diddi dance wishes you all a very merry Christmas. We would like to thank all our families for dancing with us throughout the year and we look forward to more diddi dancing in 2025!
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diddi dance Franchisee from Central & North Liverpool Wins at the What’s On 4 Kids Awards 2024
We recently headed off to the What’s On 4 Kids Awards 2024, a wonderful evening that celebrates and recognises the UK’s children’s activities and businesses.
Running since 2006. these awards have now become the most prestigious and longest running within the sector and allow all children’s activity providers the chance to nominate themselves within both voted and judges categories, there even some special achievement awards too!
We’ve been lucky enough to win over the years, and it’s even more incredible to see our franchisees winning in their own categories as well.
An amazing night at the awards got even better when our very own Kirsty from diddi dance Central & North Liverpool & South Knowsley won the award for ‘most loved music, dance or performing arts’🎉
A huge congratulations also to Naomi from diddi dance Southport, Sefton & West Lancashire who also joined her as a finalist in the category.
We are so proud of them both!
diddi dance Launches New Package Opportunities
diddi dance have launched new and exciting ways to get involved with the diddi dance brand:
We now have new franchise and ambassador packages:
- diddi dance management franchise – includes large exclusive territory, training and support package included
- diddi diddi franchise – includes a smaller exclusive territory, training and support package included
- national ambassador program – those with a large social media following to promote classes and franchise packages by use of social media channels
- local ambassador program – do you know and love the diddi dance brand? Local ambassadors share social media content and recommend diddi dance at a local level within their community.
For more information about the new opportunities visit out franchise page, or watch Anne-Marie, diddi dance founder, talking all about it here.
diddi dance Reading & Wokingham Franchisee Wins Great British Franchisee Award 2024
Local dance teacher wins top franchise industry accolade
diddi dance franchisee Bethany Bianga has won a highly sought after whichfranchise Great British Franchisee Award.
As franchisee for diddi dance Reading & Wokingham for the past three years, Bethany has taken her business from strength to strength and is regarded as an incredible asset to the diddi dance network.
The award judges were impressed with Bethany commitment to the brand. “Bethany comes across as an extremely valued and active member of the diddi dance network.”
“She has shown to participate in all team events and keen to support other franchisees. She has expressed a strong passion for the brand and is not afraid to take on new challenges. Bethany promotes the diddi dance standards very well.”
Beginning her business journey emerging from the pandemic, Bethany has taken everything as a new and fresh start, her use of company image and branding is always thorough, with attention to detail to deliver the diddi dance standard.
Doubling public class business, and seeing a huge increase in parties delivered, as a new young business owner during a time when many established and experienced businesses have struggled to bounce back is a true reflection of Bethany’s drive, determination, and passion for teaching this age group and driving her business. Expanding her teaching team with successful recruitment and training in line with diddi dance operations to support the increase in business accordingly.
“We are so proud of Bethany’s award win. She has been a valuable member of our diddi dance crew for 3 years now and has built a highly successful franchise with an amazing community feel,” commented Anne-Marie Martin, Founder of diddi dance.
Bethany was equally as happy with her win:
‘I am absolutely delighted to be a winner of the Great British Franchisee Awards 2024. It’s fantastic knowing my hard work and commitment to my business over the past 3 years of running has been recognised and awarded. It has also given me a real motivation to keep striving towards excellence”
- The Great British Franchisee Awards are run by whichfranchise, supported by NatWest, Lloyds Bank, D&T, IBB Law, AMO Consulting and Chantry Group. https://www.whichfranchise.com/awards/
diddi dance Franchisees are Finalists in the What’s On 4 Kids Awards 2024
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.
diddi dance Franchisees Celebrate Their Business Birthdays
We know many parents will have been settling their little ones into their first school this week or maybe they’re starting a new school. Their new adventures can be daunting for any parent and we know how they want to be there for every assembly, performance, teacher meeting, sports day, the list is endless.
After enjoying the summer holidays with their families, our franchisees have also got the flexibility to adapt their schedule to work around any future school runs, term dates, and inset days.
September has always been a popular month for new diddi dance franchisees to launch their business and this month we are celebrating some big birthdays!
If you would like to find out more about running your very own diddi dance business check our franchise page for more information.
diddi dance Getting Ready for the New September Term
Are you ready for the new term? We certainly are.
The summer holidays are coming to an end and whether you are a regular diddi dancer or a new customer looking for a fun class for your little one to get involved in, you’ve come to the right place.
This September term we will be disco dancing.
You can contact your local diddi dance now to book your space, or pop your postcode in here to see what classes are running nearest to you.
We look forward to seeing you in class soon!
diddi dance Receives 5 Star Satisfaction Award for the 11th year
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.
diddi dance Members of the British DanceSports Association
We are proud to announce that we are now members of the British DanceSport Association.
With a mission to unify the industry, bring democracy to DanceSport, and create a sporting regulatory regime that supports everyone, they are committed to safeguarding both children and adults, and offer funding opportunities that cover a range of needs for anyone that takes part in competitive dancing.
Having yet another amazing organisation supporting diddi dance only further adds to our commitment in creating high standards within the children’s activities industry.
Our accreditations across so many different organisations and bodies show that certain areas of our business have to be of a very high standard in order for those accreditations to be awarded to us, and ultimately it helps to reassure our customers that classes are safe, franchisees and teachers are all DBS checked, first aid and safeguarding trained, and all of our policies and procedures are in place and up to date.
