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diddi dance is celebrating winning two franchise awards

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We are ecstatic to celebrate TWO Franchise awards :star2::star2:

The Best Franchise Award for continuous improvement in 2020, means so much to us, we are proud to have supported our franchisees in this unprecedented year and our second award fills us with pride that for the 7th year running, based on anonymous feedback from our Franchisees, we have received the 5 Star Franchisee Satisfaction Award :star2::star2::star2::star2::star2:It means the world to us to know that they rate our franchise opportunity so highly and are satisfied with their decision to be part of our network :star-struck:

Thank you so much to our diddi dance crew for your time, we really appreciate your feedback :green_heart::heartpulse::blue_heart:

 

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 in the UK’s top 100 franchises 2021

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We are so proud to be on the Elite Franchise‘s list of UK’s TOP 100 Franchises 2021 🏆 🤩

This is our fourth year appearing in the top 100 and we are delighted to have maintained this in 2021 #EF100 💚💗💙⠀⠀

Thank you to all our franchisees for their continued hard work making our network such a success 🎉

If you would like to know more about joining our award-winning, family-friendly, supportive network, we would love to hear from you https://www.diddidance.com/franchise/ 💚💗💙

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.

New diddi dance classes – February 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 February 2018! The list below is from North to South in UK.

diddi dance Worcestershire (a brand new diddi dance!), email Helen for further information:

  • Starting 14th February, Wednesdays @ 9.30am & 10.30am – All Saints Church hall, 6 Burcot Ln, Bromsgrove B60 1AF
  • Starting 15th February, Thursdays @ 2.30pm & 3.30pm – St Peter’s Village Hall, St Peter’s Drive, Worcester WR5 3TA
  • Starting 23rd February, Fridays @ 9.30am & 10.30am – Droitwich Methodist Church Hall, Worcester Rd, Droitwich WR9 8AN

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

  • Starting 19th February, Mondays @ 1.30 – Mercure Parkway Hotel, Adel, Leeds LS16 8AG

diddi dance Essex, email Caroline & Jennifer for further information:

  • Starting 20th February, Tuesdays @ 9.45am – Wickford Christ Church, Gateway Service Road , Ladygate Centre (next to the Co-Op), High Street, Wickford, Essex SS12 9FW
    Please note the postcode doesn’t take you directly to Christ Church.  The Church is located & signposted to the rear of the Co-Op car park

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

  • Starting 19th February, Mondays @ 10am – River & Rowing Museum, Mill Lane, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1BF

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

  • Starting 22nd February, Thursdays @ 11.00am – Emmanuel Church Hall, 1 Compton Avenue, Plymouth, PL3 5BZ
  • Starting 23rd February, Fridays @ 11.00am – Ivybridge Scout Hut, Ivybridge, Devon PL21 0SL
    Between Ivybridge Police Station and the South Dartmoor Leisure Centre
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 – IRISH!!!

Great features for diddi dance Franchisees this January

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Fantastic features for some of our franchisees this month, all of which had some great visuals from classes attached to them to help everyone see how much fun toddlers have at diddi dance.

First, diddi dance Plymouth & Surrounding had a lovely feature in the Plymouth Herald all about how they left behind their previous careers to become diddi dance franchisees and how now they are award-winning franchisees!

Then, diddi dance Oxford & Surrounding had a local television company, That’s Oxfordshire, along to a class to find out all about the newly launched diddi dance in the area! They spoke with franchisee Tatiana and some parents about why diddi dance is great for toddler in helping them to develop their social and creative skills.

Next, diddi dance South East Hampshire & Chichester had their local That’s television company, That’s Solent, along to one of her classes. They interviewed franchisee Liz and some of the parents all about diddi dance & why it is so great to attend!

diddi dance North Essex & South Suffolk was chosen by DaddiLife as their Activity of the Week so the Daddy bloggers came along to film a class to show their readers exactly what toddlers get up to with us.

Lastly, diddi dance North & Central Leeds had a local mummy blogger along to a class to give an honest review about exactly what happens in one of our classes. Her and her daughter loved it and and would definitely recommend it to other parents:

If you have a child that loves dancing or jumping around to music, or you’d like to help them improve their coordination, this may well be for you.”

