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All About diddi dance Shrewsbury & South Telford

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diddi dance franchisee Charlotte who runs diddi dance Shrewsbury & South Telford recently became 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 Charlotte and diddi dance Shrewsbury & South Telford:

 

 

How long have you been with diddi dance?

I started dancing with diddi dance in 2017 and bought the franchise in 2019.

What did you do before joining diddi dance?

I worked in an office for an online retailer which sold… men’s underwear!

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

I love meeting new families and seeing little ones exploring all our fun dance moves.

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

Being part of a franchise network and meeting so many likeminded women has been the best thing about becoming a diddi dance franchisee. The joint festivals and fairs I have done with other local business owners have all been amazing!

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

The 2022 annual AGM has been my personal highlight. As I took on my franchise not long before the first lock down, I had to wait nearly three years before going to diddi HQ and meeting lots of the franchisees. I also won the ‘diddi diva’ franchisee award for biggest growth – it felt great to know my business was bouncing back after covid.

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

Growing my territory and getting more of Shropshire diddi dancing!

What do you enjoy most about your diddi dance?

Working in an industry that I feel so passionate about is amazing. Dancing with children and their families never feels like work!

What do you enjoy most about being your own Boss?

The flexibility which means I can be there for school pick ups and other events.

What does the CAA accreditation mean to you?

I am so proud to have been independently accredited to give parent’s peace of mind that we have professional policies and procedures in place to keep children safe and happy at diddi dance (as well as having lots of fun in class!). For me this is a really important achievement ensuring that I am providing the best service I can for families.

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

My favourite theme is Bollywood! I love seeing the diddi dancers grow in confidence to make their flower line together and the moves are really fun to explore in class.

 

     

 

diddi dance Shrewsbury & South Telford currently has multiple classes running across their exclusive area. Contact Charlotte directly if you’d like to attend a class:

 

Mondays:

Darwin Community Centre, Frankwell, Shrewsbury, SY3 8JS

 

Tuesdays:

9.45am Panda-monium Play Centre, Horsehay, Telford, TF4 3EE

1.30pm Hollinswood Community Centre, 7 Downemead, Hollinswood, Telford, TF3 2EW

 

Wednesdays:

1.30pm The Victoria Hall, Broseley, TF12 5EX

 

Thursdays:

9.45am @ Wem Town Hall, High Street, Wem, SY4 5DG

11am @ Medieval Madness, J & K Vanguard Way, Shrewsbury, SY1 3TG

 

Fridays:

9.30am @ St John’s Church Hall, Dawley Road, Telford, TF4 2PD

9.30am and 10.30am @ Mereside Community Centre, Mereside, Shrewsbury, SY2 6LH

 

Saturdays:

9.30am @ Bicton Village Hall, Church Lane, Shrewsbury, SY3 8ET

 

diddi dance Celebrates 6th Year in the Elite Franchise Top 100 at Celebratory Evening in London

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Last week we were delighted to celebrate our 6th consecutive year in the Elite Franchise Top 100 at the Tower Hotel, soaking up the fabulous views of London including Tower Bridge. The EF100 recognises and celebrates the industry’s leading franchises. We are so proud to have made it for another year.

Anne-Marie Martin, founder of diddi dance, who also runs diddi dance Royal Borough of Greenwich & Lewisham,  and Jane Mitchell of diddi dance Bexley & Dartford caught up with so many wonderful friends and colleagues in the Franchising world, and diddi dance were nominated in the ‘Rising Star of the Year’ category. It was a fantastic evening.

 

diddi dance Celebrates 2022

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Wow, what a year 2022 has been!

We have welcomed 4 new franchisees to the diddi dance crew – Kirsty Barker of diddi dance Central & North Liverpool &  South Knowsley, Naomi Sumner of diddi dance Southport, Sefton & West Lancashire, Sophie Barnard of diddi dance Winchester & Gosport and JoJo Sikking of diddi dance Woodford, Walthamstow & Surrounding.

We were stronger together at our first in person conference since 2019 which was just amazing, launched our fabulous clothing range and celebrated our 19th birthday.

We were proud to be nominated for various industry awards and to attend the British Franchise Awards as Lifestyle Finalist 2022 and were awarded the 5 Star Franchise Satisfaction for the 9th year running. To end the year we were listed in the Elite Franchise Top 100 Franchises for the 6th year running.

We have of course danced our way through the year with all our amazing diddi dance families, including at The Cambridge Club Festival, Camp Bestival Dorset and our first at Camp Bestival Shropshire, the CAA Kindness Week and Gabby’s Dollhouse diddi disco week.

A huge thank you to everyone who been part of our 2022! 

We wish you all a very Happy New Year and look forward to what 2023 will bring.

 

                               

 

diddi dance Wrexham, Oswestry, Whitchurch & Malpas 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 Wrexham, Oswestry, Whitchurch & Malpas 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 Wrexham, Oswestry, Whitchurch & Malpas’ 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 Kristina Jones and her franchise diddi dance Wrexham, Oswestry, Whitchurch & Malpas.

