About Blackpool Circus School

The Circus School was founded in 1999 by ex Circus artistes who wanted to pass on their skills and love of Circus to the local community, they also recognised the health and confidence benefits that Circus training could bring, specially to growing children.

The School became a Community interest company in May 2008

The Directors are:

Yuri & Tonya Gridneff, Ex circus and Variety artistes who have travelled the world with their speciality act. Since 1990 they concentrated their efforts in teaching Circus skills to children in Schools from Lands end to John O Groats.

Blackpool Circus School also has a registered charity that benefits the community. Charity number: 1099795

The trustees are:

Penelope Miriam Marshall-Kalina LLB (Hons) LLM(environmental Law)
John Topping: Deputy Head teacher at Bispham High School
Michael Barnfather: Chartered Accountant with Rawcliffe & Company
Bryn Mitchell: Works with the PCT and recognises the health benefits from Circus training
Karen Fishwick: Mother of one of our promising students

Founders

Allen McPherson
Yuri Gridneff
Tonya Gridneff
Roger Mireles

The Teachers

Jose Hermida
Yuri Gridneff
Tonya Gridneff
Roger Mireles

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