Greentop Circus

Greentop Community Circus Centre is the only circus school in Yorkshire, England, and was established in 1995 on the TV programme Challenge Anneka,[1] and is one of three UK circus schools providing accredited level training courses in circus skills.[2]

The school was founded and run by volunteers before investment from the Arts Council England,[3] provided funds for paid staff.[4][5] Public funding is complemented by earned income through social enterprises.[2]

The school is a founder member of the UK Circus Training Action Group alongside three other UK circus schools: The Circus Space, Circomedia, and Skylight. It is based in the former church of St Thomas, Brightside.[6][7]

References
  1. "New challenge for community circus - Lifestyle". Sheffield Telegraph. 1 June 2010. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
  2. "Greentop Community Circus Centre". The Finance Hub. Archived from the original on 1 October 2011. Retrieved 18 June 2012.
  3. "Greentop Community Circus Centre". Arts Council. Archived from the original on 8 February 2013. Retrieved 8 February 2013.
  4. "Caroline bows out after ensuring the show goes on". Sheffield Telegraph. 31 March 2009. Retrieved 7 March 2011.
  5. "High flier learns the ropes - Local stories". Yorkshire Post. 4 February 2009. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
  6. Historic England. "Greentop Circus Training Centre (Grade II) (1255153)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  7. Rains, Kian (9 May 2021). "Sheffield-based circus group celebrates 25th anniversary with 'circusathon' to raise funds". The Sheffield Star. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
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