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 💜
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
“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”
“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.
Last Thursday we had the honour of attending a truly magical evening at the Warner Bros. Studios Tour London where the What’s On 4 Kids Awards 2021 took place celebrating the children’s activities industry, with headline sponsor Morton Michel.
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Anne-Marie Martin, founder of diddi dance, won ‘Industry Champion of the Year’ award and was highly commended for ‘Remarkable Achievement within the Pandemic’ award 🏆 🏆
diddi dance Bexley & Dartford joined for the evening as finalist in the ‘Most Loved Music, Dance or Performing Arts Activity’
Thank you to the whole of What’s on 4 Kids team, all the event sponsors and a massive congratulations to all the award winners and finalists.
We are super excited to announce Sony Music UK Wonderpop is coming to diddi dance!
From Monday 22nd November, we will be having a full week of Wonderpop fun in our classes, with fabulous dances choreographed by our very own Anne-Marie, founder of diddi dance.
If you would like to join in the fun, contact your local diddi dance now to check availability.
You can check out the funky music we will be dancing to here.
We hope to see you there!
Wow, diddi dance is celebrating its 18th birthday!
Anne-Marie Martin, founder of diddi dance says “I can’t believe diddi dance is an adult! Having started the very first class back in 2003 I’d have never thought it would be where it is today 18 years later! The thought of the very first diddi dancers now being in their twenties makes me not only feel very old but also very proud. Giving children a healthy and happy start in life is still our main passion”.
Join us on facebook and instagram where we will be celebrating throughout the month of November.
We had so much fun at Cambridge Club Fest!
Just look at these images of Anne-Marie Martin, founder of diddi dance, teaching the children the dance moves to the Wonder Pop songs.
We’re over the magical moon to announce that Anne-Marie Martin, founder of diddi dance and diddi dance Bexley & Dartford are FINALISTS in the 15th National Whats On 4 Kids Activities 2021 Awards with headline sponsor Morton Michel.
This is the fifteenth year the awards are taking place and has received a massive 45,000 votes and nominations which is a reflection of how important children’s activities providers are to parents.
🏆 Anne-Marie is a finalist in two categories:
🏆 diddi dance Bexley & Dartford is finalist in:
The event will be held at Warner Bros. Studios Tour London where all eight Harry Potter films were made with the awards ceremony in the original Hogwarts Great Hall film set with fine dining, an exclusive tour and dessert on Platform 9 ¾™!
We cannot wait to attend. Thank you to everyone that nominated and voted for us.
For more information about the awards see here and wish us luck for the big night!
diddi dance Lancaster, Preston & Kendal:
diddi dance Wirral & South Liverpool:
Starting Friday 10th September @ 9:00am – Malowe Road United Reformed Church, 36 Torrington Road, Wirral CH44 3BU
diddi dance Swindon, Cirencester, Chippenham, Tetbury & Surrounding:
diddi dance Reading & Wokingham :
diddi dance Wolverhampton, Stafford, Norh Telford & Market Drayton:
diddi dance London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames:
diddi dance Bexley & Dartford:
diddi dance Lancaster, Preston & Kendal:
diddi dance Shrewsbury & South Telford:
diddi dance South Sheffield & Dronfield :
SUMMER DANCE PARTIES – Parties start at 10am and run for 90 minutes.
diddi dance Wolverhampton, Stafford, Norh Telford & Market Drayton:
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diddi dance Enfield & Potters Bar:
diddi dance South East London:
diddi dance Bexley & Dartford:
diddi dance Plymouth & Surrounding:
We are so excited to be nominated in three What’s On 4 Kids Award categories
Our founder Anne-Marie has been nominated in the:
Remarkable Achievement within the Pandemic
The Steve Frank’s Industry Champion of the Year Award – judged by a panel from Children’s Activity Association and Michelle Reeves.Our awesome franchise diddi dance Bexley and Dartford has been nominated for
Most Loved Music, Dance or Performing Arts Activity – Franchise or License Territory
This award is voted by the public, please spare a minute and vote for us by clicking here
Wish us luck to get through to the final! 
