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diddi dance at Move It and The Baby Show

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diddi dance just spent the last two weekends exhibiting at Move It and The Baby Show, Excel. We had so much fun we wanted to tell you all about it!

Move It is one of the UK’s biggest dance events, with over 24,000 dancers attending over three days with performances, classes, advice and shopping all available to them. We at diddi dance have been going along for the past 3 years to help get the brand seen and known more in the world of dance. This year Move It celebrated its 10th year going, and we could not have been happier to be apart of the experience this year.

Founder, Anne-Marie, really enjoys going to Move It as it is a chance for her to see old students who have gone on to do great things in the dance world and meet tons of new people, including celebrities, in the dance world and tell them all about how great diddi dance is.

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If you are interested interested in going along to Move It in 2016 and seeing us there just click here for more information.

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At the Baby Show this past weekend we met some amazing people, not just on our stand but also at the Activity Zone where we held free sessions twice a day to show those who attended what we were all about, while giving their toddlers a chance to have some fun of their own while the grown-ups could rest their feet 😉

While there we met some amazing people. First we met a great dad, Al B-c1jAHIYAAfH8PFerguson, who runs the blog The Dad Network. His son Teddy, who mind you is only about 7 months old, came along to almost all our diddi dance sessions we ran on the Activity Zone while at Excel. His favourite part was the hula hoop, which luckily we had a size perfect for him to use. We also had Sofia tumblr_inline_nk7thpFUuC1rjs63nGouveia come along with her daughter Suri at the end of the day to let her enjoy the bubbles.

Lastly, Laura from Mummy’s Zone came along with her son, Oscar. She had some great things to say about diddi dance: “Oscar loved it dancing with hoops, ribbons and pom poms.blogger-image--369788190 The classes looked great and they have them all over the country, I know Oscar would love to go along.” All these parents took the time to mention us on their blogs so please have a read of each. B-SzOqFIIAASfk8

Laura and Oscar also came along with Kelly Finn from More Than Just a Mummy who brought her daughter Tia who loved diddi dance and mum Kelly took some great photos of us in action too!

Thanks again to you all for taking the time to see what we do and mention us to others 🙂

We at diddi dance go along to all three Baby Show so if you are interested in attending one of the future shows and having fun with us on the Activity Zone click here for more information on all the shows over the next year.

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While at Excel, Anne-Marie also had the time to stop by The Franchise Show and give a talk about buying a children’s franchise and why it might be right for you, on behalf of EWIF. This was just one of many great talks given at the show by EWIF members over the weekend. If you are looking for some advice on your business or buying into one then EWIF is a great place to start.

Visit their site today for more information or attend a local meeting if you can.

diddi dance and the importance of socialisation in children

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A new report reveals that 72% of parents are unaware that confidence development begins before the age of 5, Anne-Marie Martin, Founder of diddi dance, is urging parents to take action and help develop their child’s confidence from a young age.

The figures out today show that parents are confused about the age at which their children should begin building up their confidence through socialisation. The Government’s standards set for the early year’s foundation stage state that from birth to the age of 5, a child’s development through socialisation is vital for them to fulfil their potential in later life.

This comes as a new study of 2,000 UK parents, commissioned this month by diddi dance has clarified who parents believe has the responsibility of ensuring their children socialise enough. Worryingly 4 in 10 parents (38%) do not feel it is their responsibility to ensure their child is socialising the appropriate amount, with a third feeling it is down to nurseries, and a quarter believing that pre-school programmes should hold the responsibility.

Furthermore, the survey revealed that 4 in 10 parents still underestimate the positive impact that comes from the company of other young children for those under 5.

The importance of children socialising amongst adults seems to have been misjudged, as well, as 65% do not feel that this time spent with adults is as important as the amount of time their child socialises with other children, despite 43% acknowledging that children socialising with adults is important to their mental development. Fathers in particular are less aware of the positive impact that children socialising with adults can have with only 28% of fathers believed this to be the case, compared to 43% of mothers.

Anne-Marie Martin, is urging parents to take action against this misconception and encourage socialisation of children much earlier. Commenting on the findings Anne-Marie said “One of the key points of Ofsted’s readiness for schools provision for the under 5s is socialisation. It is key to gaining an understanding of key concepts such as personal space, sharing and empathising with others which will help make starting school a smoother transition.

