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New diddi dance classes starting in January 2019

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We have a number of new classes starting in January and we at diddi dance want to be sure you know about all of them! Here is what is launching with the start of the new half term in your area for each diddi dance franchise. The list below is from North to South in the UK

diddi dance Chester & North Wales :

  • Starting 7th January, Monday @ 2:00pm – All Saints Church, 2 Vicarage Rd, Hoole Rd, Chester CH2 3HZ

diddi dance Loughborough, Hinkley, Oadby & Surrounding:

  • Starting 21st January, Monday @ 11:00am – Abbeyfield Care Home, Westfield House, 44 Westfield Drive, Loughborough, LE11 3QL (please note this is an intergenerational class)

diddi dance Essex:

  • Starting 10th January, Thursday @ 9:45am – St Luke’s Church Hall, St Luke’s Road, Southend SS2 4AB
  • Starting 11th January, Friday @ 9:45am – St George’s Church Hall, Rushbottom Lane, Benfleet SS7 4DN
  • Starting 23rd January, Wednesday @ 1pm – Fitnfab, 10 Village Square (near Asda), Chelmer Village,
    Chelmsford CM2 6RF

diddi dance Reading & Wokingham :

  • Starting 8th January, Tuesday @ 10:00am – Lord Harris Court, Mole Road, Sindlesham, Wokingham, RG41 5EA (please note that this is an inter-generational class run from a residential care home)

diddi dance North London:

  • Starting 10th January, Thursday @ 4pm – Spark/99, 99 Myddleton Road, N22 8NE

diddi dance Bexley & Dartford:

  • Starting 11th January, Friday @ 10:00am – Chislehurst Methodist Church, Prince Imperial Road, Chislehurst
    Kent, BR7 5LX
  • Starting 12th January, Saturday @ 1:00pm – Holy Trinity Church, 1 Hurst Road, Sidcup, DA15 9AE

diddi dance Mid & East Surrey:

  • Starting 7th January, Monday @ 9:15am – Ruxley Church Ewell, Ruxley Lane, Ewell, Epsom, KT19 0JG
  • Starting 7th January, Monday @ 11:00am – St.Mary’s Ewell, London Road, Ewell, (Epsom) Surrey, KT17 2AY

diddi dance Brighton, Worthing & Horsham:

  • Starting 12th January, Saturday @ 9.15am – Worthing High School, South Farm Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN14 7AR
Why not book your trial for one of these new classes today! Visit our Contact Page to get in touch with your local diddi dance now.
We hope your toddler can join us for our current theme – CHARLESTON!!!

 

 

 

New diddi dance franchise – Southport, Sefton & West Lancashire

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We here at diddi dance HO would like to take this opportunity to welcome our newest franchisee, Lois, who will be running the new franchise – diddi dance Southport, Sefton & West Lancashire.

Lois will be launching her new classes from January in Birkdale and Formby. Watch this space for more information!

To register your interest with Lois and book a free trial, fill in our Book a Free Trial form and select her name or you can email her directly by clicking here 🙂

A little bit more about Lois:

Tell us a bit about yourself:

I am mum to 3 young children, my eldest 5 and my youngest 13 months. They keep me both busy and happy.

What did you do before diddi dance?

I am a qualified primary school teacher and have been teaching for 10 years, mainly within the EYFS. I have extensive knowledge of child development and the early years curriculum.

Why did you choose a diddi dance franchise?

I enjoy working with children immensely and have a love and passion for dancing. I am really excited about having an enjoyable career that fits around my family. Dancing can enhance all areas of a child’s development including social skills, emotions, creativity, physical skills…the list is endless. I am looking forward to bringing mums and their little ones together in a friendly relaxed environment where we can learn, grow and laugh together.

What are you most excited about for your new business?

Bringing the joy and excitement of diddi dance to the boys and girls around me. I am looking forward to dancing and having fun every day!

And finally, which diddi dance theme are you looking forward to the most and why?

Bollywood! Whilst travelling in India I fell I love with their hip shaking, arms moving, feet stomping dances!

 

Don’t forget to book your FREE trial today!

