About
Lea Toran Jenner (German/Spanish) and Francis Perreault (Canadian) met each other at the École Nationale de Cirque in Montréal in 2011. In search of new challenges, they decided to work together in one Single Cyr Wheel to create an innovative circus discipline - the Cyr Wheel Duo.
After training together for over 3 years, Duo Unity found their style in combining their strengths with poetic sensibility while creating a romantic atmosphere by mixing grace with danger.
For their act, Lea & Francis have been rewarded with a Bronze Medal at the prestigious Circus Festival Cirque de Demain in Paris, France 2015, a Silver Award at the Budapest Lyrical Circus Festival, Hungary 2020, and a Gold Medal & Audience Award at the International Festival of Albacete, Spain 2019.
Duo Unity has worked internationally with different circus and variety shows as well as special events and TV appearances. Their latest long term engagement has been with the prestigious Moulin Rouge in Paris (2017-2018).
Awards
∞ Gold Award ‘’Cirquijote de Oro’’ at the 12th ''Festival International de Circo de
Albacete'' in Albacete (Spain). (2019)
∞ Silver Award ‘’Second Prize’’ at the 13th ''Budapest Circus Festival: Lyrical
Circus Late Night Show'' in Budapest (Hungary). (2020)
∞ Bronze Medal at the 36th ''Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain''
in Paris (France). (2015)
∞ Pulic’s Choice Award ''Premio Especial del Publico'' at the 12th ''Festival
International de Circo de Albacete'' in Albacete (Spain). (2019)
∞ Special Prize of the Moulin Rouge of Paris ''Prix Moulin Rouge'' at the 36th ''Festival
Mondial du Cirque de Demain'' in Paris (France). (2015)
∞ Special Prize ''Festival International du Cirque de Val d'Oise'' at the at the Moscow
International Festival of Circus Art ‘’Idol’’ in Moscow (Russia). (2016)
∞ Special Prize ''Premio Circo Sensaciones'' at the 12th ''Festival International de Circo
de Albacete'' in Albacete (Spain). (2019)
