Alex Emelin has produced, directed and starred in numerous circus shows of comedy, magic, acrobatics, animal training; conceived and performed never before seen acts; created a unique style and gathered a team of artists to bring it to life. His reel is long and still to be continued. Emelin is indeed building to amaze.
PERFORMANCES
Performances in USA with Ringling Bros & Barnum Bailey
“Circus Xtreme” show – 2015 – 2017
“Built to Amaze!” show – 2014
“Built to Amaze!” show – 2013
“Home & Family” TV show – 2013
“Built to Amaze!” show – 2012
Performances in Russia
“The Circus Continues” Nikulin Circus show – 2012
“Clown Time” Nikulin Circus show – 2010
Circus Show in St.Petersburg – 2009
“Attention… Motor… Action!” Nikulin Circus show – 2008
“Circus with stars” TV show on the “1st Canal of Russia” – 2008
“Christmas story” Nikulin Circus show – 2008
“Wind of wondering” Nikulin Circus show – 2007
“How to become a Snowmam” Nikulin Circus show – 2004
“Circus Planet” Nikulin Circus show – 2004
1st International Circus Festival of Circus art, on the Red Square Moscow – 1997
1st All Russian Festival of Circus Arts, Yaroslavl – 1997
Russian Comedy Art Festival, Saint Petersburg – 1997
“Young Olympic Games” closing ceremony, Kremlin, Moscow – 1997
Show with David Copperfield, Kremlin, Moscow – 1997
Performances in German
“Circus Krone” show – 2004
“Stars in der Manege” TV show – 2003
“People, animals, sensations” show – 1998
“Stars in der Manege” TV show – 1996
Performances in Monaco
26 – International Festival du Cirque, Monte Carlo – 2002
21 – International Circus Festival of Monte Carlo with “New Russians” group under the supervision of Alex Zaharov – 1997
Performances in France
“La Grande Fete Lilloise du Cirque” show – 2011
“Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain”, Paris – 1996
Performances in Sweden
Circus “Maximum” show – 2007
Performances in Denmark
Circus “Benneweis” show – 2000
Performances in United Kingdom
“Butlins Family Entertainment Resorts” show – 1999
Performances in South Korea
“LOTTE” Hotel “Las Vegas show” – 1998
International Tours
“Emelin & Co” USA – 2012 – 2017
“Emelin & Co” Japan – 2012
“Emelin & Co” Japan – 2011
“Emelin & Co” France – 2011
“Emelin & Co” Sweden – 2007
“Emelin & Co” Japan – 2004
“Emelin & Co” Denmark – 2003
“Emelin & Co” Germany – 2003
“Emelin & Co” Germany – 2002
“Emelin & Zagorsky” Netherlands – 2001
“Emelin & Zagorsky” Denmark – 2000
“Emelin & Zagorsky” UK – 1999
“Emelin & Zagorsky” South Korea – 1998
“Emelin & Zagorsky” Malaysia – 1996
“Emelin & Zagorsky” Switzerland – 1996
“Emelin & Zagorsky” Japan – 1995
*Emelin & Co – “Eccentric Clowns” a group of Equilibrists/Artists created by Alex Emelin in 1994
AWARDS
International awards for significant achievement in the Circus Art:
Badge of Honor for achievement in the development of culture and arts from the Ministry of Culture in Ukraine, Igor Likhovoy – 2005
Medal for significant contribution to development of circus art – 2005
National awards for significant achievement in the Circus Art:
Honorable Certificate for significant contribution to the Circus Art from the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Medinsky – 2012
Annual Professional Award ‘Golden Ostap’, Saint Petersburg – 1997
International competitions:
‘Silver Buff’ Award winner at the 2nd International Festival in Circus Arts Moscow, Russia – 2011
Special Award winner for ‘Comic Illusion’ – ‘Fur Coats’ act at the IXth Moscow International Youth Festival, Contest in Circus Arts, Russia – 2010
3rd Place winner ‘Bronze Elephant’ Award and Special Prize Bolshoi, Moscow Circus at the VIIIth Moscow International Festival, Contest in Circus Arts, Russia – 2009
Silver Award ‘Yellow Crane’ at the 7 th Wuhan Optics Valley International Acrobatic Art Festival, China – 2006
*Special Award for ‘Arena Wonderland’ Tour from CEO of National Circus and National Artist of Ukraine, Boris Zaec and Dmitri Shevchenko, Art Director and National Artist of Ukraine – 2006
Title Price winner and Special Prize Moscow Circus of Tsvetnoy Boulevard at the IVth Moscow International Youth Festival, Contest in Circus Arts, Russia – 2005
Special Prize ‘Geselschaft der Circusfreunde E.V.’ winner at the International Circus Festival of Monte Carlo, Monaco – 2002
3rd Place, Bronze Medal winner at the XVII International Circus Festival City of Rome, Golden Circus, Italy – 2001
‘Golden Bear’ Award winner at the 1st International Circus Festival of Circus Art, Moscow Russia – 1996
Bronze Medal Special Prize ‘Sacem’ at the International Circus Festival of Tomorrow Circus, Paris France – 1996
National competitions:
‘Golden Ostap’ Award winner, ‘Real Circus’ Nomination at the Annual Professional Award ‘Golden Ostap’, St.Petersburg Russia – 1997
Festival Award winner with ‘Comic Illusion’ act at the First All-Russian Festival of Circus Art, Yaroslavl Russia – 1997
First Prize in Original Genre winner at the Open Russia Contest of Stage Artist, Saint Petersburg – 1996
EDUCATION
Master Degree in Circus Art/Director at GITIS Russian Academy of Theatre Art
MEMBERSHIP
Union of Russian Circus Leaders (STSDR) – 2012