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diddi dance in da house!

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We are super excited to announce that we are continuing to provide diddi dance online so you can join in at home direct from your living room.

All our online sessions will be run by our regular teachers to keep your little ones active:

  • exercise for your diddi dancer
  • entertainment
  • continue to help your child’s development whilst at home
  • help to keep a fun routine

We have had awesome feedback from the families who are already joining our online sessions and you can join us too! Contact your local diddi dance here, for all the information and book your place.

We hope you’ll be joining us very soon 🙂

Children’s Activities Week – 13-17th May 2019

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UK children join TV stars Dick & Dom and take on diddi dance’s Watch Me Fly Challenge as part of national fundraising campaign for autism in Children’s Activities Week

Groups of enthusiastic children all across the UK are set to take on a sponsored Watch Me Fly dance challenge with children’s toddler and preschool dance classes, diddi dance, as a challenge this week, 13th – 17th May, as part of a national campaign in Children’s Activities Week, to raise money to improve support for children with autism, with charity Caudwell Children.

The challenge will take place as part of the regular diddi dance classes and the children will swap their normal classes for the sponsored challenge as part of the national Children’s Activities Week campaign.

diddi dance children, from classes nationwide, will form part of an estimated 120,000 children across the country in completing the challenge as part of the national campaign to raise awareness and money to provide support for autistic children through the charity, Caudwell Children.

Autism directly affects over 2.5million people in the UK every day and it is proven that early detection and intervention is the most effective way of managing behaviour relating to autism. But across the UK families can regularly wait years to receive an autism assessment for their child and, once diagnosed, often have to fight for any kind of support.

The money raised from the sponsored challenge will fund assessments and practical support for autistic children at the new Caudwell International Children’s Centre, the UK’s first independent purpose-built centre dedicated to autism.

Activity Leader, Anne-Marie Martin, founder of diddi dance, said:
“We are proud to be a part of Children’s Activities Week and all of the children have had lots of fun practicing for our diddi dance Watch Me Fly challenge this week.

At diddi dance we are passionate about giving children the best start in life and by taking part in Children’s Activities Week we are taking that beyond our classes and helping other children as well.”

Children’s Activities Week is a partnership between the Children’s Activities Association, a not-for-profit membership organisation and national charity, Caudwell Children.

 

For more information about Children’s Activities Week or Caudwell Children visit www.caudwellchildren.com/caw2019.

 

diddi dance wins at EWIF awards

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Our very own diddi dance Founder Anne-Marie Martin was yesterday awarded the highest accolade at the EWIF awards 2019 – Inspirational Woman Franchisor 2019, sponsored by Little Voices.

We are delighted to be celebrating this most prestigious of awards for Anne-Marie at diddi dance HQ.

Anne-Marie was awarded the title at the EWIF ceremony yesterday, due to a hugely successful year last year, both as a franchisor, for her brand and network, and personally. This included delivering talks at local women’s networking events, sharing her experiences at franchising events, and inspiring the next generation at local schools, advocating franchising at every opportunity.

Improvements to the franchisee training and ongoing support, has seen the network feeling more motivated and empowered with even more webinars, face-to-face meetings, and forums. As a result, based on franchisee satisfaction, the franchise has been awarded 5* status for five years in a row. Whilst overall turnover increased, right across the network.

 

We also give huge congratulations to our franchisee Charlotte Foxley who runs diddi dance North Essex and South Suffolk, for winning Woman Franchisee of the Year 2019, Sponsored by McDonalds.

Charlotte runs a team of six teachers who cover 20 classes a week and works with several nurseries and special needs schools delivering diddi dance. Charlotte’s business is the first diddi dance franchisee to complete the Para Dance Instructor qualification in July.

And a massive well done to Emily Norman who runs diddi dance Bristol, for making it as a finalist in her category of  Young Woman in Franchising, a brilliant achievement.

We’re so proud of all of our diddi finalists and winners!

 

 

 

 

 

diddi dance nominated for What On 4 Kids Awards 2019

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diddi dance are excited to say we have been nominated for two What’s On 4 Kids Awards 2019 in the following categories:

Most Loved Music, Dance or Performing Arts Activity – Franchisor or Independent Taught By 30+ Leaders
Most Loved Party Activity – with 40+ Leaders Overall

These awards celebrate the UK’s biggest brands in the world of kids’ activities, the nations most talented teachers and class leaders, the most amazing volunteers and best party people – as nominated and voted for by the experts – parents, carers and parents-to-be.

If you can spare a minute please vote for us then wish us luck for a win!