She continued “Finding an interactive session which socialises children with other children is extremely important and if they really enjoy the session, they will immediately feel comfortable and warm to the environment a lot quicker. diddi dance combines lots of fun with physical activity and is a great way for little ones to interact with other children, boosting their confidence and preparing them for school where they will be faced with an unfamiliar environment away from their parents.”

diddi dance classes can be enjoyed by both boys and girls from the age of 18 months to 5 across the UK. With a new dance style every half term from ballroom to hip-hop through to jive and Bollywood every child’s taste is catered for and with fun props to use too children leave the 45 minute classes full of energy and excited for the next week. Designed to keep children active, increase their confidence and enhance their co-ordination and rhythm diddi dance is fast becoming a household name.

 

To book a FREE trial today contact your local diddi dance or to sign up to a class visit our booking page.

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New diddi dance classes starting in February!

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We have a lot of our Franchisees who have just started classes this past month or are starting new class in February so we want to be sure you know about all of them. Hopefully there is one opening near you!

diddi dance Leicestershire:

  • Mondays at 10:00am – Elizabeth Park Sports & Community Centre, Checkland Road, Thurmaston, LE4 8FN

diddi dance North Essex & Cambridge:

  • Wednesdays at 10:00am – Saffron Walden Town Hall, 11 Emson Close, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1HL

diddi dance Swindon, Wiltshire & South Gloucestershire:

  • From 26th February, Thursdays at 10:15am –Memorial Hall, Station Rd, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 8EN
  • From 26th February, Thursdays at 11:00am – St Paul’s Church Hall, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PW

diddi dance Bristol:

  • From 26th February, Thursdays from 11:25am – Emersons Green Village Hall, Emersons Way, Emersons Green, BS16 7AP

diddi dance Sunbury, Walton & Kingston:

  • From 24th February, Tuesdays at 9:45am – Lower Green Community Centre, Recreation Ground, Farm Road, Esher, KT10 8AU

diddi dance Royal Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone, Hawkhurst & Surrounding:

  • From 23rd February, Mondays at 10:30am – Langton Green Village Hall, Speldhurst Road, Langton Green, TN3 0JJ
  • From 27th February, Fridays at 10:00am – Christ Church, High Street, Tonbridge, TN9 1SG

diddi dance Winchester, Alton, Cranleigh & Surrounding:

  • Change of time for the Thursday class held at Haslewey Community Centre, Lion Green, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1LD. From Thursday 26th February (after half-term) class will be at 1:45pm instead of 1:00pm.

 

We hope you can join us for our next theme starting after February half-term:

Why not book your FREE trial for one of these new classes today! Simply visit our Contact Page to get in touch with your local diddi dance now. To sign up for one of the new classes head over to our Booking Page.

 

diddi dance Leicestershire get a great review!

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Congratulations to Nicola Rogers, franchisee of diddi dance Leicestershire, for getting a great review printed in a local magazine – The Local Rock, Village Edition.

Natalie Carvell, who attended a class with her son and nephew, couldn’t speak more highly of it and really recognised what we all at diddi dance are trying to do – educate and encourage children form a young age! See and read the full review yourself below…

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To try one of diddi dance Leicestershire’s many classes visit our Locations page to see where classes are running or visit our Contact page to book your FREE trial through Nicola Rogers today!

New diddi dance classes starting in January!

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diddi dance has so many new classes starting in 2015 we just had to tell you about them all!

We have a lot of new Franchisees starting class in 2015 as well as some of our current franchisees opening more classes, so we want to be sure you know about all of them. Hopefully there is one opening near you!

