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diddi dance Summer Classes

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Summer’s Here!

We have a number of Summer Classes running throughout July and August. See below what’s running in your area and contact your local diddi dance to join in the fun

 

diddi dance Lancaster, Preston & Kendal:

  • Starting Thursday  5th August @ 10am  – Lancaster Leisure Park,  Turning Point Theatre Arts, Lancaster Leisure Park, Wyresdale Road, Lancaster, LA1 3LA

 

diddi dance South Sheffield & Dronfield :

SUMMER DANCE PARTIES – Parties start at 10am and run for 90 minutes.

  • Monday 9th August and Monday 23rd August @ Gleadless United Reformed Church, Hollinsend Road, Sheffield, S12 2NP

 

diddi dance Wolverhampton, Stafford, Norh Telford & Market Drayton:

WEEK 1 

  • Monday 26th July @10am – Stafford Rangers Social Club
  • Monday 26th July @10am – Hadley Learning Community Telford
  • Tuesday 27th July @ 11am – Newhampton Arts Centre Wolverhampton
  • Wednesday 28th July @10am – Wombourne Allen Memorial Hall
  • Thursday 29th July @ 10am – Penkridge Scout Hut
  • Friday 30th July @ 10am – Red House Albrighton
  • Friday 30th July @10am – Chur h of Ascension Wall Heath
  • Saturday 31st July @ 9:45am – Newbridge Prep School Tettenhall

WEEK 2:

  • Monday 16th August @10am – Stafford Rangers Social Club
  • Monday 16th August @ 10am –  Bilston Methodist Church
  • Tuesday 17th August @11am – Newhampton Arts Centre Wolverhampton
  • Wednesday 18th August @ 10am – Hadley Learning Community Telford
  • Wednesday 18th August @ 10am – Wombourne Allen Memorial Hall
  • Thursday 19th August @10am – Penkridge Scout Hut
  • Friday 20th August @ 10am – Red House Albrighton
  • Saturday 21st August @ 9:15am – Hadley Learning Community Telford
  • Satuday 21st August @ 9:45am – Newbridge Prep School Tettenhall

 

diddi dance Enfield & Potters Bar:

  • Monday 2nd August @10am – Church of Christ the King Oakwood,  29 Bramley Road, Peace Close, Cockfosters, London, N14 4HE
  • Thursday 5th August @ 10am – St Michaels, Gordon Hill, Gordon Hill, Enfield, London, EN2 0QP
  • Friday 6th August @ 10am – Elm Court Potters Bar, 363 Mutton Lane , Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 3BP
  • Friday 6th August @ 10am – St Michaels, Gordon Hill , Enfield, London, EN2 0QP
  • Monday 9th August @ 10am – Church of Christ the King Oakwood, 29 Bramley Road, Peace Close, Cockfosters, London, N14 4HE
  • Wednesday 11th August @ 10am – diddi dance hub/Mima’s Place, 9 Queen Anne’s Place, Bush Hill Park, EN1 2QB
  • Friday 13th August @ 10am – Elm Court Potters Bar, 363 Mutton Lane , Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 3BP
  • Monday 26th August @ 10am – Church of Christ the King Oakwood, 29 Bramley Road, Peace Close, Cockfosters, London, N14 4HE
  • Friday 20th August @ 10am – Elm Court Potters Bar, 363 Mutton Lane , Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 3BP
  • Monday 23rd August 10am – Church of Christ the King Oakwood,  29 Bramley Road, Peace Close, Cockfosters, London, N14 4HE
  • Thursday 26th August 10am – diddi dance hub/ Mima’s Place, 9 Queen Anne’s Place, Bush Hill Park, EN1 2QB
  • Friday 27th August 10am – Elm Court, 363 Mutton Lane , Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 3BP
  • Friday 27th August @ 10am – St Michaels Gordon Hill, Gordon Hill, Enfield, London, EN2 0QP

 

diddi dance South East London:

  • Starting Wednesday 28th July @ 10am – Mycenae House,  90 Mycenae Road, London SE3 7SE – running every week except the last week in August
  • Starting Friday 30th July@ 10am – Under 1 Roof Kids, Unit 9, IO Centre, Skeffington Street, Royal Arsenal, London SE18 6SR – running every week except the last week in August

 

diddi dance Bexley & Dartford:

