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

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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.

 

       

 

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

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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.

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

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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.

       

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

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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 🏆

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

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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.

diddi dance Annual Conference 2023

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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

diddi dance Wins at Disruptive Franchise Awards 2023

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Yesterday we attended the Disruptive Franchise Awards at The Oxfordshire Golf, Hotel & Spa, where thanks to so many of your votes we were awarded the ‘Best Online Presence’ award sponsored by Charlie Day Sales

We had had a fabulous day with Kristina Jones of diddi dance North East Wales who was finalist in the ‘Most Disruptive Franchisee’ category.

Of course there was time for a celebratory Tik Tok with original diddi dancer Anne-Marie  🙌

As always, thank you for your continued support 🤩

 

 

 

diddi dance Finalists in Disruptive Franchise Awards 2023

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📣Exciting news 📣

diddi dance are finalists in the #DisruptiveFranchiseAwards 2023 🎉
We need your help to win please vote for us here
The Disruptive Franchise Awards recognise UK based franchise businesses who successfully transform existing markets or create new ones through their disruptive strategies, products, services or approaches in their industries. The Disruptive Franchise Awards take pride in rewarding disruptive franchise brands that push boundaries, develop new initiatives, are progressive and hungry to be the best they can be to future proof their networks and have a bigger impact on a wider audience.

diddi dance Nominated in the What’s On 4 Kids Awards 2023 – Voting Now Open

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📣Voting is now open 📣

 

We are so proud to have six nominations in the prestigious What’s On 4 Kids Awards 2023.

The What’s On 4 Kids National Children’s Activities Awards awards are now in their 17th year . and are the most prestigious and longest running awards for the sector.

diddi dance are nominated for the Judged category ‘ Diversity & Inclusion Champion’ and we have five nominations that need YOUR VOTES:

💙Dani Meighen of diddi dance Sunderland – Most loved Activity Leader or business manager – North England

💚Kirsty Barker of diddi dance Central & North Liverpool & South Knowsley – Most Loved Music, Dance or performing arts Activity- Franchise or License territory.

💗Jane Mitchell of diddi dance Bexley & Dartford diddi dance Bexley & Dartford – Most Loved Music, Dance or performing arts Activity- Franchise or License territory.

💙Kristina Jones of diddi dance Wrexham– Most Loved Music, Dance or performing arts Activity- Franchise or License territory.

💚Cara Mitchell from diddi dance Bexley & Dartford – Most loved Activity Leader or business manager – South East England

 

Voting will close on 24th July at 12 noon.

Thank you for your continued support 🤩

You can vote here now! 

 

 

 

All About diddi dance Shrewsbury & South Telford

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diddi dance franchisee Charlotte who runs diddi dance Shrewsbury & South Telford recently became fully accredited by the Children’s Activity Association. To read all about her recent achievement just click here.

Because of this success, we at diddi dance wanted to take the time to tell you all about Charlotte and diddi dance Shrewsbury & South Telford:

 

 

How long have you been with diddi dance?

I started dancing with diddi dance in 2017 and bought the franchise in 2019.

What did you do before joining diddi dance?

I worked in an office for an online retailer which sold… men’s underwear!

What do you love most about diddi dance and running your own business?

I love meeting new families and seeing little ones exploring all our fun dance moves.

What has been the best thing that has happened to you because of diddi dance?

Being part of a franchise network and meeting so many likeminded women has been the best thing about becoming a diddi dance franchisee. The joint festivals and fairs I have done with other local business owners have all been amazing!

What has been a highlight for you since taking on your diddi dance?

The 2022 annual AGM has been my personal highlight. As I took on my franchise not long before the first lock down, I had to wait nearly three years before going to diddi HQ and meeting lots of the franchisees. I also won the ‘diddi diva’ franchisee award for biggest growth – it felt great to know my business was bouncing back after covid.

What is something you are looking forward to as you continue with your diddi dance franchise?

Growing my territory and getting more of Shropshire diddi dancing!

What do you enjoy most about your diddi dance?

Working in an industry that I feel so passionate about is amazing. Dancing with children and their families never feels like work!

What do you enjoy most about being your own Boss?

The flexibility which means I can be there for school pick ups and other events.

What does the CAA accreditation mean to you?

I am so proud to have been independently accredited to give parent’s peace of mind that we have professional policies and procedures in place to keep children safe and happy at diddi dance (as well as having lots of fun in class!). For me this is a really important achievement ensuring that I am providing the best service I can for families.

And finally, what is your favourite diddi dance theme and why?

My favourite theme is Bollywood! I love seeing the diddi dancers grow in confidence to make their flower line together and the moves are really fun to explore in class.

 

     

 

diddi dance Shrewsbury & South Telford currently has multiple classes running across their exclusive area. Contact Charlotte directly if you’d like to attend a class:

 

Mondays:

Darwin Community Centre, Frankwell, Shrewsbury, SY3 8JS

 

Tuesdays:

9.45am Panda-monium Play Centre, Horsehay, Telford, TF4 3EE

1.30pm Hollinswood Community Centre, 7 Downemead, Hollinswood, Telford, TF3 2EW

 

Wednesdays:

1.30pm The Victoria Hall, Broseley, TF12 5EX

 

Thursdays:

9.45am @ Wem Town Hall, High Street, Wem, SY4 5DG

11am @ Medieval Madness, J & K Vanguard Way, Shrewsbury, SY1 3TG

 

Fridays:

9.30am @ St John’s Church Hall, Dawley Road, Telford, TF4 2PD

9.30am and 10.30am @ Mereside Community Centre, Mereside, Shrewsbury, SY2 6LH

 

Saturdays:

9.30am @ Bicton Village Hall, Church Lane, Shrewsbury, SY3 8ET

 

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