Closing date for voting is 12 noon on 24th June 2019.

New diddi dance classes – April 2018

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We at diddi dance wanted to be sure you know about all the new classes launching across the UK in April 2018 and some classes that started in February & March that you might be interested in knowing about also! The list below is from North to South in the UK.

diddi dance Lancaster, Preston & Kendal, email Nicola for further information:

  • Starting 17th April, Tuesdays @ 11:15am – Kendal Leisure Centre, Burton Road, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 7HX
    There is also a 1:30pm class on a Friday at the same venue

diddi dance Wigan, Leigh & Warrington, email Rebecca for further information:

  • Started 28th February, Wednesday @ 11.00am – Pipsqueaks Play Cafe, Orrell Road, Orrell Wigan WN5 8QZ

diddi dance North Shropshire, Wrexham & North West Stoke-on-Trent, email Emma for further information:

  • Starting 25th April, Wednesdays @ 9.30am – Sundorne Games Hall, Sundorne Road, Shrewsbury SY1 4RG

diddi dance Cannock Chase, Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield & North Walsall, email Natalie & Dawn for further information:

  • Starting 15th April, Sundays @ 10:45am – Mere Green Community Centre, Sutton Coldfield B75 5BT

diddi dance North & Central Leeds, email Julia for further information:

  • Started 26th March, Mondays @ 11:00am – Pool Village Hall, Arthington Lane, Pool in Wharfedale, LS21 1LG

diddi dance Oxford & Surrounding, email Tatiana for further information:

  • Started 28th February, Wednesday @ 10.00am – Botley, West Way, Oxford, OX2 9
  • Started 1st March, Thursdays @ 9.45am – Littlemore Community Centre, Giles Road , Oxford, OX4 4NL

diddi dance West Berkshire, South Oxfordshire, Marlow and Tadley, email Lisa for further information:

  • Starting 16th April, Mondays @ 10.30am – John Cumber Hall, High Street, Theale, RG75AN
    Limited parking outside the venue, plenty along high street or local car parks are a short walk away.

diddi dance West London, email Gina for further information:

  • Starting 17th April, Tuesdays @ 9.30am – The Corner House, 102-104 Shepherds Bush Rd, Hammersmith, London W6 7PD
    Class held downstairs – secure buggy park upstairs

diddi dance London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, email Mona for further information:

  • Started 1st March, Thursdays @ 10:30am – Pandemonium Toy Store, 125 Sheen Lane, East Sheen, SW14 8AE

diddi dance Mid & East Surrey, email Nadine for further information:

  • Started 1st March, Thursdays @ 11.15am – Sports Direct Fitness Epsom – 27 Ruxley Lane, Epsom, Surrey KT19 0JB
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 next theme – COUNTRY!!!

New diddi dance classes for May 2017

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As always our diddi dancers are opening more classes to reach those of you who don’t have one easily accessible for you so below we have some new classes that just launched in April and that are launching in May to make room for all those interested!

The list below is from North to South in UK.

diddi dance South Sheffield & Dronfield, email Amanda for further information:

  • Starting 8th May: Mondays @ 11.00am – Handsworth Methodist Church, 289A Handsworth Road, Sheffield, S13 9BN
  • Starting 10th May: Wednesdays @ 9.30am – St Philips Church, Falcon Road, Coal Aston, Dronfield, S18 2ED

diddi dance Loughborough, Hinckley, Oadby & Surrounding, email Nicola for further information:

  • Starting 27th May: Thursdays @ 10.45am (change of time from 10:30am) – Wild Kidz Indoor Play, 18-20 New Buildings, Hinckley, LE10 1HW

diddi dance Woking, Guildford & Farnborough, email Liz for further information:

  • Starting 8th May: Mondays @ 10:00am – Guildford Nursery School and Children’s Centre, Hazel Avenue, Guildford, GU1 1NR

diddi dance Eastbourne, Tunbridge Wells & Hastings, email Joanna for further information:

  • Venue change on Mondays @ 10:00am – Hampden Park Community Hall, Brodrick Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9NR (was at St Elisabeth’s Church Hall, Victoria Dr, Eastbourne)
  • Venue change on Wednesdays @ 9.30am – Hampden Park Community Hall, Brodrick Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, Bn22 9NR (was at The BIG Studio, the Old Printworks, Wharf Road, Eastbourne)

diddi dance Brighton, Worthing & Surrounding, email Laura for further information:

  • Starting 4th May: Thursday @ 11:00am – Church of the Good Shepherd, 272 Dyke Rd, Brighton BN1 5AE
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 – SALSA!!!

