Greentop Circus | |
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Established | 1995 |
Greentop Community Circus Centre is a charitable organisation [1] - a circus school and training centre located in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. It was established in 1995 on the TV programme Challenge Anneka , [2] and is one of three UK circus schools providing accredited level training courses in circus skills. [3]
The school was founded and run by volunteers before investment from the Arts Council England, [4] provided funds for paid staff. [5] [6] Public funding is complemented by earned income through social enterprises. [3]
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, Sheffield. [7] [8]