  • Monday 2nd and 16th August @10am – New Eltham, Methodist Church, Footscray Road, SE93UL
  • Monday 9th and 23rd August @ 10am – Eltham, Christchurch, High Street, SE91TX
  • Friday 6th, 15th, 20th and 27th August @10am – Chislehurst, Methodist Church, Prince Imperial Road, BR75LX

 

diddi dance Plymouth & Surrounding:

  • Monday 2nd August @ 9:30am – Pomphlett Methodist Church
  • Tuesday 3rd August @ 9:30am – Emmanuel Church
  • Tuesday 3rd August @ 9:30am – Saltash Girl Guide
  • Wednesday 4th August @ 9:30am – Plympton Girl Guide HQ
  • Thursday 5th August @ 9:30 – Emmanuel Church
  • Friday 6th August @ 9:30am – Tothill Community Centre
  • Tuesday 10t August @ 9:30am – Emmanuel Church
  • Friday 13th August @ 9:30am – Tothill Community Centre
  • Monday 16th August @ 9:30am – Pomphlett Methodist Church
  • Tuesday 17th August @ 9:30am – Saltash Girl Guide HQ
  • Wednesday 18th August @ 9:30am – Plympton Girl Guide HQ
  • Thursday 19th August @ 9:30am – Emmanuel Church

 

 

diddi dance Franchise Awards 2021

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We recently celebrated the successes of our network together and announced the winners of our franchise awards 💚💗💙.
We want to congratulate each of our Franchisees for all of their hard work and determination this past year, especially to these winners:

 

diddi debutante – fastest growing new franchisee for 2021


🏆 Andrea McCrea at diddi dance Southampton⠀⠀⠀

 

 

diddi developer – franchisee who took over and grew and existing franchise for 2021


🏆 Constantina Menezes at diddi dance Enfield & Potters Bar
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diddi diva – franchisee with the biggest growth  for 2021


🏆 Josie Ward at diddi dance Torbay, Central Exeter & Surrounding

🏅 Jane Mitchell at diddi dance Bexley & Dartford⠀⠀

 

 

diddi dancer – special mention award 2021


🏆 Gemma Edmenson at diddi dance Eastbourne, Tunbridge Wells & Hastings

 

 

 

diddi doer – best marketer and promotor for 2021


🏆 Svenja Jinman at diddi dance Wolverhampton, Stafford, North Telford & Market Drayton

🏅 Charlotte Burgess at diddi dance Shrewsbury & South Telford
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diddi discusser –  most active on social media for 2021


🏆 Nicola Taylor at diddi dance Loughborough, Glenfield, Oadby & Surrounding

🏅 Nicola Buccelli at diddi dance Lancaster, Preston & Kendal⠀⠀
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diddi deliverer – best at running a franchise for 2021


🏆 Laura Hughes at diddi dance South East Hampshire and Chichester

🏅 Liz & Rachael at diddi dance Plymouth & Surrounding Areas⠀

 

 

diddi driver – most motivated and driven franchisee for 2021


🏆 Caroline Steele at diddi dance Swindon, Cirencester, Chippenham, Tetbury & Surrounding

🏅 Laura Makinson at diddi dance Cheshire East & West

 

 

diddi dude – most supportive franchisee as voted by the network in 2021


🏆 Jane Mitchell at diddi dance Bexley & Dartford

🏅 Suzie Harley at diddi dance Wirral & South Liverpool

 

 

diddi dame – outstanding contribution to diddi dance for 2021


🏆 Suzie Harley at diddi dance Wirral & South Liverpool

 

 

You’re all AWESOME and we can’t wait to see you all at our diddi dance AGM 2022🤞 🙌

diddi dance welcomed four new franchisees in 2020

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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. 

diddi dance turns 17!

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Its our 17th birthday! Anne-Marie started diddi dance with one class in London back in 2003, and 17 years later has franchisees teaching 16 different dance styles including Bollywood, Disco, Charleston and Rave to preschoolers all over the UK!

During that time we have gained accreditations and won awards, worked and met celebrities, and performed at festivals and shows.

We are excited to be celebrating our birthday and thank you all for your support 💚💗💙

 

 

 

     

24 hour diddi danceathon for Caudwell Children

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Will you be joining us on Saturday 27th June, to see our founder, Anne-Marie Martin attempt a 24hour diddi danceathon for Caudwell Children?💃🏻🕺🏾

This week should have been Children’s Activities Week 2020 and while we wait for the right time for it to take place, we are excited to help raise vital funds for Caudwell Children’s emergency fundraising appeal.

