Greentop Circus Explained

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1 June 2010 . New challenge for community circus - Lifestyle . Sheffield Telegraph . 2012-02-20.
  2. Web site: Greentop Community Circus Centre. The Finance Hub. 18 June 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20111001141517/http://www.financehub.org.uk/greentopcommunitycircuscentre.aspa. 1 October 2011.
  3. Web site: Greentop Community Circus Centre . Arts Council . 2013-02-08 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130208230608/http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/funding/browse-regularly-funded-organisations/npo/greentop-community-circus-centre/ . 2013-02-08 .
  4. Web site: Caroline bows out after ensuring the show goes on . Sheffield Telegraph . 31 March 2009 . 7 March 2011.
  5. News: High flier learns the ropes - Local stories . Yorkshire Post . 2009-02-04 . 2012-02-20.
  6. News: Rains . Kian . Sheffield-based circus group celebrates 25th anniversary with 'circusathon' to raise funds . 14 June 2022 . The Sheffield Star . 9 May 2021.

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