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diddi dance South Manchester & North East Cheshire:

  • From 16th January, Fridays at 10.00am – Wilmslow United Reformed Church, Chapel Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire,  SK9 1PR

diddi dance Wirral:

  • From 19th January, Mondays at 1.45pm – New Brighton Children’s Centre, Mount Pleasant Road, Wallasey, CH45 5HU

diddi dance North Shropshire, Central Cheshire & North West Staffordshire:

  • From 14th January, Wednesdays at 9.45am – Tasely Village Hall, 15 Chrich Lane, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 6NW
  • From 15th January, Thursdays at 11.00am – Funzone, Unit 12/Digital Court/Waymills Ind Est, Whitchurch,  SY13 1TT.  PLEASE NOTE this class takes place every other Thursday.
  • From 19th January, Mondays at 9.45am – Birch Meadow Road, Broseley, Telford, Shropshire, TF12 5LP

diddi dance Wolverhampton & South Staffordshire:

  • From 8th January, Thursdays at 11.30am – Landywood Children’s Centre, Holly Lane, Great Wyrley, Walsall, WS6 6AQ

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

  • From 5th January, Mondays at 10.00am –  St Chads Church Hall, The Leasowe, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7HD
  • From 6th January, Tuesdays at 10.00am – Avon Business & Leisure Centre, Avon Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1LH

diddi dance Swindon, Wiltshire & South Gloucestershire:

  • From 6th January, Tuesdays at 10.00am – Abbey Meads Community Primary School, Hugo Way, Abbey Meads, Swindon, SN25 4GY
  • From 12th January, Mondays at 10.00am – Grange Leisure Centre, Grange Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4JY
  • From 14th January, Wednesdays at 10.00am – Christ Church Community Centre, Cricklade St, Swindon, Wiltshire SN1 3HB

diddi dance Bristol:

  • From 6th January, Tuesdays at 1.145pm – The Sports Pavilion, Pomphrey Hill, Mangotsfield, BS16 9NF
  • From 7th January, Wednesdays at 1.45pm – The Playful Cafe, 1-3 Fenton Road, Fenton Court, Bishopston, BS7 8ND
diddi dance Reading & Wokingham:
  • From 10th January, Saturdays at 9.00am and 10.00am – Radstock Community Centre, Radstock Lane, Lower Earley, Reading, RG6 5UZ

diddi dance New Eltham, Bexley, Dartford & Surrounding:

  • From 14th January, Wednesdays at 10.00am – The Grove Dance Centre, 37 The Grove, Gravesend, DA12 1DX

diddi dance Royal Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone, Hawkhurst & Surrounding:

  • From 5th January, Mondays at 10.30am – Funky Footsteps, Wheeler Street, Maidstone ME14 1UA
  • From 8th January, Thursdays at 11.15am – Funky Footsteps, Wheeler Street, Maidstone ME14 1UA
  • From 8th January, Thursdays at 9.30am – St Georges Institute, Sissinghurst, Cranbrook, TN17 2AD

diddi dance Winchester, Alton, Cranleigh & Surrounding:

  • From 5th January, Mondays at 10.00am – Whitehill Village Hall, Sutton Field, Whitehill, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 9BW
  • From 7th January, Wednesdays at 1.45pm – Wessex Arts Centre, Old Odiham Road, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2LX
  • From 8th January, Thursdays at 9.30am – The Bell House Dance Studio, St Mary’s Close, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1EF
  • From 8th January, Thursdays at 1.00pm – Haslewey Community Centre, Lion Green, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1LD

 

We hope you can join us for our next theme:

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Why not book your FREE trial for one of these new classes today! Simply visit our Contact Page to get in touch with your local diddi dance now.

diddi dance Recommended: The Snowman!

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A favourite of diddi dance Founder Anne-Marie Martin, we want to recommend anyone in or around London over the holiday season to go and see The Snowman.

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Peacock Theatre
26 Nov – 4 Jan

When a young boy’s snowman magically comes to life, the two set off on a starry-skied adventure to the North Pole, where they meet dancing penguins, reindeer and naturally, Father Christmas. Watch spellbound as the Snowman flies through the night sky above you, before escaping the clutches of Jack Frost to return home for Christmas morning.

Now in its 17th hit year, this heart-warming stage show based on Raymond Briggs’ much-loved book, is brought to life in a magical mix of music, dance, enchanting design and spectacular sets. Featuring Howard Blake’s beautiful ‘Walking In The Air’, performed by a live orchestra, The Snowman is an “essential part of London’s Christmas calendar” (Time Out).
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Suitable for all children aged two and upwards, The Snowman is a captivating show full of dance, stagecraft, live music, storytelling, spectacle and magic.
“Sheer theatrical magic. Go see The Snowman and melt” – The Times

For more information or to get your tickets today just click here!

diddi dance Aberdeenshire gets some great press coverage!