This awesome charity changes the lives of disabled children by providing access to the services, equipment, therapies and treatments they so desperately need 💚💗💙

We can’t wait for the challenge to begin and see which exciting guests will be joining her online.

If you would like to sponsor Anne-Marie you can do so here 🤩

The event will be streamed live on our diddi dance facebook and instagram pages.

We hope you will join us and all support is welcomed. See you then!

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 🙂

Meet our newest franchisees

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We are absolutely thrilled to have had a number of new franchisees join our network here at diddi dance over the last few months. 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

Josie Ward – Torbay, Central Exeter and Surrounding

“My name is Josie Ward and I am the owner of diddi dance Torbay, Central Exeter and surrounding areas. I started dancing at the age of 2 years and have never stopped! I have previously worked as a dancer/entertainer across the U.K, mainly at holiday parks- performing in shows and running daytime and evening children’s entertainment. I have recently completed my Level 3 Early Years Educator course at South Devon college whilst working as a Nursery Nurse within Torquay. Having gained all my experience, I really have found a gap in the market for diddi dance in Torbay/Exeter which really benefit children’s physical and social development, whilst in a fun, relaxed environment. I am so excited to meet and dance with you all.”

Charlotte Burgess – Shrewsbury & South Telford

“I started my diddi dance journey teaching classes in 2017 and am now excited to be bringing more classes to Shrewsbury and South Telford as a franchisee. I keep very busy in my spare time with my three children who love practicing different dance routines with me at home, especially all the cool moves from diddi dance Hip Hop!”

 

 

Kristina Jones – Wrexham, Owestry, Whitchurch & Malpas

“Having danced since a young age I always wanted to be a dance teacher, and luckily for me a local job opportunity lead me to diddi dance! I love our classes and cant wait to share my passion for dance with as many people as possible through diddi dance sessions! Whether you’re young or old, what can beat a boogie?!”

 

 

 

Natalie Battista – South Manchester, North of Cheshire East & Macclesfield

“Hi my name is Natalie and I run diddi dance South Manchester, after the opportunity came up to take over at the end of 2019 having been a diddi dance teacher in the area since 2014.
I have been dancing my whole life along with acting and singing and started my career early as one of Ken Dodd’s Diddymen touring theatres throughout the UK as a child. I spent part of my adult life working as a professional dancer in family shows abroad and entertaining children of all ages throughout the day. I then went onto dance and sing in tribute shows touring the UK. I also do modelling and have had small TV roles as well.
I now have 2 beautiful children, who have also been diddi dancers and I wanted to carry on with my love of dancing so this lead me to teaching for diddi dance which I thoroughly enjoy, so running it was the perfect next step.
I look forward to meeting and dancing with you all xxx”

 

 

 

 

 

New classes starting January 2020

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We have new classes starting in the new year, January 2020. See below what’s running in your area and contact your local diddi dance to join in the fun.

Our new theme for January will be Hip Hop!

 

diddi dance York, Ryedale, Selby & Surrounding:

  • Starting Monday 13th January @ 10.30 – The Avenues Children Centre, Sixth Avenue, York, YO31 0TX
  • Starting Thursday 16th January @ 1.45pm – Oakengrove Community Centre, Reid Park, Haxby, York, YO32 3QW

diddi dance Wirral & South Liverpool:

  • Starting Monday 6th January @ 11.15am –  Greenbank Sports academy (Brunswick room), Greenbank Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, L17 1AG
  • Sarting Friday 10th January @ 10am – St.Michaels in the Hamlet Church, Belgrave Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L17 7AG
  • Starting Wednesday 22nd January @ 1.45pm every other week – intergenerational session at Arundel Park (Sanctuary Park), Sefton Park Road, Liverpool, L8 0WN

diddi dance Wrexham, Oswestry, Whitchurch & Malpas:

  • Starting Tuesday 7th January @ 10.45am – Funzone Playbarn Whitchurch, Unit 12 Digital Court, Waymills Ind Est, Whitchurch, SY13 1TT
  • Starting Thursday 9th January @ 1.30pm – Wem Town Hall, 28-32 High Street, Wem, Shrewsbury, SY4 5DG

diddi dance Loughborough, Hinckley, Oadby & Surrounding:

  • Starting Monday 6thJanuary @ 10am – Brock’s Hill Visitor Centre, Brocks Hill Country Park, Washbrook Ln, Oadby, Leicester LE2 5JJ
  • Starting Tuesday 7th January @ 10:30am – Marwood Care Home (intergenerational session), 57 Ashby Road, Loughborough LE12 9BS

diddi dance Bristol:

  • Starting Friday 10th January @ 10:00am – St.George Community Centre, Church Road, St.George, BS5 8AA
  • Starting Saturday 11th January @ 9:30am – St.Barts Church Hall, Maurice Road, St.Andrews Park, BS6 5BZ

diddi dance North London:

  • Starting Friday 10th January @ 9.30am – Huggle, 8-10 Winchester Road, London, NW3 3NT

diddi dance Bromley, Dulwich & Surrounding

  • Starting Friday 10th January @ 9.30am – The Grove Centre, 2 Jews Walk, Sydenham, London, SE26 6PL

diddi dance Torbay, Central Exeter & Surrounding:

  • Starting Monday 6th January @ 10.45am – Whitestone Parish Halls, Merrymeet, Whitestone,, Exeter EX4 2JS
  • Starting Tuesday 4th February @ 10am – Devon Mamma Studios, Winners 2000 Fitness Ltd, Aspen Way, Paignton, TQ4 7QR

 

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diddi dance becomes a hero partner for CAW2020

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diddi dance are excited to announce that we have officially become a hero partner for Children’s Activity Week 2020.

Children’s Activity Week will take place next summer from 8th-13th June 2020 to fundraise for Caudwell Children.

Its also a chance for us to celebrate the hundreds of thousands of activities, clubs and classes running across the UK, benefiting both parents and children, from babies to primary school age. The variety of activities highlight the many health, well-being, social and educational benefits for the whole family.

Along with the inspiring and dedicated people, companies and experts that provide these amazing activities, everyone takes part in a whole week of fun and fundraising to change the lives of children with autism and continues to raise standards across all children’s activities.

The theme in 2019 was ‘Watch Me Fly’ and raised a staggering £139,000.

The launch event takes place in February so look out for more information, and we hope you’ll be able to join us in one of our classes during the week to celebrate.

diddi dance founder Anne-Marie Martin wins big at the National What’s On 4 Awards 2019

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The winners of the National What’s On 4 Awards for the Children’s Activities Sector with Morton Michel were announced at a special awards ceremony last Friday. We are absolutely thrilled and proud to announce that our very own founder of diddi dance Anne-Marie Martin, was presented with the highest honour of The Lifetime Achievement Award.

What’s on 4 said “Anne-Marie’s devotion and passion for the industry is awe-inspiring and relentless. We can’t think of a better name to add to the Lifetime Achievement hall of fame for children’s activities.”

As with the other What’s On 4 awards, The Lifetime Achievement award isn’t voted for by customers which means that Anne-Marie’s achievements over nearly 17 years have been recognised by industry leaders as truly exceptional and worthy of bestowing this most prestigious award.

These pioneering awards were launched in 2007 to celebrate the UK’s best children’s clubs and classes, along with leaders, volunteers and party providers for children – as nominated and voted for by the experts – parents, carers and parents-to-be.

Over the last decade, the What’s On 4 Kids Awards have become established as the industry accolade with hundreds of exceptional businesses and individuals in the flourishing sector keen to be part of the action and be in with a chance to be revealed as a finalist or winner!

Anne-Marie said “I am absolutely honoured and delighted to have been recognised for my work with diddi dance, in receiving The Lifetime Achievement award from What’s On 4 and to join such prestigious previous winners of this award is indeed a privilege.”

Now in its 13th year, this National awards programme welcomes the return of headline sponsor Morton Michel and supporters STA and ClassBiz alongside ceremony hosts, NatWest. Parents and carers logged on to What’s On 4 Kids to cast a massive 80,000 nominations and votes to ensure that their ‘most-loved’ were in the running.

What’s On 4 Kids Managing Director, Sam Willoughby, concluded

‘Each and every year it’s a pleasure to welcome back so many activities, keen to be part of these National awards once again but it’s also so exciting to see the new nominees from this thriving sector being showcased for the first time. We know from parents’ testimonials how clubs, classes and individual leaders have such a positive impact on the lives of their children and it’s an honour therefore to publicly recognise and celebrate these activity providers in this way. Huge thank you to NatWest, Morton Michel and all our sponsors and supporters as well as the thousands of parent voters for being such a massive part of the What’s On 4 Kids Awards 2019’.
Previous winners of The Lifetime Achievement Award were Steve Franks (Water Babies) in 2017 and Kathy Doolan (Rhythm Time) in 2018.

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