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diddi dance Teams Up with RED January

January 4, 2023 by Helena Rigby

diddi dance are proud to be teaming up with RED January, a nationwide movement for mental wellbeing, led by the community, for the community.

Research shows that inactivity increases in the winter and this is linked to reports of lower mood and energy levels. Each year thousands of people across the UK sign up to challenge themselves to do some sort of movement every day in January to beat the winter blues. Participants are encouraged to choose activities that work best for them and their lifestyle.

Why not give it a go? Find out more here

 

 

Filed Under: Campaign, Charity, diddi dance, Get children moving!, Winter Tagged With: Featured

diddi dance Collaborating with Gabby’s Dollhouse in Class from 26th September to 2nd October

September 16, 2022 by Helena Rigby

Exciting date announcement

Join us in your local class from 26th September to 2nd October for our diddi disco. We’re collaborating with DreamWorks Jr. and #Netflix to bring the magic of #gabbysdollhouse to diddi dance.

Your child will enjoy an exclusive session that includes music from the show, dancing, and more! Look out for a special giveaway during the week too!

Don’t forget to tell your friends that Gabby’s Dollhouse diddi disco is coming to your local venue and we can’t wait to dance with you all soon. Contact your local diddi dance for all the details.

Filed Under: Autumn, Campaign, Celebrate, Celebrity, Classes, diddi dance, Franchisees, Franchising, Get children moving!, National News Tagged With: Featured

diddi dance Central & North Liverpool in Finals of What’s On 4 Kids Awards 2022

September 6, 2022 by Helena Rigby

We’re over the moon to announce that Kirsty from diddi dance Central & North Liverpool & South Knowsley is through to the FINALS in the prestigious Whats On 4 Kids UK Awards 2022.

The official ceremony and Industry Event of the Year will take place at Mercedes-Benz World in the Autumn. We love what we do and after such a challenging 2 years for everyone, this means the world!

Find us in Most Loved Music, Dance or Performing Arts Activity category award with sponsor Bloom Baby Classes

See Whats On 4 Kids UK Awards 2022 for all the details!

HUGE thanks to headline sponsor  Morton Michel, Get Bee Card. thinksmartsoftware , Trustist and all the sponsors who help make this event possible!

Congratulations to the finalists in the Most Loved sport or physical activity category that diddi dance or sponsoring we will see you at the awards ceremony 🏆
Mini Athletics
Toddler Sense UK
Tumble Tots
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We’re over the moon to announce that Kirsty from diddi dance Central & North Liverpool & South Knowsley is through to the FINALS in the prestigious @WhatsOn4KidsUK Awards 2022.
The official ceremony and Industry Event of the Year will take place at Mercedes-Benz World in the Autumn. We love what we do and after such a challenging 2 years for everyone, this means the world!
Find us in Most Loved Music, Dance or Performing Arts Activity category award with sponsor @bloombabyclasses See www.whatson4kids.co.uk/awards/ or @whatson4kidsuk bio for all the details!
HUGE thanks to headline sponsor @mortonmichel, @getbeecard @thinksmartsoftware , @trustist and all the sponsors who help make this event possible!
Congratulations to the finalists in the Most Loved sport or physical activity category that diddi dance or sponsoring we will see you at the awards ceremony 🏆
Mini Athletics
Toddler Sense UK
Tumble Tots

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

Gabby’s Dollhouse x diddi dance

July 25, 2022 by Helena Rigby

📣 Exciting Announcement 📣

We’re delighted to announce that we’re working with Dreamworks Junior and Gabby’s Dollhouse now streaming on Netflix UK.

Gabby’s Dollhouse and diddi dance are the purrfect match, so join us in class this September for all the fun!🐱💃🏾

Full details will be announced soon, so keep watching here 👀

Filed Under: Campaign, Celebrate, Classes, diddi dance, Franchisees, Franchising, Get children moving!, National News, Summer Tagged With: Featured

Thank You for Your Donations During CAW 2022

April 6, 2022 by Helena Rigby

Thank you to everyone who attended our special Kindness themed classes during Children’s Activities Week 2022.

We raised over an amazing £1900 for Caudwell Children 🤩

There is still time to donate if you would like to here.

Filed Under: Campaign, Celebrate, Charity, Classes, diddi dance, Franchisees, National News, Spring Tagged With: Featured

diddi dance at the Caudwell Children’s Centre

March 29, 2022 by Helena Rigby

On Saturday, Anne-Marie Martin, founder of diddi dance and our three diddis – Davey, Daisy & Dannee, all spent the day at the Caudwell Children’s Centre for the Children’s Activities Week Showcase.