New diddi dance franchise – Bromley, Dulwich & Surrounding

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We here at diddi dance HO would like to take this opportunity to welcome our newest franchisee, Lucinda, who will be running the new franchise – diddi dance Bromley, Dulwich & Surrounding.

Lucinda will be launching her new classes from January in Bromley, Orpington, Keston, Farnborough, Dulwich and Beckenham. Watch this space for more information!

To register your interest with Lucinda and book a free trial, fill in our Book a Free Trial form and select her name or you can email her directly by clicking here 🙂

A little bit more about Lucinda:

Tell us a bit about yourself:

I became a performer from the age of 10 attending full time theatre school, appearing in commercials and film. I was lucky enough to attend the Royal Ballet summer school. I later went on to attend the Centre College, where I studied for a 3 year professional musical theatre course and gained my teaching qualifications in I.S.T.D. I started my professional dance career at the age of 18 and have performed in theatres, casinos, circus, and cruise ships all over the world for the past 10 years.

What did you do before diddi dance?

I have been a cover teacher, when not performing, for 12 years. I have been teaching full time for a year and a half in ballet, tap, modern and various other styles teaching toddlers to adults.

Why did you choose a diddi dance franchise?

I have been in touch with diddi dance for a few years. I loved the classes, the relationship the teachers have with the children and I loved the atmosphere. I felt it was the right time to deliver my own classes with diddi dance.

What are you most excited about for your new business?

I am excited to build relationships with the children and guardians and to make a fun, safe, environment to watch the children nurture and grow in their development.

And finally, which diddi dance theme are you looking forward to the most and why?

I love the ballroom theme, its gracefulness and flare which the children love doing.

 

Don’t forget to book your FREE trial today!

New diddi dance classes October & November 2018

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There are a number of new classes starting this & next month and we at diddi dance want to be sure you know about all of them! Here is what is launching with the start of the new half term in your area for each diddi dance franchise. The list below is from North to South in the UK.

diddi dance Lancaster, Preston & Kendal:

  • Starting 30th October, Tueday @ 10:00am – Lundedale Hall, Bective Road, Kirkby, Lonsdale LA6 2BG
  • Starting  2nd November, Friday @ 9:30am – Kendal Leisure Centee, Burton Road, Kendal LA9 7HX

diddi dance Wolverhampton, South Staffordshire & Stafford:

  • Starting 9th November, Friday @ 1:30pm – Families First @ Faraday Road, Faraday Road, Stafford ST16 3NZ

diddi dance Reading & Wokingham:

  • Starting 31st October, Wednesday @ 10:00am – The Calcot Centre, Highview, Calcot, Reading RG31 4XD
  • Starting 2nd November, Friday @ 1:45pm – Shinfield Parish Hall, School Green, Shinfield, Reading, RG2 9EH

diddi dance Oxford & Surrounding:

  • Starting 30th October, Tuesday @ 10:00am – Partyman World of Play, Grenoble Road, Oxford OX4 4XP
  • Starting 31st October, Wednesday @ 10:00am – Seacourt Hall, Botley, 1 Westminster Way (above Co-Op), Oxford OX2 0LW
  • Starting 1st November, Thursday @ 10:00am – Hadland Road Community Centre, Hadland Road, Abingdon OX14 3YH
  • Starting 4th November, Sunday @ 10:00am, Hadland Road Community Centre, Handland Road, Abingdon OX14 3YH

diddi dance North London:

  • Starting 29th October, Monday @ 10:00am – West Reservoir Centre, N4 2HA

diddi dance West London:

  • Starting 4th September, Tuesdays @ 10.00am – Askew Road Church, Bassein Park Rd, London W12 9RN
    Please arrive by 9.50am to be let into the building, once the class starts at 10am the external doors will be locked.
Why not book your FREE trial for one of these new classes today! Visit our Contact Page to get in touch with your local diddi dance now.
We hope your toddler can join us for our current theme – BALLROON!!!

 

diddi dance SE Hampshire & Chichester receives CAA Gold Accreditation

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The team at diddi dance, the brand behind the much loved preschool dance classes, are extremely proud to announce their franchise diddi dance SE Hampshire & Chichester has achieved Gold accreditation from the Children’s Activities Association (CAA). The CAA is the only not-for-profit, industry-led association to set and raise standards in all organised children’s activities across the UK and this achievement clearly showcases the team at diddi dance SE Hampshire & Chichester’s passion for excellence.

