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diddi dance Founder, Makes Finalist in ICAP Awards 2025 as ICAP ICON

February 21, 2025 by Helena Rigby

We are so proud to announce that Anne- Marie Martin founder & franchisor of diddi dance has been nominated and is a finalist in the Institute of Children’s Activities Awards Awards 2025 as ICAP ICON for her incredible contribution to the Children’s activities sector.

 

 

ICAP or the Institute or Children’s Activity Providers, are a professional membership body and community of business owners and leaders operating in the children’s activities sector. Aiming to champion best practice, raise standards and innovate, driving positive change and progression across the industry.

 

 

Congratulations Anne-Marie. Good luck in the final.

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Nominations for What’s On 4 Kids Awards 2025 Now Open

January 27, 2025 by Helena Rigby

The What’s On 4 Kids Awards 2025 are open for nominations! 🤩

You can nominate your local diddi dance here!

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Happy New Year from diddi dance

January 2, 2025 by Helena Rigby

Happy new year from diddi dance!

We are looking forward to getting back to classes from next week with our families kicking off with our Charleston theme.

Whether you are a current customer or a new one looking for a fun class for your little one, would like to book a party, or would like us to come into your EYFS setting, we cant wait to dance with you.

You can check out the classes running nearest to you or feel free to contact your local diddi dance for more information.

If you are interested to find out about running your very own diddi dance, become an ambassador, or teach for one of our current franchisees, you can find more information here about our different packages.

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diddi dance Attends the HSBC Elite Franchise Top 100 Awards Evening 2024

March 18, 2024 by Helena Rigby

Last Thursday we attended the HSBC Elite Franchise Top 100 awards evening held in London ✨

We are incredibly proud that diddi dance has now ranked for the 7th year in Britain’s definitive official list celebrating excellence in the franchise community.

Celebrating children’s activities being 13% of the elite franchise top 100 and the largest sector listed.

Every diddi dance is a franchise, a small locally owned run business meaning every customer gets a personal service and the business owner has a network of support and excellence.

Franchising provides people the opportunity to achieve running their own business with the guidance of a proven business model and support of a network to give the best road to success.  Contact us to find out more about owning your very own diddi dance in your local area.

 

       

 

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diddi dance Celebrates International Women’s Day on 8th March 2024

March 8, 2024 by Helena Rigby

International Women’s Day is 8th March 2024

Imagine a gender-equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality. Collectively we can all #InspireInclusion

Celebrate women’s achievements. Raise awareness about discrimination. Take action to drive gender parity.

International Women’s Day belongs to everyone, everywhere. Inclusion means all IWD action is valid.

The diddi dance crew is a network of over 100 women made up of teachers, franchisees and head office staff, who all embrace the spirit of inclusion as they work together, sharing ideas and supporting one another’s journey. Coming from diverse backgrounds and experiences, welcoming every child from their community into their classes, they are the heart of diddi dance.

Be inspired, join the network and be the inspiration.

Contact us for more information and to register for our next Discovery Day on 10th April by emailing Donna, our Franchise Manager.

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Join Our Next diddi dance Discovery Day on 10th April

March 7, 2024 by Helena Rigby

Join our next diddi dance Discovery Day on 10th April at 1pm.

Do you enjoy dance? Are you passionate about getting preschool children moving?

diddi dance, established for over 20 years, is fully accredited and award winning in the children’s activities sector, with a 5* franchisee satisfaction rating for 10 consecutive years.

Join our network to encourage a love of movement to music that will last a lifetime. Full practical and business training, with dedicated ongoing support.

Register for our next Discovery Day on the 10th April to find out more about owning your very own diddi dance by emailing Donna, our Franchise Recruitment Manager, to secure your place. Please feel free to view our franchise page too for a little more information.

This is a virtual event. Places are limited and must be prebooked. We look forward to seeing you there!

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diddi dance Member of the Institute of Children’s Activity Providers

February 23, 2024 by Helena Rigby

diddi dance are proud to be a member of the Institute of Children’s Activity Providers. We were awarded the highest quality assurance rating of three gold kites where out policies and procedures were assessed.

ICAP are a professional membership body, and community of business owners and leaders operating in the children’s activity sector. They aim to champion best practice, raise standards and innovate, driving positive change and progression across the industry.

This gives all of our customers the reassurance that diddi dance provides a safe environment for your family.

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Join Our Next Discovery Day to Find Out About a diddi dance Franchise Opportunity

February 7, 2024 by Helena Rigby

Have you wondered about out becoming a diddi dance franchisee? Have you thought about starting your own diddi dance business?

Join our next discovery day on Wednesday 6th March at 1pm to find out about our diddi dance franchise opportunity and get all your questions answered. 

This will be a virtual event.

Places are limited and must be pre-booked.

Secure your place now by emailing Donna, our Franchise Recruitment Manager.

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PlaceToBe’s Children’s Mental Health Week 5-11 February 2024

February 5, 2024 by Helena Rigby

It’s #place2be Children’s Mental Health Week 5-11 February 2024.

Children’s Mental Health Week was launched in 2015 and each year, hundreds of schools, children, parents and carers take part. Its now in its 10th year and the theme is ‘My Voice Matters’.

At diddi dance we understand the benefit of movement to music, and how learning to express yourself at a young age has a huge positive impact on children’s mental health 💙💗💚

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diddi dance Celebrates Mother’s Day with Mother_Cuppatea

March 13, 2023 by Helena Rigby

Mummies….its time to put YOU in the frame!

Do you always feel like you are the one behind the camera?

This Mother’s Day we want to see mummies in front of the camera, capturing special moments with your diddi dancer to celebrate you this CelebrationSunday. We’d love to see your photos from class and dancing at home this week and pop them in the comments on our Facebook or Instagram post, and to celebrate you all with 25% off  Mother_Cuppatea Teas, a range of herbal wellness blends that will empower you to live your best life ☕️

 

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: Campaign, Celebrate, Classes, diddi dance, Franchisees, Spring, Winter Tagged With: fea, Featured

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  • diddi dance Founder, Finalist in the Club Hub Awards 2025

  • diddi dance taking part in Children’s Activities Week 12th-18th May

  • Happy International Day of Dance

  • diddi dance Franchisees through to Voting Stage in the What’s On 4 Kids UK Awards 2025

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