Over 200,000 children a week now attend a CAA member activity and it is a truly fantastic endorsement for diddi dance Wrexham, Oswestry, Whitchurch & Malpas to be part of this ground-breaking national initiative. Kristina’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.

Kristina took over diddi dance Wrexham, Oswestry, Whitchurch & Malpas in October 2019 and now runs numerous classes in the area, and is working really hard to make it into one of the most recognisable diddi dance brands in the nation. Becoming a Gold accredited member of the CAA is the latest achievement in the brand’s success story supporting dancing toddlers weekly.

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 checks, 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 Wrexham, Oswestry, Whitchurch & Malpas 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 Kristina’s success:

“Kristina is running an excellent franchise and its great seeing it growing so much. Having achieved gold now gives her customers peace of mind that she is running an ethical and responsible local business.”

Adding to this Kristina of diddi dance Wrexham, Oswestry, Whitchurch & Malpas said:

“It feels like a huge pat on the back! Knowing that I can confidently say to early years settings, parents, schools that my business is doing everything we can to provide top quality provision. As the children’s activity market expands, with more and more provision for preschool ages than ever before, I am proud to have my accreditation to back me up and help me stand out from the crowd.”

Congratulations again to Kristina and her franchise. If you would like more information about diddi dance Wrexham, Oswestry, Whitchurch & Malpas visit the Facebook page here or read all about them by clicking here

diddi dance Celebrates Conference and Awards 2022

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🌟 Celebrate with us 🌟

We had a fantastic conference at the weekend, coming together and celebrating the successes of our network, including announcing 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:

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You’re all AWESOME and we cant wait to see you all at our next diddi dance AGM 2023 🙌

 

diddi dance Central & North Liverpool & South Knowsley 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 Central & North Liverpool & South Knowsley 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 Central & North Liverpool & South Knowsley’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 Kirsty Barker and her franchise diddi dance Central & North Liverpool & South Knowsley

Over 200,000 children a week now attend a CAA member activity and it is a truly fantastic endorsement for diddi dance Central & North Liverpool & South Knowsley to be part of this ground-breaking national initiative. Kirsty’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.

Kirsty opened diddi dance Central & North Liverpool & South Knowsley  at the beginning of this year, January 2022, and now runs numerous classes in the area, and is working really hard to make it into one of the most recognisable diddi dance brands in the nation. Becoming a Gold accredited member of the CAA is the latest achievement in the brand’s success story supporting dancing toddlers weekly.

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 checks, 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 Central & North Liverpool & South Knowsley 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 Kirsty’s success:

“We are so proud of Kirsty’s determination and drive to achieve gold so quickly since starting her diddi dance. She has shown amazing drive, proving she is running an outstanding business.”

Adding to this Kirsty of diddi dance Central & North Liverpool & South Knowsley said:

“I’m so pleased to have now achieved my gold CAA accreditation. Knowing I’ve achieved the highest level means I can proudly let all my parents/carers and nursery settings know that their children are in the safest possible hands. Having this award helps build my business as I am able to say with confidence that I have the support of the diddi dance franchise and CAA which are highly commended in the industry. Whether it be health and safety, child safeguarding, criminal record checks, qualifications or training I have completed them to the highest standard.”

Congratulations again to Kirsty and her franchise. If you would like more information about diddi dance Central & North Liverpool & South Knowsley visit the Facebook page here or read all about them by clicking here

diddi dance is a Sponsor of the What’s on 4 Kids Awards 2022

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We are very proud to be a sponsor of the What’s On 4 Kids Awards 2022 🤩

📣 Voting is now open! 📣

Thank you to everyone that nominated us, we are so excited to have 5 diddi dance nominations through voting this year.

Most loved music, dance or performing arts activity

diddi dance Sunderland

diddi dance Southampton

diddi dance Bexley & Dartford

diddi dance Central & North Liverpool & South Knowsley

 

 

Most loved activity leader or business manager – North England

Dani Meighen diddi dance Sunderland

 

Please do show our franchisees your support and vote here 💙 💙 💙

Congratulations and good luck to the nominees in the diddi dance sponsored category ‘Franchisor or Independent with more than 20 leaders overall’

Join us for Children’s Activities Week 2022

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The countdown has begun! In just two weeks we are taking part in Children’s Activities Week 2022 💜

 

 

We are a Hero partner and would love to help as many disabled & autistic children and their families as possible get the support they need. We have set a fundraising target of £5000, that allows Caudwell Children to give a child an autism assessment at the purpose-built Caudwell International Children’s Centre and 12 months of post-diagnostic support 💜

 

 

 

Join us between 21st – 27th March for our special KINDNESS themed classes and follow us on social media to find out how you can help reach our fundraising target 🕺🏿💃🏻

Meet Our Newest Franchisees at diddi dance

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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

 

diddi dance 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.”

 

 

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”

 

 

 

diddi dance Sunderland

“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.

 

diddi dance wins at the What’s on 4 Kids Awards 2021

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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.

                                                              

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