Set-up by leading industry experts in 2015, including diddi dance Founder Anne-Marie Martin, the establishment of the CAA (a Community Interest Company) has revolutionised the children’s activities sector. After Anne-Marie completed the accreditation process for diddi dance in 2016, she decided to offer the same accreditation to each diddi dance Franchise. This past month Anne-Marie & diddi dance were thrilled to personally accredit franchisee Liz Chisnall and her franchise diddi dance SE Hampshire & Chichester.

Over 200,000 children a week now attend a CAA member activity and it is a truly fantastic endorsement for diddi dance SE Hampshire & Chichester to be part of this ground-breaking national initiative. Liz’s commitment to achieving Gold for her franchise shows her dedication to demonstrate to her industry peers and her fellow diddi dance franchisees that she excels at what she does as well as giving her parents the reassurance they deserve when selecting the best classes for their little ones.

Liz took over the business for diddi dance SE Hampshire & Chichester in July 2017 and within her first year achieved both her Bronze & Silver CAA accreditations and now has an amazing 14 classes running throughout the area.

It is staggering to learn that before the CAA, there was no national, independent association in the UK for the children’s activity sector as a whole. Through the development of the CAA Code of Practice and via their thorough accreditation, for the first time, parents can now easily make simple, informed decisions when choosing from the wealth of children’s activities out there. Just by asking whether the provider is a CAA member, a parent or carer can get reassurance on important issues such as insurance, health and safety, criminal record cpreschool toddler dance hampshire chichesterhecks, training, qualifications, class content and much more.

As one parent said regarding the CAA –

With so many clubs and classes to choose from it’s so hard to know which are the best and what I should be asking when I leave my children in the care of a class leader. In the past I just wrongly assumed kids’ activities must have to be regulated. Knowing that the CAA has asked those important questions to help keep my child safe is fantastic – so now I just look for their logo!”

Having achieved Gold CAA accreditation means that diddi dance SE Hampshire & Chichester has been independently verified as having met or exceeded all the necessary elements of the CAA Code of Practice. This accomplishment offers parents peace of mind when selecting an activity from the myriad of providers out there.

Anne-Marie, commented on the accreditation process and Liz’s success:

“Using the CAA accreditation system to ensure all our franchisees are performing to not only our high standards but also a nationally recognised association too is so important to us. It’s fantastic seeing our fifth franchise gain gold accreditation. Having only taken this franchise over a year ago, it’s fantastic to see the turnaround Liz has given it. She is truly deserving of her gold accreditation as she is running a brilliant franchise.”

Adding to this Liz of diddi dance SE Hampshire and Chichester said:

“I’m so pleased to receive my Gold Children’s Activities Association Accreditation, I hope it gives our parents and carers confidence that our classes are run to the very highest standards, as well as being brilliant fun. As a business owner, it makes me proud to know that our classes have been externally checked and have received GOLD accreditation status.”

Congratulations again to Liz and her franchise. If you would like more information about diddi dance SE Hampshire & Chichester visit the Facebook page here or read all about them by clicking here

All about diddi dance SE Hampshire & Chichester

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preschool toddler dance hampshire chichesterdiddi dance Franchisee Liz who runs diddi dance SE Hampshire & Chichester  recently became the 5th diddi dance franchise to be 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 Liz and diddi dance SE Hampshire & Chichester here!

How long have you been with diddi dance?

One year.

What did you do before joining diddi dance?

I worked in PR.

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

“The flexibility to do a job I love that fits in with my life and home commitments.  

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

Being able to have such fun with the children each week!

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

I love going to our diddi dance conferences, learning more form our head office team and the other franchisees we’re lucky to have such a supportive network!

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

“I’m really looking forward to being able to share diddi dance with more children we’re growing our classes and preschool sessions all the time so we can encourage ore pre-schoolers to get up and moving – aiming to encourage healthy habits for life!

What do you enjoy most about your diddi dance?

I love seeing the children gain in confidence, learn to do something they couldn’t do last week and sharing their fun and excitement.

