Spectrum Circus is our inclusive workshop programme for children and young people on the Autism and AuDHD spectrum. Greentop provides a welcoming, accessible and inclusive creative space where participants and their families can explore circus arts, build confidence, develop social connections and have fun together.
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About Spectrum Circus
Our Spectrum Circus sessions are:
Child-led and paced to suit individual needs
Held in low lighting with no music
Run by qualified teachers with lived experience
Kept small and supportive for comfort and connection
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What we learn
Activities include:
Gentle, age-appropriate circus skills like hula hooping, scarf juggling, plate spinning, diablo, bucket stilts, flower sticks, balance beam, silk cocoons, and trapeze
Fun and silly warm-up and cool-down games to help everyone feel relaxed and ready
Grown-ups are encouraged to join in — it’s all about shared joy and movement!
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Circus for all
To ensure every child feels comfortable and supported, Spectrum Circus offers age-appropriate groupings tailored to the developmental needs of autistic children.
The Red Group is designed for younger participants aged 4–7 years, providing a gentle and playful introduction to circus skills in a nurturing environment.
The Indigo Group, for children aged 8–12 years, offers more structured activities that build on coordination, confidence, and creativity. These groupings help create a positive and inclusive experience for all participants.
We have regular monthly, paid-for Spectrum sessions, with some funded bursary places available.
For further details contact Greentop 0114 244 8828 or youthcircus@greentop.org
A massive thank you to Trudi for the workshop she ran for the Integrated Resource pupils here at Forge Valley school this morning. Both pupils and staff had a great time, children who struggle to take part in group activities and have motor skills difficulties got so much out of the session and a sense of achievement.
- Helen Latham, Forge Valley School