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diddi dance Aberdeenshire recently launched new classes at The Den & The Glen and got not one but 2 great articles from it!

diddi aberdeenshireAfter a great photo shoot with LMJPhotography, with those photos featured in the articles, we couldn’t be happier for Katy Jones, franchisee for diddi dance Aberdeenshire and this recent exposure.

To read all about the classes happening at The Den & The Glen and more about diddi dance Aberdeenshire click on the links below!

The Press and Journal

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To try one of these or many other classes why not visit our contacts page to request your FREE trial today!

New diddi dance classes starting in November!

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diddi dance has so many new classes starting this half-term we just had to tell you about them all!

A lot of our Franchisees are starting new classes in November and we want to be sure you know about all of them. Hopefully there is one opening near you!

diddi dance Lancaster, Preston & Kendal:

  • From 10th November, Mondays at 10:00am – Carol May Academy, 43 Lune St, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2NN

diddi dance North Lincolnshire, West Hull & Surrounding:

  • From 12th November, Wednesday at 10:00am – Pink Pig Farm, Holme Hall, Holme, Scunthorpe, DN16 3RE

diddi dance Chester, Cheshire & North Wales:

  • Mondays at 11:015am – Wizz Kidz, Saltney , Chester, CH4 8SN
  • Wednesday at 1:45pm – Danielle’s Dance and Theatre School, Mollington Grange, Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 6NP

diddi dance Wolverhampton & South Staffordshire:

  • Tuesdays at 11:00am – Newhampton Arts Centre, Dunkley Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 4AN

diddi dance Swindon, Wiltshire & South Gloucestershire:

  • From 7th November, Fridays at 1:40pm – The Activity Zone, Bremilham Road, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 0DQ

diddi dance North Essex & Cambridge:

  • From 7th November, Fridays at 1:30pm – Dunmow Arts Centre, Haslers Yard, Great Dunmow, CM6 1XS

diddi dance West London:

  • Mondays at 4:00pm – The Church of The Transfiguration, 1 Wrentham Avenue, Kensal Rise, NW10 3HT (Free parking!)
  • Fridays at 10:00am – Dorset Wharf Community Hall, 158 Rainville Road, Fulham, W6 9HN
  • Fridays at 11:00am – St Mary’s Church, 2 Edith Road, West Kensington, W14 9BA

diddi dance Dulwich, Crystal Palace, Sydenham & Streatham:

  • From 3rd November, Mondays at 10:00am – Twist Studios, Dartmouth Road, Forest Hill SE23 3HT

diddi dance Mid & East Surrey:

  • From 6th November, Thursday at 10:00am – The Thomas Wall Centre, 52 Benhill Avenue, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 4DP

diddi dance Royal Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone, Hawkhurst & Surrounding:

  • From 3rd November, Mondays at 10:30am – United Reformed Church, Week Street, Maidstone, ME14 1QU

 

Why not book your FREE trial for one of these new classes today! Simply visit our Contact Page to get in touch with your local diddi dance now.

diddi dance featured in 5 Star Franchise article

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5-Star-Franchisee-Satisfaction-Logo-2014-High-ResRecently diddi dance was honoured with a 5 Star Franchise rating from Smith & Henderson after our franchisees took the annual Franchisee Satisfaction Survery and awarded diddi dance a 95%  – click here to see the report now!
Recently, all the new 5 Star Franchisee Satisfaction award receivers where included in a news article – the Oct/Nov edition of Franchise World. Founder Anne-Marie was featured herself after she was asked what she thought about being awarded the special rating.

To read all about it see the article below!

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To learn more about diddi dance’s franchise opportunities why not visit our dedicated Franchise page and request some information today!

diddi dance Wolverhampton & South Staffordshire get some great coverage!

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diddi dance Wolverhampton & South Staffordshire has only just opened this past September but already it and the franchisee Svenja have been getting some great press coverage.

In the past few weeks Svenja and her diddi dance has been featured in both the Express & Star Staffordshire and the Chronicle for Staffordshire & the West Midlands.

To read what these newspapers had to say about diddi dance and her see the articles below…

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For more information on the classes Svenja is running in her area or to book your FREE trial today visit our Contact page.

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