What do you enjoy most about being your own Boss?

The flexibility to make sure I’m there for my children when they need me!

What does the CAA accreditation mean to you?

I’m so proud to be Gold accredited with the CAA running my own business is new to me but I’m so pleased to have these guidelines to follow tot know we’re offering our families the best possible class.

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

I love the disco dance we’ve just finished it’s so fun and the music has such a catchy beat!

 

diddi dance SE Hampshire & Chichester currently has multiple classes running across their exclusive area. They are as follows:

Mondays

  • Bedhampton Social Hall – 21 Bedhampton Road, Havant PO9 3ES
  • Eastney Community centre, Bransbury Park, Bransbury Road, Eastnet PO4 9SU
  • Meadowside Leisure Centre, Whiteley Way, Fareham PO15 7LJ

Tuesdays

  • Herne Farm Leisure Centre, Moggs Mead, Petersfield GU31 4PY
  • Porchester Community Centre, Westlands Grove, Portchester, Fareham PO16 9AD
  • Fitjoy, 7 College Lane, Chichester, PO19 6PD
  • St Cuthberts, St Cutherbert’s Community Centre, Hayling Avenue, Copnor PO3 6EA

Wednesday

  • Waterlooville Community, 10 Maurepas Way, Waterlooville PO7 7AY
  • Fishbourne Centre, Blackboy Lane, Fishbourne, Chichester PO18 8BE

Thursday

  • 10am Culcheth Sports Club, Charnock Road, Culcheth WA3 5SH
  • Rousllion Community Hall, Donegall Avenue, Chichester PO19 6DF
  • V Club, 9 Fielder Drive, Fareham PO14 1JE
  • The Stride, Daffodil Way, Havant PO9 1FA
  • Cams Alders Stadium, Palmerston Driver, Fareham PO14 1BJ

Friday

  • Napier Hall, Portsmouth Riad, Horndean, Waterlooville PO8 9NL
  • St Cuthberts, St Cutherbert’s Community Centre, Hayling Avenue, Copnor PO3 6EA
  • Havelock, 323 Fawcett Road, Southsea PO4 0LQ

To attend any of the above classes or to express interest in having a FREE trial get in touch with diddi dance SE Hampshire & Chichester! You can email them on liz.chisnalldiddidance.com, call 07855 412837, message them on Facebook at @diddidanceSEHantsandChi or fill in her free enquiry form by clicking here.

diddi dance nominated for a Club Hub Award 2019

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diddi dance are excited to announce we’ve been nominated for the Club Hub Awards 2019 in the following categories:

  Franchise of the Year
  Leader of the Year

Club Hub is an award winning kids directory on children’s activities all over the UK and these awards celebrate the UK’s best children’s clubs and classes, along with leaders and volunteers, party providers, places and activity-based products for children – as nominated and voted for by the experts – parents, carers and parents-to-be.

The more nominations we receive the more likely we are to become a finalist so if you can spare a minute please nominate us then wish us luck 

 

Welcome a new Franchisee to diddi dance North Kent

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diddi dance toddler preschool north kent bexley dartforddiddi dance North Kent (Bexley & Dartford) has a new owner – Jane Mitchell! She will be taking over the management and direction of all classes & sessions running currently in the area and will be launching some new ones this upcoming September.

The classes that will be running from 10th September are:

Mondays:

  • 10am @ The Centre, New Eltham Methodist Church, 435 Methodist Church, New Eltham, London SE9 3UL

Wednesday

  • 11am @ Bexley Cricket Club, Studio Court, Manor way, Bexley, Kent, DA5 3QG

Feel free to email Jane directly now to book a FREE trial or secure your spot in any of the above classes for September via jane.mitchell@diddidance.com.

 

A little bit more about Jane:

Tell us a bit about yourself:

My name is Jane and I live in New Eltham London with my husband Neil and our two year old daughter Lucy, I have two teenage stepdaughters Cara and Nancy.

What did you do before diddi dance?

I have been hairdressing for over 20 years along with many different managerial roles at different times in other different customer focused environments. Including supervisory, managerial and proprietor all with teams working for me requiring training, support and HR.

How were you affiliated with your new diddi dance franchise before taking it over?