We want to say thank you to everyone who came along to dance our special kindness themed week in our classes, and a huge thank you for all of your donations making such a difference to so many children’s lives 💜

 

 

                  

 

Filed Under: Campaign, Celebrate, Charity, Classes, diddi dance, Franchisees, Get children moving!, National News, Spring Tagged With: Featured

Meet Our Newest Franchisees at diddi dance

January 19, 2022 by Helena Rigby

We are absolutely thrilled to have had a number of new franchisees join our network here at diddi dance in the past year. Three of them have opened up in completely new areas, and one has taken over an existing area.

Meet them here to see where they are running fun packed classes, maybe they are local to you? If you’d like to join one of their classes, please contact them below or complete an enquiry form to book a trial here

 

diddi dance Southampton

“Hello! I’m Andrea and you are all very welcome at diddi dance Southampton! Dance has always featured in my life, from the ballet and tap classes I attended from age 3, to having a good old boogie with the girls on a Saturday night aged…well that’s a secret! And although dance styles and music influences have changed, my love of moving to music has remained a constant.

diddi dance really is so much more than dancing to music. It offers the children physical and social development in a fun and friendly way. Children are free to express themselves, be creative and burn off their boundless energy! And for adults? Well, we get to be part of the fun too as our involvement nurtures and supports the growth of their confidence and abilities.

diddi dance’s unique tunes are just so catchy that they’ll get your toes a-tapping and your hips a-wiggling and I cannot wait to share this with you at a diddi dance class in Southampton.”

 

 

diddi dance Reading & Wokingham

Bethany Bianga has taken over diddi dance Reading & Wokingham from the fabulous Andrea Bickford who ran diddi dance for a few years,. Bethany was a teacher here so some of you may already know her.

“Former UK Hip Hop champion, I have years of dance teaching experience and will ensure that the class is great fun for your little one!

dance Reading & Wokingham it’s always been a dream of mine to own my own dance business and I can’t wait to share my love and passion of dance with you all. I’ve been dancing for 20 years now, my love for dance grows and grows every day. I’m so excited to be taking over diddi”

 

 

 

diddi dance Sunderland

“Hi, I’m Dani & I’m super excited to be introducing diddi dance Sunderland to you! I have always had a love of dance from a young age having trained as a dancer from the age of 6 doing tap, ballet, jazz, modern, and then going on to study contemporary at college. I then continued onto university completing my BA (Hons) in Performing Arts specialising in dance.

I worked as a children’s entertainer and dancer in hotels all over the Canaries & Balearic Islands which was just the best and spent a number of years working in nurseries which I loved….watching the children grow and learn was such a beautiful experience.

After a few years out, and being a Mummy to my 2 gorgeous little boys I’ve decided now is the time to go back to my roots and get my dancing shoes back on and have some fun….life is for living after all!!

Can’t wait to share this journey with you all…..let’s get dancing!” 💃🏻🕺🏻

 

diddi dance Central & North Liverpool and South Knowsley

“My name is Kirsty and I’m the owner of diddi dance Central & North Liverpool & South Knowsley ready to launch in January 2022.

Dancing is my passion and I have always loved passing that on through my love of teaching. With a Master’s in Teaching & Learning, a PGCE in Performing Arts and a dance studies BA HONS degree along with over twelve years experience of secondary school teaching and many years of professional dance experience I have a broad expertise in dance. Since having my two boys I was always looking for places and activities to take them to and this is when I found diddi dance and started my own business.

At diddi dance we enhance children’s endless energy and enthusiasm through funky, full of fun sessions that build confidence, coordination and creativity. diddi dance will encourage a love of movement that will last a lifetime. Through exploring 16 different dance styles suitable for boys and girls, we want to be the first stepping-stone in a healthy & developed lifestyle for all toddlers.”

 

If you have a passion for getting children moving, and would like to find out more about a franchise, take a look at our franchise page or please feel free to contact Donna, our Franchise Manager, who will be happy to answer any questions you have.

 

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

diddi dance exclusive Music, Movement and Dance expert on What’s On 4 Kids directory

May 10, 2021 by Helena Rigby

📣 Exciting news 📣

We’re buzzing to be the exclusive Music, Movement and Dance Expert on What’s On 4 Kids – the UK’s best directory of classes personalised for your children and your area 💃🏻🕺🏿🎶

To celebrate the safe return of children’s classes this April, What’s On 4 Kids are giving away a YEAR’S WORTH OF FREE CHILDREN’S CLASSES.

Anyone who has signed up to be a member of the What’s On 4 Kids site is eligible to win up to £1000 to redeem on classes. Perhaps even with diddi dance! If you have already signed up, then please share with a friend!

