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diddi dance Franchisees are Finalists in the What’s On 4 Kids Awards 2024

September 13, 2024 by Helena Rigby

The prestigious What’s On 4 Kids Awards 2024 are just around the corner and we couldn’t be more excited to announce that two of our franchisees have got through to the finals! Congratulations to Naomi of diddi dance Southport, Sefton and West Lancashire and Kirsty of diddi dance Central and North Liverpool and South Knowsley. They are both up for an award in the ‘Most loved music, dance or performing arts activity franchise or license territory ‘category and we couldn’t be more proud of them.

Every year these awards commend those working in the children’s activities sector and bring everyone together for recognition, celebration and networking. It gives our franchisees a chance to be nominated by those that attend class, and to be put forward for awards really showcase how their hard work all pays off.

Thank you to everyone for your nominations and votes and we cant wait for the awards evening on 21st November in Southampton.

Filed Under: Autumn, Awards, Campaign, Celebrate, diddi dance, Franchisees, National News, Work for yourself Tagged With: Featured

diddi dance Receives 5 Star Satisfaction Award for the 11th year

August 29, 2024 by Helena Rigby

WOW! Over the summer we were awarded for the 11th year the 5-star franchisee satisfaction award.

Based on anonymous feedback from our franchisees, it is fantastic to know that they rate our franchise opportunity so highly and are satisfied with their decision to be part of our network.

To achieve this we are measured on:

♦  Training and support

♦  Franchise system

♦  Culture & relationships

♦  Leadership

♦  Overall satisfaction

We are so proud to have received this, and we thank our diddi dance crew for your time and we really do appreciate your feedback 💙💗💚

 

If you would like to join a network where you feel supported running your very own diddi dance and would like to know more, please visit our franchise page. We hold regular online discovery sessions too. For further information or you have questions, please feel free to contact Donna, our Franchise Manager.

 

Filed Under: Awards, Business opportunity, Celebrate, diddi dance, Franchisees, Franchising, National News, Summer, Uncategorized, Work for yourself Tagged With: Featured

diddi dance Sunderland Attends the Club Hub Awards 2024

June 1, 2024 by Helena Rigby

Dani from diddi dance Sunderland recently attended the Club Hub Awards as a finalist.

She spent the day in the brilliant company of children’s activities providers, networking and celebrating together.

Well done Dani, we are so proud of you!

Filed Under: Awards, Celebrate, diddi dance, Franchisees, Franchising, National News, Work for yourself Tagged With: Featured

diddi dance Franchisees in Final Stage of What’s On 4 Kids Awards 2024 – Voting Open

May 2, 2024 by Helena Rigby

Voting has opened for the What’s On 4 Kids Awards 2024 and diddi dance have 3 fabulous franchisees in the final stage under the category:

Most Loved Music, Dance or Performing Arts Activity – franchise or license territory sponsored by ICAP

The three franchisees are:

  • Kirsty of diddi dance Central & North Liverpool and South Knowsley
  • Naomi of diddi dance Sefton & West Lancashire
  • Jane of diddi dance Bexley & Orpington

 

 

The What’s On 4 Kids awards are in their 18th year, and recognises and rewards the most loved children’s activities and business in the UK since 2006.

If would like to vote for any of our franchisees you can do so here.

We thank all our diddi families for your continued support.

Filed Under: Awards, Campaign, Celebrate, Classes, diddi dance, Franchisees, Spring, Uncategorized Tagged With: Featured

diddi dance Attends the HSBC Elite Franchise Top 100 Awards Evening 2024

March 18, 2024 by Helena Rigby

Last Thursday we attended the HSBC Elite Franchise Top 100 awards evening held in London ✨

We are incredibly proud that diddi dance has now ranked for the 7th year in Britain’s definitive official list celebrating excellence in the franchise community.

Celebrating children’s activities being 13% of the elite franchise top 100 and the largest sector listed.

Every diddi dance is a franchise, a small locally owned run business meaning every customer gets a personal service and the business owner has a network of support and excellence.

Franchising provides people the opportunity to achieve running their own business with the guidance of a proven business model and support of a network to give the best road to success.  Contact us to find out more about owning your very own diddi dance in your local area.

 

       

 

Filed Under: Awards, Business opportunity, Celebrate, diddi dance, Franchising, National News, Winter, Work for yourself Tagged With: Featured

diddi dance Member of the Institute of Children’s Activity Providers

February 23, 2024 by Helena Rigby

diddi dance are proud to be a member of the Institute of Children’s Activity Providers. We were awarded the highest quality assurance rating of three gold kites where out policies and procedures were assessed.

ICAP are a professional membership body, and community of business owners and leaders operating in the children’s activity sector. They aim to champion best practice, raise standards and innovate, driving positive change and progression across the industry.

