Membership & Artist Practise Time (APT)

Greentop Circus Centre offers a large, dedicated training space in which circus artists can practice, with a range of aerial and ground-based equipment available and drop in points for your own equipment. Whether you’re looking for regular slots for training, seeking teaching space, or one-off or irregular training opportunities, our membership and APT (artist practice time) options are designed to offer great value to artists wanting to maximise opportunities for practice: 

  • Annual membership – as much Artist Practice Time as you need all year round 
  • Holiday time only membership – as much training as you need during the dates of the Sheffield school holidays 
  • Monthly and Daily Artist Practice Time 
  • Private teaching sessions 

For further information about each membership type, benefits, terms and conditions and renewals, please read our membership guide.

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To join the Greentop Membership and APT scheme: 

  1. Read our Membership guide and Ts and Cs 
  2. Download and complete the Membership Form Greentop New scheme Membership Form 22’1’2025, selecting the membership that suits you, then sending your completed form to admin@greentop.org
  3. Successfully completed a validation workshop – contact leadteacher@greentop.org to arrange this
  4. Check the calendar below, book a slot and start making the most of your membership benefits 

 

All APT (artist practice time) bookings and memberships are subject to a satisfactory validation of your ability to train safely in your discipline. The validation may offer best practice recommendations and will include an induction to the space and equipment. Practice time is offered on a first come first served basis, irrespective of membership type and subject to availability. We provide a safe space for people of all abilities take physical risks, be ambitious and innovative.

Membership 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 
  • Flexible payment options and concession membership prices
  • And more… 

Our mission is to promote excellent circus that inspires people, strengthens communities and develops artists, which is why all membership fees go towards supporting subsidising artist practice.

Fixed and provisional slots times for Artist Practice Time are below, but other times are available. Please check on the APT WhatsApp group for APT availability.