So sign up for your free membership here

Let’s Get Busy Again!

Filed Under: Campaign, Celebrate, Classes, diddi dance, Franchisees, Franchising, Get children moving!, National News, Spring Tagged With: Featured

diddi dance welcomed four new franchisees in 2020

January 26, 2021 by Helena Rigby

We are absolutely thrilled to have welcomed four new franchisees to our network in the last year.

Laura, Constantina and Gemma all took over existing franchises that have been running for a number of years and Andrea opened up in a brand new area of Southampton.

Meet them here and feel free to contact them to find out more (face to face classes are currently paused but may be running an online option)

 

Laura Hughes – South East Hampshire & Chichester

“I absolute love teaching dance and sharing my passion with all of your lovely children. I was very diddi myself when I first started dancing at the age of 4 and am proud to have graduated from the University of Chichester with a BA Hons Degree in Dance in 2016. Being able to work in dance full time is a dream come true and I am very thankful for everyone’s ongoing support”.

 

 

 

 

 

Constantina Menezes – Enfield & Potters Bar

“Hey, I’m Constantina but everyone calls me Cos.

I have been dancing from a young age entering dance competitions, and I attended a dance academy from the age of 3. I continued my love for dancing and performing arts at Chickenshed Theatre and got the chance to perform at The Royal Albert Hall. I am qualified Level 3 and Level 5 Early Years Practitioner.

I can’t wait to meet all your diddi faces and be dancing and having fun with you.”

 

 

 

 

Gemma Edmenson –Eastbourne, Tunbridge Wells & Hastings

“I’m Gemma, mum to a very lively little boy and ex professional dancer. In my pre-child life I trained in dance and musical theatre and danced in various productions both in the UK and internationally. I also taught various dance classes and choreographed for a variety of different projects.

I first came across diddi dance as a mum, when I took my then 18 month old son along to his first class 2 years ago. We both absolutely loved it from the start. It was so nice to see the children grow in confidence and being encouraged to develop at their own pace, whilst being introduced to so many different dance styles. I am very much looking forward to helping lots of children and parents enjoy dancing together, just as I did with my own little one!”

 

Andrea McCrea – Southampton

“Hello! I’m Andrea and you are all very welcome at diddi dance Southampton! Dance has always featured in my life, from the ballet and tap classes I attended from age 3, to having a good old boogie with the girls on a Saturday night aged…well that’s a secret! And although dance styles and music influences have changed, my love of moving to music has remained a constant.

diddi dance really is so much more than dancing to music. It offers the children physical and social development in a fun and friendly way. Children are free to express themselves, be creative and burn off their boundless energy! And for adults? Well, we get to be part of the fun too as our involvement nurtures and supports the growth of their confidence and abilities.

diddi dance’s unique tunes are just so catchy that they’ll get your toes a-tapping and your hips a-wiggling and I cannot wait to share this with you at a diddi dance class in Southampton.”

 

Have you thought about a diddi dance franchise?

Are you thinking about starting a new business in 2021? Would you like to find out more? See what some of our current franchisees have to say and take a look at our franchise page for more information or contact Recruitment Franchise Manager Donna, who’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have. 

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

Group Ex-Festival powered by classfinder running this weekend 25-27th September

September 23, 2020 by Helena Rigby

 

📣 Join us this weekend for the classfinder Group Ex Festival  📣
@classfinder is running a three-day group ex festival from 25th-27th September 2020. There are classes for all ages and abilities, with over 40 fitness brands delivering 45-minute virtual sessions via Zoom 🎉

Our diddi dance session with Anne-Marie will be at 11am on Sunday morning, you can join us for just £5 for a household or if you are interested in taking part in more than three classes, we recommend you purchase our weekend class pass for £15.

This event is raising funds to help out the Community Fitness Network Get Yer Kit On project, which works to support young women around the UK to access physical activity. The initiative provides group exercise opportunities and sports clothing, as well as accessible training to increase employability and promote positive mental health. Find out more here: https://www.communityfitnessnetwork.org/get-yer-kit-on

🏆 Each ticket sold will be entered into a raffle to win a £2,000 Virgin Holidays voucher, courtesy of Raffolux. With a two year time frame in which to use the voucher in the UK or abroad, you can rest assured your future plans are safe. Terms and conditions apply. See Raffolux website here: https://raffolux.com/tcs/

DON’T MISS OUT! Get your tickets now: https://bookwhen.com/classfinderfestival#focus=ev-sqoj-20200925181500

Filed Under: Autumn, Campaign, Celebrate, Classes, diddi dance, Festival, Franchisees, Get children moving!, National News Tagged With: Featured

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