Greentop is proud to be a member of the Safe Space Alliance. At Greentop Circus Centre, we believe that circus...
Welcome To Greentop
Greentop Circus Centre is one of the UK’s leading circus centres with classes and courses for adults and young people, professional circus artist development, and tailor-made programmes and events for schools, communities and businesses. Greentop is a charity with over 25 years’ experience as the region’s circus centre.
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Our Classes And Events
Youth classes
youth classes
A range of circus classes in aerial skills, acrobatics and skills from juggling to wire walking. Age appropriate classes for 3-18 year olds.
Adult classes
adult classes
Discover a fun, social and alternative way to develop your fitness, creativity and new skills. Six-week courses, suitable for all levels from complete absolute beginners to advanced.
Hire Us
Hire Us
Greentop are available to hire for a host of occasions, celebrations and events. We cover everything from venue hire to circus skills sessions in schools.
Spectrum Circus
spectrum circus
Please use the button below for quick access to booking on Spectrum classes. Once in Bookwhen, scroll through the list of classes in the left column to find Spectrum classes.
gift voucher
Buy a unique circus experience for your friends or family.
The voucher can be made out to any value to suit you and is
redeemable against any course or event.
For further details please contact: admin@greentop.org
(Terms and Conditions apply)
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Proud to be a member of the Safe Space Alliance
Greentop is proud to be a member of the Safe Space Alliance. At Greentop Circus Centre, we believe that circus is for everyone. It’s a powerful, joyful way to engage people—especially those who face unequal opportunities due to systemic barriers, exclusion, or negative attitudes. Our values are rooted in safety, inclusion, and participation. We strive to create a welcoming environment where everyone can take part, feel safe, and be celebrated for who they are. That’s why we’re proud to join the Safe Space Alliance—an LGBTQI+ led nonprofit that helps people identify, navigate, and create safe spaces for LGBTQI+ communities worldwide. Their work includes: 🗺️ Maintaining...
Early-bird summer bulletin
This summer, we’re inviting you to jump into a world of colour, creativity, and circus fun! Our Early Bird Bulletin is your first peek at everything we’ve got lined up — from hands-on circus skills workshops and weekly classes, to exciting holiday activities, live performances, and all the latest circus happenings. Whether you’re trying something new or building on your skills, there’s something for every age, every level, and every curious mind. Come play, explore, and be part of a community that celebrates movement, imagination, and joy. Read our latest bulletin
Supercharge Your Child’s Development!
Circus skills offer a wide range of benefits for child development. Perfect for building strength, agility, and coordination, circus arts offer a fun and dynamic way for children to stay active. Whether it’s juggling, acrobatics, or aerial skills, there’s something for everyone. Here are 10 key benefits: Physical Fitness: Circus activities such as acrobatics, juggling, and aerial skills promote physical strength, flexibility, and coordination. These skills help children develop a strong and healthy body. Balance and Coordination: Circus training enhances balance and coordination through activities like tightrope walking, unicycling, and tumbling. These skills are crucial for overall motor development. Confidence...
Our New 2025 Membership is Live
We’ve just launched our new 2025 scheme, moving to an annual or monthly payment – gym style – membership. Some of the benefits: Unlimited Artist Practice Time, as you need all year round Access to equipment and kit in a dedicated practice space Discounts on classes, workshops and courses Reduced-price tickets for our shows and cabarets Discounted rates on centre hire Supporting the valuable work of the charity, subsidising the hourly training rate for artist practice And more… For further information about how to join the Greentop Membership and APT scheme, with details of each membership type, terms and conditions, and...
Opening the door to 2025 with Aerial and Circus Skills tasters and family fun sessions
Welcome to 2025! Greentop Community Circus are running family fun session and aerial tasters for young people and adults across the day on Saturday 4th January 2025. Family Fun Circus Skills Session (ground-based), 10–11:30am Youth Aerial Skills Taster session, 1:00–3pm Adults Aerial Skills Taster Session, 3:45–5.45pm For information and booking: Youth and families click here. Adults click here.
We’re seeking a new Chairperson and Trustees
Are you passionate about growing creative opportunities? We are looking for people to play a pivotal role in harnessing our vision and strategy to benefit our neighbourhood, artists and people across S.Yorkshire as chairperson or as trustee. Why should you join us? This is an exciting time to be joining the Greentop team with a chance to shape the next 3 year business plan and build on recent Audience Development work. We very much welcome your skills and talent, and we believe that in return this trusteeship will offer you a unique set of opportunities. Previous committee/trustee experience is not...
Spectrum Circus
We’re running two Spectrum Circus session on Sunday 5th January 2025 1pm- 2.30 pm ages 4-7: information and booking click here 3pm – 4.30 pm ages 8-12: information and booking click here
Sheffield Showcase
We’re delighted to be running a whole day of Circus sessions on Sunday 8th September, as part of the Sheffield Showcase. We’ve got a Family Circus session as well as adult and youth taster sessions. Hope to see you here! Sheffield Showcase 2024 (welcometosheffield.co.uk) 0114024408828 admin@greentop.org
Late Summer Timetable
We’re running a week of extra classes before our usual 6-week blocks start on Monday 9th September. You are most welcome to join us for any of these classes. https://bookwhen.com/greentopcircus 0114024408828 admin@greentop.org