CAST & STAFF

KANAMI

Planning, Production, Host
Firebird

Born in Hiroshima Prefecture.
Started learning Japanese dance at the age of 2, later switched to jazz dance and classical ballet, and studied at the Rosella Hightower Ballet School in Cannes, France, from the age of 16.
During her studies, she encountered the Barre au Sol Kniaseff Method® and received direct instruction from Jacqueline, a beloved disciple of the founder, Boris Kniaseff.

Later, she studied at the Moscow State Bolshoi Ballet Academy and graduated (obtained a diploma).
After training with the Washington Ballet, she signed a contract with the Columbia Classical Ballet in the United States and was selected as the lead in "The Nutcracker" just two months after joining, performing the full act. Since then, she has signed contracts as a soloist with numerous European ballet companies.

Currently, she regularly studies in Paris and conducts workshops in Europe, America, and Southeast Asia, as well as appearing on television and in magazines.

Author of "Lying Down Core Training of Parisiennes: KANAMI's Barre au Sol" published by Nihon Bungeisha.

Shota Onodera

Prince Ivan

Started ballet at the age of 6, inspired by ballet dancer Masaya Masutake.
Studied under Kimura Kimika, Saito Yukari, and Nikolai Fyodorov from the age of 12, and under Sato Yuji from the age of 15.
The following year, he studied at the Russian State Perm Ballet School, where he received a special award at the Perm Ballet Competition during his studies.
In 2017, he moved to the Rudolf Nureyev Memorial Russian State Ballet.
He performs in Russia, America, and various parts of Europe.

Erica

Princess Tsarevna

Started jazz dance at Musical Theatre STEPS at the age of 4, and later switched to classical ballet after rhythmic gymnastics and tap dance.
Studied under Ikemoto Emiko and Miyagi Noboru. Studied contemporary dance under Ishihara Kanji.
Studied at the German National Mannheim Ballet Academy from the age of 16.
Later, transferred to the Berlin State Ballet School and graduated.
Gained stage experience in ballet companies across Europe before returning to Japan.
Currently, she conducts workshops nationwide and in New York, teaching ballet, training, and the Barre au Sol Kniaseff Method® to children and adults.
She travels to France several times a year to receive training in the Barre au Sol Kniaseff Method®.

Nikolay Viyuzhanin

Demon King Kashchey

Started ballet at the age of 6.
Enrolled in the Russian State Perm Choreography Ballet School in 1990.
Joined the Russian State Perm Opera and Ballet Theatre in 1998.
Joined the K Ballet Company and was promoted to soloist in September of the same year. Became a character artist in September 2018.

Fedor Murashov

Choreographer

Graduated from the Vaganova Ballet Academy in 2001 with a bachelor's degree.
Active at the Mariinsky Theatre from 2001 to 2022. Graduated from the Russian State Institute of Performing Arts in 2014, obtaining a master's degree in Theatre Management.
Appointed as the Deputy Artistic Director of the Ballet Department at the Yekaterinburg State Opera and Ballet Theatre in 2017.
Started studying at the Vaganova Ballet Academy's Faculty of Education (master's program) in 2020.
Worked as a lecturer at the St. Petersburg Eifman Ballet Academy from 2020 to 2022.
From 2019 to 2022, served as a judge and lecturer for the Vaganova Master Classes at the Japan International Ballet Festival held in Kawasaki City, and in 2022, worked as an assistant to Yuri Burlyaka, the choreographer of "Esmeralda" for the Japan Ballet Association. Currently based in Japan, working as a lecturer.

Joseph BOUGLIONI

Artistic director of cirque d’hiver de Paris

Born into the Cirque d'Hiver family, he regularly accompanied circus tours during school holidays.
Started learning basic circus disciplines, juggling, acrobatics, and horseback riding at the age of 12, and also studied music (piano and trumpet).
Made his stage debut as a ring boy, participated in acrobatic acts, and performed pony acts.
At the age of 16, he began creating the act that would make him famous, "Fil de Feriste."
Performed this act for the first time the day after his 18th birthday, initially on the Bouglione Circus tour, and later worldwide from circuses to cabarets and music halls, especially at the Cirque Roncalli in Germany, where he performed for 15 years.
In 1984, Joseph was welcomed by the then Minister of Culture, Jack Lang, and received the French Circus Grand Prix, being recognized as the best French circus artist.
Subsequently, he participated in the Monte Carlo World Circus Festival twice, in 1985 and 1996.
In 1999, he presented his first show as artistic director, "Salt," at the Cirque d'Hiver in Paris, challenging himself to show his artistry and ability to lead a large team to the audience and circus members, and succeeded.
This was followed by the production of shows such as "Piste," "Trapeze," and "Le Cirque" (a show commemorating the 150th anniversary of the founding of Cirque d'Hiver).
A total of about 20 works have already been performed at the Cirque d'Hiver.
He has also produced over 100 shows worldwide, including in China, India, the United States, the Netherlands, Mexico, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
In 2003, he was knighted with the National Order of Merit, and in 2019, under the patronage of Princess Stephanie of Monaco, he received the Circus Ambassador Award from the World Circus Federation.

Past Major Circus Creations
EUROPA PARK (Germany)・CIRQUE VASQUEZ (USA)・CIRQUE RONCALLI (Germany)・CABARET DE LIDO DE PARIS (India)・CIRQUE TRADITTIONAL SANYA (China)