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diddi dance classes running over Easter 2017

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Are you around during Easter holidays and wanting something to do? Some of our diddi dance classes are carrying on during the school break and we wanted to be sure you knew about those that are still running.

The list below is from North to South in UK.

diddi dance Lancaster, Preston & Kendal, email Nicola for further information:

  • Tuesday 4th (with Ashleigh) and 11th April (with Bethany) @ 10:00am – Lancaster Leisure Park, Wyresdale Road, Lancaster, LA1 3LA
    Places are £4.75 and can be booked online in advance or on the day (if space available).

diddi dance Colchester, Maldon, Halstead & Tendring, email Charlotte for further information:

  • Monday 10th April @ 10am & 11.15am – Stanway, St Andrews Hall, Church Lane/London Road, CO3 8LR
    Places limited & must be booked online in advance. Siblings welcome up to age 7!

diddi dance Bristol, email Emily for further information:

  • Monday 10th, Thursday 13th & 20th and Friday 21st April @ 10:00am – Emersons Green Village Hall, Emersons Way, Emersons Green, BS167AP
  • Wednesdays 12th & 19th April @ 10:00am – Henleaze Trinity Church
    Waterford Rd, Bristol BS9 4BT
    Places limited & must be booked online in advance.

diddi dance Sunbury, Kingston & Walton, email Angela for further information:

  • Monday 3rd April @ 9.30am – Loyola Centre, Green Street Sunbury TW16 6QB
  • Thursday 6th April @ 10am – St Mary’s Community Hall, Church Road, Long Ditton KT6 5HH
  • Friday 7th April @ 10am – Walton Methodist Church, Terrace Road, Walton on Thames KT12 2DU
  • Saturday 8th April @ 9.45am- Kingston Methodist Church, Fairfield South, Kingston upon Thames KT1 2UJ
    Places can be booked online in advance, but first come first served pay as you go can be taken on the day also if we’re not already full.

diddi dance SE London, email Anne-Marie for further information:

  • Mondays 3rd & 10th April @ 10am – Telegraph Hill, Kitto Road, Telegraph Hill, London, SE14 5TG
  • Mondays 3rd & 10th April @ 10am – Mycenae House, 90 Mycenae Rd, Blackheath, London, SE3 7SE
  • Tuesdays 4th & 11th April @ 10am – Greenwich West Community & Arts Centre
    141 Greenwich High Road, Greenwich, London, London, SE10 8JA
  • Wednesdays 5th & 12th April @ 10am – Haddon Hall, 22 Tower Bridge Rd, Bermondsey, London, SE1 4TR
  • Wednesdays 5th & 12th April @ 10am – Mycenae House, 90 Mycenae Rd, Blackheath, London, SE3 7SE
  • Thursday 6th April @ 10am Good Shepherd Church, Handen Road, Lee, London, SE12 8NR
  • Friday 7th April @ 10am – St Swithun’s Hall, 191 Hither Green Lane (entrance on St. Swithun’s Rd), Hither Green, London, SE13 6QE
    All classes will be running as cash drop in on a first come basis.

diddi dance Eastbourne, Tunbridge Wells & Hastings, email Joanna for further information:

  • Saturday 8th April @ 9.45am – Regency Park Community Centre, Wartling Road, Eastbourne, BN22 7PY
    Places limited & must be booked online in advance.

 

Don’t forget we have a fun new theme starting after the term break with tons of new classes starting as well. We hope your toddler can join us for our next theme – SALSA!!!
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.

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New diddi dance classes for April 2017

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As always our diddi dancers are opening more classes to reach those of you who don’t have one easily accessible for you so below we have some new classes launching in April to make room for all those interested!

Here is what is launching next month. The list below is from North to South in UK.

diddi dance Lancaster, Preston & Kendal, email Nicola for further information:

  • Starting 24th April: Mondays @ 10:30am – The Shakespeare Centre, Yard, 76 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4HE
  • 25th April: Tuesdays @ 10:00am – Lunesdale Hall, Bective Road, Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth, LA6 2BG

diddi dance Chester, West Cheshire & North Wales, email Danielle for further information:

  • Starting 28th April: Tuesdays @ 12:15pm – Fun 4 All Play Centre, Sealand Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4NT

diddi dance Loughborough, Hinckley, Oadby & Surrounding, email Nicola for further information:

  • Starting 22nd April: Saturdays @ 11:00am – Glenfield Parish Council, Stamford Street, Glenfield, LE38DL

diddi dance Wolverhampton, South Staffordshire & Stafford, email Svenja for further information:

  • Starting 24th April: Mondays @ 1.45pm – Wednesfield Community Hub, Well Lane, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, WV11 1XT

diddi dance Colchester, Maldon, Halstead & Tendring, email Charlotte for further information:

  • Starting 21st April: Fridays @ 2:00pm – Brightlingsea Scout Hut, Lower Park Road, Recreation Ground, CO7 0JX
  • Starting 21st April: Fridays @ 10:00am – AFC Sudbury ‘The Pavilion’ Room, Brundon Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1XR

diddi dance Swindon, Cirencester, Chippenham, Tetbury & Surrounding, email Caroline for further information:

  • Starting 25th April: Tuesdays @ 10:00am – Riverside Community, Gloucester Road, Malmesbury, SN16 9JS

diddi dance Bristol, email Emily for further information:

  • Starting 27th April: Thursdays @ 11:00am – Victoria Park Baptist Church, Sylvia Ave, Bristol BS3 5DA
    Class will take place upstairs in the main hall.

diddi dance Eastbourne, Tunbridge Wells & Hastings, email Joanna for further information:

  • Starting 21st April: Fridays @ 9.30am – The Hub, Grosvenor & Hilbert Park, Auckland Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2HU
  • Starting 24th April: Mondays @ 1.30pm – Polegate Community Centre, 54 Windsor Way, Polegate, BN26 6QF

diddi dance Plymouth & Surrounding, email Liz & Rachael for further information:

  • Starting 20th April: Thursdays @ 10:00am – Tavistock Scout Hut, The Den, Pixon Lane, Tavistock, PL19 9AZ
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 next theme – SALSA!!!

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New diddi dance classes for April & May 2016

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We have a many Franchisees who opened new classes in April and have some new classes starting in May so we wanted to be sure you know about all of them. Hopefully there is one opening near you if you haven’t been before!

diddi dance Aberdeenshire:

  • From 18th April, Monday @ 9:45am – The Axis Centre, 9 School Road, Newmachar, Aberdeenshire, AB21 0WB
  • From 21st April, Thursdays @ 10:15am – This class is moving from Mile End School to Ferryhill Community Centre, Albury Road, Aberdeen, AB11 6TN

diddi dance South Sheffield & Dronfield:

  • From 4th April, Mondays @9.30am – Gleadless United Reformed Church, Hollinsend Road, Gleadless , Sheffield, S17 2NP
  • From 26th April, Tuesdays @ 11:00am – St. Paul’s Church and Parish Centre, Norton Lees Lane, Norton Lees, Sheffield, S8 9BD

diddi dance South Liverpool & Halton:

  • From 24th March, Thursdays @ 11:00am – Kidz Fantasy Land, Unit 2, Montrose Retail Park, Binns Road off Edge Lane, Liverpool, L7 9NF
    All participants who attend these classes will also get a free play session at Kidz Fantasy Land after their diddi dance class.
  • From 13th April, Wednesdays @ 10:00am – Jungle Fun, 1 Belle Vale Shopping Centre, Liverpool, L25 2RF
    All participants who attend these classes will also get 50% discount on a play session at Jungle Fun after their diddi dance class.

diddi dance Wirral:

  • From 21st April, Thursdays @ 10:00am – This class will be moving from Monkey Biz (Fun 4 All) Bromborough to Unit 7, Croft retail and leisure park, Bromborough, CH62 3PN

diddi dance Cannock Chase, Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield & Surrounding:

  • From 9th April, Saturdays @ 11:00am – Thomas Spencer Hall, Whittington, Near Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9JX
  • From 15th April, Fridays @ 10:15am – Cannock Chase Children’s Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 5BU
  • From 15th April, Fridays @ 11:00am – St Johns Community Church, High Street, Chase Terrace, Staffordshire, WS7 1LR

diddi dance Leicestershire:

  • From 14th April, Thursdays @ 11:15am – Wild Kidz Indoor Play Centre, 18-20 new buildings, Hinckley, LE10 1HW
    Unlimited soft play for £2 after class
  • From 8th May, Sundays @  10:00am – Walter Charles Community Centre, Wigston Road, Oadby, LE25QE

diddi dance Essex:

  • From 11th April, Mondays @ 2:00pm – The King Edward Community Centre, King Edwards Way, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 6JF
    This is in addition to our currently running 1:00pm class.

diddi dance Swindon, Cirencester, Chippenham, Tetbury & Surrounding:

  • From 22nd April, Fridays @ 10:00am – the Bingham Hall, King Street, Cirencester, GL7 1JT

diddi dance Colchester, Maldon, Halstead & Tendring:

  • From 19th April, Tuesdays @ 10:00am – Clacton Brotherhood Community Hall, 28 St Osyth Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 3BW
  • From 14th April, Thursdays @ 10:00am – Pas De Deux Dance Studio, The Green, Main Road, Harwich, CO12 4NJ

diddi dance West Berkshire, South Oxfordshire, Marlow and Tadley:

  • From 20th April, Wednesdays @ 9.45am – Sulhamstead & Ufton Nervet Village Hall, Springwell Cottage, Sulhamstead Hill, Sulhamstead, Reading, RG7 4DA

diddi dance West London:

  • From 5th May, Thursdays @9.30am & 10.30am – Cineworld Cinema, 142 Fulham Road, Chelsea, London, SW10 9QR

We hope you can join us for our current theme:

Why not book your FREE trial for one of these new classes today! Or to sign up for a block of classes head over to our Booking Page.

New diddi dance classes for April 2016

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We have a many Franchisees who have new classes starting in April after Easter break so we wanted to be sure you know about all of them. Hopefully there is one opening near you if you haven’t been before!

diddi dance Aberdeenshire:

  • From 18th April, Monday @ 9:45am – The Axis Centre, 9 School Road, Newmachar, Aberdeenshire, AB21 0WB
  • From 21st April, Thursdays @ 10:15am – This class is moving from Mile End School to Ferryhill Community Centre, Albury Road, Aberdeen, AB11 6TN

diddi dance South Sheffield & Dronfield:

  • From 4th April, Mondays @9.30am – Gleadless United Reformed Church, Hollinsend Road , Gleadless , Sheffield, S17 2NP
  • From 26th April, Tuesdays @ 11:00am – St. Paul’s Church and Parish Centre, Norton Lees Lane, Norton Lees, Sheffield, S8 9BD

diddi dance South Liverpool & Halton:

  • From 24th March, Thursdays @ 11:00am – Kidz Fantasy Land, Unit 2, Montrose Retail Park, Binns Road off Edge Lane, Liverpool, L7 9NF
    All participants who attend these classes will also get a free play session at Kidz Fantasy Land after their diddi dance class.
  • From 13th April,  Wednesdays @ 10:00am – Jungle Fun, 1 Belle Vale Shopping Centre, Liverpool, L25 2RF
    All participants who attend these classes will also get 50% discount on a play session at Jungle Fun after their diddi dance class.

diddi dance Wirral:

  • From 21st April, Thursdays @ 10:00am – This class will be moving from Monkey Biz (Fun 4 All) Bromborough to Unit 7, Croft retail and leisure park, Bromborough, CH62 3PN

diddi dance Cannock Chase, Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield & Surrounding:

  • From 9th April, Saturdays @ 11:00am – Thomas Spencer Hall, Whittington, Near Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9JX
  • From 15th April, Fridays @ 10:15am – Cannock Chase Children’s Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 5BU
  • From 15th April, Fridays @ 11:00am – St Johns Community Church, High Street, Chase Terrace, Staffordshire, WS7 1LR

diddi dance Leicestershire:

  • From 14th April, Thursdays @ 11:15am – Wild Kidz Indoor Play Centre, 18-20 new buildings, Hinckley, LE10 1HW
    Unlimited soft play for £2 after class

diddi dance Essex:

  • From 11th April, Mondays @ 2:00pm – The King Edward Community Centre, King Edwards Way, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 6JF
    This is in addition to our currently running 1:00pm class.

diddi dance Swindon, Cirencester, Chippenham, Tetbury & Surrounding:

  • From 22nd April, Fridays @ 10:00am – the Bingham Hall, King Street, Cirencester, GL7 1JT

diddi dance Colchester, Maldon, Halstead & Tendring:

  • From 19th April, Tuesdays @ 10:00am – Clacton Brotherhood Community Hall, 28 St Osyth Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 3BW
  • From 14th April, Thursdays @ 10:00am – Pas De Deux Dance Studio, The Green, Main Road, Harwich, CO12 4NJ

diddi dance West Berkshire, South Oxfordshire, Marlow and Tadley:

  • From 20th April, Wednesdays @ 9.45am – Sulhamstead & Ufton Nervet Village Hall, Springwell Cottage, Sulhamstead Hill, Sulhamstead, Reading, RG7 4DA

We hope you can join us for our next theme:

Why not book your FREE trial for one of these new classes today! Or to sign up for a block of classes head over to our Booking Page.

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