I attended diddi dance with Lucy and had such a great time it seemed like a fantastic opportunity.

What made you want to take on an already established diddi dance?

My initial interest in diddi dance was upon finding out that my local area franchise was available for purchase. As a parent at a class I was able to see the business in its true light. Taking on an established and reasonably small franchise I felt that I had a great business model to enable me to understand and learn the workings of the business, before expanding and exploring the territory further.

And finally, what are you looking forward to the most with your new diddi dance franchise?

After lone working for five years now I’m really excited to a part of a team again, having a network of support as well as my own teachers to work with.

This is a totally new venture for me a fantastic challenge and I’m looking forward to building a successful business and secure future for my family.

Welcome a new Franchisee to diddi dance Northwich, Sandbach & Surrounding

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preschool toddler dance northwich sandbachdiddi dance Northwich, Sandbach & Surrounding has a new owner – Laura Makinson! She will be taking over the management and direction of all classes & sessions running currently in the area and will be launching some new ones this upcoming September.

The classes that will be running from 4th September are:

Mondays:

  • 9:45am – St John’s Church Centre, School Lane, Hartford CW8 1NP

Tuesdays:

  • 9:45am – St Mary’s Parish Centre, 2 New King St, Middlewich CW10 9EB

Thursday

  • 9:45am & 10:50am – Polar Palace Play and Party Centre, 10 Road One, Winsford CW7 3PR

Friday

  • 9:30am – Barnton Memorial Hall, 30 Townfield Ln, Barnton, Northwich CW8 4LH
  • 11:30am – Holmes Chapel Scout Hut, Parkway, Holmes Chapel Cheshire CW4 7BA
  • 1:45pm – The Venue, Gadbrook Road, Rudheath, Northwich CW9 7JL

Saturday

  • 9:45am – Elworth Scout Hut, Chapel Street, Sandbach CW11 1DS
  • 10:00am – St John’s Church Centre, School Lane, Hartford CW8 1NP

Feel free to email Laura directly now to book a FREE trial or secure your spot in any of the above classes for September via laura.makinson@diddidance.com.

 

A little bit more about Laura:

Tell us a bit about yourself:

Hi I’m Laura and 37 years old. I’m married to my husband Neil a mum to Will (12yrs old), Phoebe (7yrs old) & James (4yrs old). In September our youngest will be starting school and it will be the first time in 12 years that I will not have a little one at home. It’s going to be emotional and thankfully the opportunity of becoming a diddi dance franchise owner came along at the perfect time.

Life has been a bit of a rollercoaster with far too many lows unfortunately, but what it has taught me is to put my priorities in the right order. I want to be able to take my kids to school and be there for them at the end of the day, plus that when I spend my time working it is doing a job that I’m passionate about. The skills I have learned from previous jobs and from being a diddi dance teacher give me the confidence that being a diddi dance franchise owner will be a job I enjoy and gives me the flexibility to be the mum I want to be for my children.

I love being active too and play in the Cheshire Squash league, as well as playing part time for a netball team. I enjoy running regularly too and find it’s a great way to clear my head. I’m not a qualified dancer but I do love to dance and especially love teaching young children.

What did you do before diddi dance?

I have always loved textiles, art and fashion. I studied at Leeds University with the goal of going on to be a buyer. I graduated with a 1st Class Degree and went on to become part of the buying team for NEXT home. I loved my time at NEXT and left after having my first child. I moved from Leicester back to where I grew up, in Northwich. I went on to work for Eurocamp as a Holiday Advisor. The opportunity to become part of the Eurocamp marketing team arose and I started off as a Marketing Executive, working my way up to Sub Brand Co-ordinator. I worked at Eurocamp for over 9 years and when the opportunity came to take voluntary redundancy whilst on maternity leave I took it. I wanted to spend more time with my children and find a more rewarding job. I met Emma Hayward after attending diddi dance classes with my children and learned there was a job vacancy to teach. To be honest, I really didn’t think I would be offered the job but so happy Emma took a punt on me. I love teaching and the timing of Emma selling part of her Cheshire territory is perfect and I really look forward to the challenges of being a franchise owner.

How were you affiliated with your new diddi dance franchise before taking it over?

