This class will focus on skill development in a range of ground skills from tightwire to stilts, diabolo to globe and performance technique. It’s ideal if you are thinking about joining Troupe. The class is weekly through the school year on a Tuesday evening. Book Here
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Tobias Weynberg
Emily Reed
Sadiq Ali
Rebecca Solomon
Richard Gillett
Heather Featherstone
Emily Kane Horsler
Claire Crook
Dave Clay
Joanna Harley
Tula Alred
Steven Houghton
Trudi Patient
Tim Byrom
Catrin Osborne
Caroline Veal
Beth Wright
Jon Cotton
Gemma Hopkins
Gemma Bond
Bo Clay
Special Occasions
Emily Rose Greenwood
James Harkness
Name: James Harkness Age: Too old for this shizzle, but too young to realise it. Active at Greentop 2000 – 2018, in the following capacities: 2000 – 2002, trapeze and acrobatics evening classes and weekend workshops; 2002, full-time student on the three-month Circus In Performance course; 2005 – 2012, Enterprise and Events Manager; 2014 –...
Acrobatics
Each session with start with a warm up, and will include conditioning exercises to improve flexibility and strength (especially core!). The small number of participants on the course allows the tutor to work with each person individually, so the course is suitable for complete beginners as well as more advanced students. Book Your Place
Holiday Activities
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Dr Nina Kane
Name: Dr. Nina Kane Age: 48 Years active at Greentop: 2001 – present. I first came into contact with Greentop when I was on the Board at Leeds Children’s Circus. In my time here I have worn several different ‘hats’, including parent of a student on the CAT scheme, MC at various cabarets, and Trustee....
Dot Hatcher
Hire Of Rig
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Hire Of Venue
Greentop’s venue is available for hire and is an ideal studio space for: photo shoots film and video shoots rehearsal Dance and performance events Facilities Include: 13m x 7m studio Semi sprung floor Self contained kitchen Black out Sound and light rig Acrobatic and aerial rigging and equipment
Hire Of Equipment
Greentop have an extensive list of equipment for hire for both amateurs and professionals to use.
Festivals / Performances
Greentop can add a new dimension to festivals by offering flexible performances (both on a rig and walk around) aswell as workshops for both adults and children.
School Workshops
Circus is a really exciting way to engage young people, particularly those with different approaches to learning and has a proven impact on children’s physical literacy, self esteem and co-ordination. We offer a range of programmes to meet your education needs for ages 5 – 18, particularly if you are an Artsmark school, both at our...
Corporate Events
As the only circus centre in the region, with over 20 years’ experience, we have access to some of the best artists around, including local talent and international quality acts. All of our artists and tutors and experienced professionals with full public liability insurance and DBS checks. Meet and Greet, Mix and Mingle and roving...
Youth Workshops
By participating in a circus workshop, children will be challenged and have fun in a safe and supportive environment. It’s an opportunity to learn new skills and engage in friendly competition with friends. Our professional tutors will guide children through their circus journey in our purpose designed circus space.
Adult Workshops
Try a circus workshop for an unforgettable stag or hen party. Our programmes are also a great way to meet new people and have fun with old friends before the wedding, birthdays or other celebrations.
Family Circus
A great session designed for the both grown ups and children to participate in. Plenty of fun activities to enjoy together. Sessions coming back soon…
Handstands
A handstand is the act of supporting the body in a stable, inverted vertical position by balancing on the hands. In a basic handstand, the body is held straight with arms and legs fully extended, with hands spaced approximately shoulder-width apart and the legs together. Book Your Place
Aerial classes
Classes for 8- 16 year olds of all abilities in Hoop, Trapeze & Silks skills all taught with conditioning games, warm ups / warm downs that progress towards sharing of work and performances with Winter and summer shows. Aswell as great fun and strength building, these classes are also great preparation if you are interested...
Hoop
The aerial hoop is a circular steel apparatus suspended from the ceiling, on which circus artists may perform aerial acrobatics. It can be used static, spinning, or swinging. Book Your Place
Silks
Aerial silks is a type of performance in which one or more artists perform aerial acrobatics while hanging from a fabric. The fabric may be hung as two pieces, or a single piece, folded to make a loop, classified as hammock silks. Performers climb the suspended fabric without the use of safety lines and rely...
Trapeze
A trapeze is a short horizontal bar hung by ropes or metal straps from a support. Trapeze acts may be static, spinning, swinging or flying, and may be performed solo, double, triple or as a group. Book Your Place
Acrobalance
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Taster Workshops (introductory classes)
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Private Classes (specialist 1-2-1 tuition)
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Circus Minis (Early Years Classes)
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Spectrum Circus (Autism Friendly Classes)
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Neighbourhood Programme
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Home Ed Circus
Mixed aerial classes of silks trapeze and hoop for Home Educated children aged 7 & above of all abilities building confidence, resilience and creativity. The weekly programme runs in school terms in blocks of 6 or 7 weeks. Book Here