This gives all of our customers the reassurance that diddi dance provides a safe environment for your family.

Filed Under: Awards, Celebrate, Classes, diddi dance, Franchisees, Get children moving!, National News, Winter Tagged With: Featured

diddi dance Awarded 5 Star Franchisee Satisfaction for the 10th Consecutive Year

November 13, 2023 by Helena Rigby

Wow! We are celebrating being awarded 5 Star Franchisee Satisfaction for the 10th consecutive year!

This award is based on anonymous feedback from our franchisees. Its fantastic to know that they rate our franchise opportunity so highly. Founder Anne-Marie Martin, was extremely proud to collect our award at the annual British Franchise Association conference last Thursday, making our celebrations for 20 years of diddi dance even more special.

       

Filed Under: Autumn, Awards, Celebrate, diddi dance, Franchisees, National News Tagged With: Featured

diddi dance Finalists in Two Categories of What’s On 4 Awards 2023

September 18, 2023 by Helena Rigby

We are thrilled to announce we have made it as finalists in TWO categories in the What’s On 4 Kids Awards 2023!

Anne-Marie Martin, founder of diddi dance is finalist for Diversity & Inclusion Champion, and Kirsty Barker of diddi dance Central & North Liverpool & South Knowsley is finalist in the Most Loved Music, Dance or Performing Arts Activity.

These prestigious awards for children’s activities are the longest running in the industry with headline sponsor by Morton Michel.

Congratulations to all of our fellow finalists, and we look forward to seeing everyone at the awards evening in November!

Thanks to all that voted and wish us luck 🏆

Filed Under: Autumn, Awards, Campaign, Celebrate, Classes, diddi dance, Franchisees, National News Tagged With: Featured

diddi dance Awarded 5 Star Franchisee Satisfaction for the 10th Year

August 30, 2023 by Helena Rigby

We are so proud to have been awarded the 5-star franchisee satisfaction for the 10th consecutive award!

Based on anonymous feedback from our franchisees, it is fantastic to know that they rate our franchise opportunity so highly and are satisfied with their decision to be part of our network.

To achieve this we are measured on:

♦  Training and support

♦  Franchise system

♦  Culture & relationships

♦  Leadership

♦  Overall satisfaction

Thank you so much to our diddi dance crew for your time and we really do appreciate your feedback 💙💗💚

Would you like to find out more about joining our network, and why our franchisees are so satisfied with being part of the diddi dance crew?

Contact us today to register for our next open day on Wednesday 4th October to find out more and begin your diddi dance journey.

Filed Under: Awards, Celebrate, diddi dance, Franchisees, Franchising, National News, Summer, Uncategorized Tagged With: Featured

diddi dance Annual Conference 2023

July 1, 2023 by Helena Rigby

Last weekend was our diddi dance annual conference, and wow did we have the best time 🙌

Coming together, to learn, share knowledge, have fun and of course DANCE (check out our social media stories) and we celebrated our 20th year! 

A huge thanks to our fabulous guest speaker Jen Chapman-Boffin and to all of our wonderful Franchisees for making the conference and diddi dance what it is 💚💙💗

Could YOU be part of the diddi dance crew? Want to be at our conference next year? Here’s what we got up to this year. 

Join our next open day on Wednesday 26th July to find out more. Register your interest here with Donna, our Franchise Recruitment Manager or to find out more information visit our franchise page. 

Congratulations to our award winners: 

Debutante:

Runner up – Sophie Barnard, diddi dance Winchester

    

WINNER – Jo Sikking, diddi dance Woodford & Walthamstow

Developer: Naomi Sumner, diddi dance Stockport

Diva: 

Runner up – Laura Makinson, diddi dance Cheshire East & West

  

WINNER – Bethany Bianga, diddi dance Reading

EN POINT TEACHER Charlotte Leigh-Dowbiggin

Doer:  1ST WINNER – Charlotte Burgess, diddi dance Shropshire

  

2ND WINNER – Kristina Jones, diddi dance North East Wales

Discusser: 

Runner up –  Josie Ward, diddi dance Torbay & Exeter

WINNER – Suzie Harley, diddi dance Wirral & South Liverpool

Deliverer: 

Runner up – Liz and Rachael, diddi dance Plymouth

WINNER – Kirsty Barker, diddi dance Central & North Liverpool

Driver: 

Runner up – Dani Meighen, diddi dance Sunderland

WINNER – Cos Menezes, diddi danec Enfield, Potters Bar & Cheshunt    

Dude:

Runner up – Suzie Harley, diddi dance Wirral & South Liverpool

   

WINNER – Jane Mitchell, diddi dance Bexley & Dartford

Dame:  Gina Kane, diddi dance West London

Filed Under: Awards, Celebrate, diddi dance, Franchisees, Franchising, National News, Summer Tagged With: feat, Featured

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