 

Don’t forget to book your FREE trial with any of our classes today and see your toddler grow in confidence, coordination & creativity 🙂

New diddi dance classes – January 2018

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With the new year right around the corner we at diddi dance wanted to be sure you knew about all the new upcoming classes launching across the UK in January 2018! The list below is from North to South in UK.

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

  • Starting 12th January, Fridays @ 10am – Culcheth Sports Club, Charnock Road, Warrington WA3 5SH

diddi dance Wirral, email Rebecca for further information:

  • Starting 12th January, Fridays @ 11.15am – Marlowe Road United reformed Church, 36 Torrington Road, Wallasey CH44 3BU

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

  • Starting 5th January, Fridays @ 11.15am – The Church of the Ascension, High Street, Wall Heath, Kinswinford, West Midlands, DY6 9AH

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

  • Starting 10th January, Wednesdays @ 1:15pm – Stealth Fitness Centre, Hathern Limited, Unit 3A Viking Court Shepshed Road, Hathern , Loughborough, LE12 5LZ
  • Starting 10th January, Wednesdays @ 10.45am – Woodhouse Community Hall, Forest Road, Woodhouse, LE12 8TZ

diddi dance Worcestershire (a brand new diddi dance!), email Helen for further information:

  • Starting 8th January, Mondays @ 9:30am – Perdiswell Young People Leisure Club, Perdiswell Park, Droitwich Road, Worcester, WR3 7SN
    10% discount if you sign up for a full half term
  • Starting 8th January, Mondays @ 2:00pm – St Nicholas Church Barn, 2 Nicholas Lane, Worcester, WR4 0SL
    10% discount if you sign up for a full half term

diddi dance Bristol, email Emily for further information:

  • Starting 8th January, Mondays @ 1:45pm – Emersons Green Village Hall, Emersons Way, Emersons Green, Bristol, BS16 7AP
    Car park available but must sign in registration number at reception
  • Starting 8th January, Monday @ 1:45pm – Horfield Baptist Church, Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8NY
    Access to the class is at the back of the church on Brynland Avenue. Limited street parking.
  • Starting 9th January, Tuesdays @ 11am – Stoke Bishop Village Hall, 42 Stoke Hill, Bristol, BS91EX
    Street parking available
  • Starting 11th January, Thursdays @ 1:45pm –  St.Francis Church Hall, Warwick Road, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 2PW
    Car park & street parking available

diddi dance Oxford & Surrounding (a brand new diddi dance!), email Tatiana for further information:

  • Starting 5th January, Fridays @ 11am – Drayton Village Hall, Drayton Hall, Drayton, Abingdon OX14 4LF
  • Starting 8th January, Mondays @ 10am – Hadland Road Community Centre, Hadland Road, Abingdon, OX14 3Y
  • Starting 9th January, Tuesdays @ 10am – Rose Hill Community Centre, Carole’s Way, Rose Hill, Oxford, OX4 4HF

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

  • Starting 10th January, Wednesdays @10am – Wallingford Sports Park, Hithercroft Road, Wallingford, OX10 9RB
  • Starting 11th January, Thursdays @ 10.15am – Speen Parish Hall, Speen Lane, Speen, Newbury, RG14 1RJ

diddi dance Harrow & North Hillingdon, email Tejal for further information:

  • Starting 6th January, Saturdays @ 9:50am – Arc House Harrow, Harrow-on-the-Hill station approach, Lowlands Road, Harrow, HA1 3GR

diddi dance West London, email Gina for further information:

  • Starting 4th January, Thursdays @ 11am – The Corner House, 102-104 Shepherds Bush Rd, London W6 7PD

diddi dance North London, email Anuschka for further information:

  • Starting 4th January, Thursdays @ 10am – Platform, Hornsey Baths, 2 Tiltman Place, London, N7 7EE

diddi dance South East Hampshire & Chichester, email Liz for further information:

  • Starting 8th January , Mondays @ 11:15am – Meadowside Leisure Centre, Whiteley Way, Fareham PO15 7LJ
  • Starting 9th January, Tuesdays @ 1pm – Tesco Community Room – Fareham Tesco Quay St, Fareham PO16 0LE
  • Starting 10th January, Wednesdays @ 9:30am – Fishbourne Centre Blackboy Ln, Fishbourne, Chichester PO18 8BE

