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Choreographer / Lead Dancer
OLI GEMOLI
The creator and choreographer is Oli Gemoli who was born in England raised by an Italian Father and an English Mother. From the age of six he was trained by the Celtic Academy and the Boyd school of Irish dance. Oli competed all around England and Europe becoming a championship dancer, He also took part and placed in the world championships.
Oli was then selected to tour worldwide with top professional shows such as Lord of the dance and Riverdance. He then continued his career with many more shows - Rhythm of the dance, Magic of the dance and Kinettia for over 15 years.
After years of travelling and performing on many stages throughout the world, Oli decided to move and settle in Slovakia where he got together a group of talented musicians and dancers and created the show known as Irish Elements
Musician - Guitar / percussion / voice
GRAEME MARK
A singer-songwriter and guitarist from Northern Ireland, Graeme has lived in Slovakia since 2012 and now works as a musician exclusively, dividing his time between solo projects, his boiler-room rock band Cavedive, and of course Irish Elements!" Graeme is the beat of the show with his multi talented percussion, guitar playing and singing.
Musician - Violin / Mandolin/ Voice
STEFAN JOZSA
Stefan was born in Bratislava Slovakia. He plays many instruments such as guitar, mandolin, violin and accordion.
Stefan studied piano accordion and musical theory for eight years at a folk school of arts in Bratislava.
The last fifteen years he focuses mainly on song writing and flatpicking technique of mandolin and guitar which he has self taught or learnt through workshops and playing sessions in Slovakia, Czechia and Wales. Stefan plays in several folk bands as an author or session player performing in studios and open stage festivals throughout Europe.
Musician - Banjo / Mandolin / Voice
PETER KLEMA
Peter was born and raised in Bratislava Slovakia. He taught himself to play and read music, currently he plays - guitar, bass, mandolin and banjo. His favourite instrument to play is the banjo.
Peter plays in several folk, rock and swing bands.
Musician - Pipes / Whistles / Voice
KONSTANTIN BUBLIKOV
Kosta was born and raised in Saratov Russia.
After being inspired by his friends who at the time were playing flute and whistle, he decided to teach himself the bagpipes and various whistles which he has mastered over the last ten years. Kosta is a huge fan of the band Extremo and the medieval genre. He also plays in many bands and cant imagine his life without music.
Dancer
Perla Liana Adameková
Perla was born and raised in Bratislava Slovakia.
She started Irish dancing at the age of 4, at the Avalon Academy by the age of 5 Perla was already competing until this day winning various titles internationally. Recently Perla competed in Dubai and won the title of Mainland Europe and Asia champion for the third time.
Perla is passionate about Irish dance, she used to dance in her sleep when younger. The stage is her happy place.
She also won the Aisling award in the latest World championships 2024 in Glasgow
Dancer
Eliska Sedikova
Eliska was born in Bratislava and has been dancing for 9 years.
Her love for Irish dance began straight away after watching Lord Of The Dance. Eliska's dream is one day to be a part of the show.
She attended the popular Irish dance academy Avalon based in Bratislava and worked very hard on training and perfecting her dance style, this enabled her to take part and place in various international competitions in Europe and Asia.
Eliska is happy to perform on stage with many other great performers and especially enjoys Irish Elements.
Dancer
Simona Janikovicova
Simona was born in Bratislava and began dancing at the age of 6.
Her first dance school was the Irish Dance center in Vienna for 5 years. In 2013 she joined the Avalon Academy in Bratislava where she currently helps out and teaches.
Irish dance became her passion straight away. From numerous competitions Simona has placed top 5 in the Senior age group in Mainland Europe and Asia, she also placed very high in many competitions in UK and Ireland.
Dancing is her biggest ambition which progressed into professionally performing with many shows across Europe.
Simona cannot wait to be on stage with Irish Elements and share the energy, entertainment and her passion for dance.
Dancer
Kristína Brtková
Kristína was born and raised in Bratislava Slovakia.
She started Irish dancing at the age of 10.
From the moment Kristina first heard the lively Irish music and saw the impressive rhythmic footwork, she was captivated by the timeless beauty of Irish dance.
After then she realised it would become an integral part of her life.
Kristina attended the well known Avalon Academy of Irish Dance in Bratislava and participated in many international competitions including Mainland Europe, Asia and World Irish Dancing Championships.
Last year Kristina performed at the qualifiers championships in Dubai where she placed highly.
Kristína is happy to be a part of Irish Elements and perform on stage with the electric energy form the other dancers and musicians.
She also won the Aisling award in the latest World championships 2024 in Glasgow