
We will explore the mischievous side of the spectrum. From dancing waltz and the very specific ideas of instrumentation to Biagi’s challenging music. Bring all your curiosity. 

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Pricing and Location

Pricing for Weekend Seminar
Full Weekend Seminar (both sessions): $110 pp (includes practilonga)
One session only: $60
Practilonga Drop-in: $10

Location for workshops and practilonga
Mimi & Brian's Home Studio
​65-1171 Spencer Rd.
Kamuela, HI 96743
​Contact us with any questions

Registration is closed. The workshop is full.

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Murat is available for private lessons. Please contact him directly to schedule your lesson. m[email protected]

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Accommodations in and around Waimea

1. Waimea Country Lodge - 2 min away

• Price Range: $120 to $180 per night
• Description: An affordable, no-frills lodge, perfect for budget travelers looking for basic amenities and a central location.
• Website: Waimea Country Lodge

2. Kamuela Inn - 2 min away

• Price Range: $160 to $300 per night
• Description: Rates start at around $160 per night for standard rooms, with larger family suites and extended-stay options going up to about $250-$300. This makes Kamuela Inn a mid-range option.
• Website: Kamuela Inn

3. Mauna Kea Beach Hotel - 20 min away

• Price Range: $750 to $1,200+ per night
• Description: A luxury resort, with rates that can climb significantly, especially for ocean-view rooms or suites.
• Website: Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

4. Fairmont Orchid - 30 min away

• Price Range: $600 to $1,000+ per night
• Description: Another luxury option, with pricing that reflects its upscale accommodations and beachside location.
• Website: Fairmont Orchid

5. Vacation Rentals & Airbnb - distance varies

• Price Range: $150 to $500+ per night
• Description: There are numerous vacation rentals around Waimea. Prices vary greatly based on the type of property (cottages, farmhouses, or luxury villas), but most fall between $200 to $350 per night for mid-range properties, and $400+ for larger, more luxurious homes.
• Website: You can browse options on:
  • Airbnb
  • VRBO

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About Murat Erdemsel

Murat Erdemsel--Murat's Tango journey started in Istanbul in 1998. He is known for his insightful, thorough and analytical understanding of dance. Murat's background in visual arts and music sharpened his senses enormously and today they form a perfect blend for musicality in dance and the movement of bodies through time and space.  
Murat's teaching philosophy aims to provide students with valuable tools to take control of their own personal development. He is warm, thoughtful, entertaining and approachable to students. The style of his teaching is holistic in approach and clear in method.
​He successfully combines technical and sensory exercises with fundamental concepts that lead to all challenging possibilities of improvisation and expression. 
As can be seen in his own dance, he focuses on the origin of the movement that emerges from the connection of the embrace. Murat has created a unique concept that is characterized by musicality, playfulness, a balanced couple relationship and an awareness of social etiquette.​
www.Murat.Dance
www.YouTube.com/TangoFilm