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

  • Starting 3rd January, Wednesdays @ 10am – Roffey Millenium Hall, 154-156 Crawley Road, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 4DT
  • Starting 3rd January, Wednesdays @ 1:30pm – Easteds Barn, Easteds Lane, Southwater, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 9DP

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

  • Starting 10th January, Wednesdays @ 11am – The Martial Arts Centre, 24 Longstone Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3SN
  • Starting 19th January, Fridays @ 10am – The Robsack Centre, Bodiam Drive, St Leonards on Sea, Hastings, East Sussex, TN38 9TW
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 – HIP HOP!!!

PJ Masks Super Dance Party with diddi dance Recap

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Our PJ Masks Super Dance Party week, which ran in all diddi dance classes from 30 October to 4 November, was one of the most fun experiences all of us at diddi dance have ever had!

The event, which was the first partnership between us and eOne, the creators of PJ Masks, ran across 40 locations, in over 600 classes and was attended by just under 4,500 children.

Just some of the great feedback we got from parents about the week included:

“Teddy loved dressing up as gekko and had the most amazing time at the pj masks dance party today.”
“My little superhero loved the PJ Mask dance party this morning! He loved showing off his muscles”
“Thank you for a brilliant session today Caroline! We will be busting out our PJ Masks super hero dance moves for the rest of the week!“
“Ceris loved the PJ masks session today in Hampton with Mona! And her brother Duncan enjoyed dressing up as Catboy too, although he left diddi dance 18 months ago he still wishes he could go!”
“Our little owlette at pj mask diddi dance party today… she loved every second”
“My daughter really loved the PJ Masks Party and as always had a great time at diddi dance”
“Bailey loved dancing in his Catboy costume and doing his ‘muscles’!!!”

And here’s what some of our Franchisees had to say about the week:

diddi dance Swindon

“Last week diddi dance Swindon, Cirencester, Tetbury & Surrounding enjoyed a week of PJ Masks Super Dance parties where diddi’s learnt how to move like their favourite characters Catboy, Owlette and Gekko.
The children loved dressing up and dancing to the PJ Masks songs, Owlette was a particular favourite!”

diddi dance North London

“Around 150 children under the age of four attended the PJ Masks Super Dance Parties held in partnership with their local diddi dance classes in North London. They learnt all the moves they usually see their favourite superheroes – Catboys, Gekko and Owlette – do on TV and had an absolute blast dancing with tapsticks, ribbons and hula hoops. Lot’s of children came dressed as their favourite character and they were so proud to receive their very own PJ Masks certificate at the end of the session. All classes were run to raise money for the Youth Sport Trust – a fantastic charity that encourages children to get active and live a fit and healthy lifestyle.”

diddi dance South East Hants and Chichester

“diddi dance South East Hants and Chichester had a brilliant PJ Masks Super Dance Party Week! We flew like Owellette, got strong with gecko and jumped high with cat boy!!! All the children in our classes from Fareham to Chichester and Portsmouth to Petersfield got a lovely certificate like Hallam’s!!!”

diddi dance Leicestershire

“We had lots of fun during our PJ Masks Super Dance Party week learning new Superhero moves!
There were some very cute costumes, with Owlette seemingly the favourite character amongst the various classes. Thank you to everyone who helped raise money for Youth Sports Trust.”

Another focus of the week was to raise funds for the Youth Sport Trust – a national children’s charity dedicated to transforming the lives of children and young people through the power of sport and physical activity. All classes were raising money to support this charity throughout the month of November and altogether we raised amlost £3,000.

To cap off the PJ Masks fun we at diddi dance ran a Facebook competition for all those diddis who dressed up for the occasion. By parents posting an image of their toddler dressed up for the Super Dance Party to our Facebook page they were automatically entered into our competition, awarding 3 winners PJ Masks goodies! With over 90 entries our lucky winners were announced on 13th November – don’t they look great?!

We hope those of you who were able to take part in our PJ Masks Super Dance Party week at diddi dance enjoyed yourself, and for those of you who may have missed it hopefully we’ll have some more fun partnerships happening in our classes over the coming months!

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