I have been a diddi dance teacher since November 2016 and taught twice a week at Hartford & Barnton plus teaching weekly at a preschool in Cotebrook.

What made you want to take on an already established diddi dance?

I personally feel there are less risks of taking on an already established diddi dance franchise. There are performance results to review and analyse and I have had the opportunity of talking about the business with the previous owner, which help with learnings and decisions to move it forward. It is also a region that I live in and know which really helps and as a teacher I have great target market knowledge which will be useful for gaining and retaining customers.

And finally, what are you looking forward to the most with your new diddi dance franchise?

Having a job which fulfils my desire of being a business owner, but without the associated risks by being part of a franchise. I love working individually but it’s great that you are also part of a team of ambitious ladies that all support each other. I love that it will test me, push me and that you can keep growing your business. There will be tough times but when it works it will be so rewarding. I love that there is so much variety too, marketing, teaching, admin, training, dance routines to learn and more – I don’t think there is ever the chance of feeling bored with diddi dance – it is going to be all systems go!

New diddi dance Franchise – York, Ryedale, Selby & Surrounding

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We here at diddi dance HO would like to take this opportunity to welcome our newest franchisee, Hayley, who will be running the new franchise – diddi dance York, Ryedale, Selby & Surrounding.

Hayley’s first classes will be:

  • Starting 10th September, Mondays @ 10.30am – The Avenues Childrens Centre, Sixth Avenue, Heworth, YO31 0TX
  • Starting 10th September, Mondays @ 1.30pm – St. Oswalds Church Hall, Fulford, YO31 4HJ
  • Starting 11th September, Tuesdays @ 9.30am – St. Lukes Church Hall, Burton Stone Lane, Clifton, YO30 6DG
  • Starting 12th September, Wednesdays @ 9.40am – St. Lawrence’s Church Hall, Lawrence Street, YO10 3BW
  • Starting 13th September, Thursdays @ 9.40am @-St. James the Deacon Church Hall,  2 Sheringham Drive, Dringhouses, YO24 2SE
  • Starting 13th September, Thursdays @ 11.15am – Super Sustainable Centre, Off Derwent Way, Osbaldwick, York YO10 3NP
  • Starting 14th September, Fridays @ 9.30am – The Centre, Burnholme, Mossdale Avenue, YO31 0HA
  • Starting 18th September, Tuesdays @ 11.15am – Reading Rooms, Church Street, Dunnington, YO19 5PW

To book your toddler onto any of the above classes fill in our Book a Free Trial form and address it to Hayley, or you can email her directly by clicking here 🙂

A little bit more about Hayley:

Tell us a bit about yourself:

I am engaged to my partner of 13 years and we have two beautiful children – Our daughter who is 4 and our son who is 1. My daughter is due to start school in September so we’ve been enjoying some lovely quality time this summer as a family including camping and some lovely days out. We also love to go cycling together as a family as my daughter has recently learnt to ride a bike.

What did you do before diddi dance?

I have been a stay at home mum for the last 2 years since having my son, but prior to that I was a Youth Worker for 12 years working with young people who were educationally and socially excluded and also helping to set up provision for community/youth groups who wanted to provide services for young people, including art, drama, dance and sporting sessions. My first role in the Youth Service was as a dance co-ordinator, helping set up and run dance sessions around York.

Why did you choose a diddi dance franchise?

I felt there were a number of reasons that diddi dance seemed like the perfect fit. Firstly, I could go back to my first love in life, which is teaching dancing, something I am very passionate about. I also loved the flexibility of working my business around my family , not compromising my own commitments such as being able to drop/pick my daughter up from school.

What are you most excited about for your new business?

I’m just so excited to see how much fun the children are going to have in their classes, as seeing their faces light up when they’re having so much fun is amazing. It’s such a high energy and positive class it will be a joy to go to work everyday!

And finally, which diddi dance theme are you looking forward to the most and why?

Hip hop! I always taught street dance so that style of dance is something I love. I’m also really excited to do Bollywood as it’s such a fun and energetic dance style!

Hayley’s classes will be starting with our Disco theme so don’t forget to book your FREE trial today!disco dancing toddler preschool diddi

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