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]

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  2. ^ a b "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.