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Happy International Day of Dance

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Yesterday we celebrated International Day of Dance!

At diddi dance we celebrate the magic, joy and creativity that dancing brings into our lives, and no one does it better than our amazing little ones at diddi dance.

From funky moves to freestyle fun, we love seeing our diddi’s build confidence, express themselves, and most importantly, having so much fun!

Lets keep inspiring a love of movement to music from the very start.

Whether you want to join a class, have a party, have us deliver nursery sessions, become a teacher or become a franchisee and own your very own diddi dance business, where you can enjoy dance as part of your life then we have something for you. Get in touch now.

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

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We are so proud to announce that six of our franchisees are through to voting in the prestigious What’s On 4 Kids UK Awards 2025!

If you know and love our classes, parties and nursery sessions, please head to the What’s On 4 Kids website to vote and you’ll find us under ‘Most Loved Music Dance or Performing Arts Activity  – Franchise or Licence Territory’.

 

 

Franchisees up for nomination are:

*Laura Newton – South East Hampshire & Chichester

*Laura Makinson – Cheshire East & West

*Kirsty Barker – Central & North Liverpool & South Knowsley

*Naomi Sumner – Southport, Sefton & West Lancashire

*Charlotte Burgess – Shropshire

*Jane Mitchell – Bexley & Orpington

 

 

 

The awards are in their 19th year now and recognises and rewards the most loved children’s activities and businesses in the UK since 2006.

The ceremony will be held on 27th November 2025 in Leicester, and the British Franchise Association will be joining as Ceremony Sponsor for a 3rd year.

Voting is now open – show some love and vote for your favourite children’s’ activity provider and help make their dream of reaching the finals come true!

 

diddi dance Next Discovery Session is on 21st May – Book Your Space Now!

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Join our next diddi dance Discovery Session on 21st May

Are you looking for a new opportunity to own your own business? Have you thought about running your very own diddi dance in your own area?

We had a fantastic discovery session just this week where those who attended were able to find out more about what’s involved, what support is included and got answers to all their questions. Could this be you? Have you thought about what it would be like to have your own business and want to know more? Why not join our next Discovery Session on 21st May to get your own questions answered?

You can view our franchise page for a little more information and see what options are available, and register your place by emailing Donna, our Franchise Recruitment Manager.

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

 

 

diddi dance Classes and Parties During the Easter Holidays

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Half term may be upon us please don’t worry, lots of our areas are still running classes throughout the holiday period, and some are even running Easter Parties!

You can check what classes are running nearest to you or contact your local diddi dance to find out more information.

We hope you have a lovely Easter and look forward to seeing you for our next theme, Salsa!

diddi dance Discovery Session Available on 23rd April 2025 – Book your space now!

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Join our next diddi dance Discovery Session on 23rd April

Are you looking for a new opportunity to own your own business? Have you thought about running your very own diddi dance in your own area?

Why not join our next Discovery Session on 23rd April where you’ll be able to find out more and get all your questions answered?

Please feel free to view our franchise page for a little more information and register to secure your place by emailing Donna, our Franchise Recruitment Manager.

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

 

diddi dance Founder Announced as Finalist in Two Prestigious Awards

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2025 has started incredibly well for diddi dance. Their founder, Anne-Marie Martin has been announced as a finalist for 2 prestigious awards in the childrens activities sector.
Her first announcement was for the ICON Award in the Institute of Childrens Activity Providers which is held on 20th March and then for the Lifetime Achievement Award in the Club Hub UK awards which takes place on 10th May.
Anne-Marie started diddi dance back in 2003 after seeing a gap in the market for preschool dance classes and after 22 years still teaches her local classes AS well as running a national network of passionate franchisees across the UK from Sunderland down to Plymouth. With over 30 years teaching experience, her dance degree in 1997 and working with child psychologists and early years movement specialists, the diddi dance program explores dance styles from around the world, delivering sessions in a simple, fun and engaging way to preschoolers from babies to 5 years.
“to be a finalist in 2 amazing award categories with such highly respected others is an honour, it would be amazing to win even one of these the year I turn 50 but even just getting to be a fianlist is something I am extremely proud of” says Anne-Marie Martin.

diddi dance Attends HSBC Elite Franchise Top 100 Awards 2025

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The team at diddi dance attended the HSBC Elite Franchise TOP 100 Awards 2025 where we had the privilege of collecting our TOP 100 franchise award for the 8th year running. It was an amazing evening that took place at the Leonardo Hotel in St Paul’s, Central London and we got the chance to celebrate and network with so many other franchises. It really is a tremendous industry to be part of.

The HSBC Elite Franchise TOP 100 UK Awards is Britain’s definitive official list celebrating excellence in the franchise community.

   

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

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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.

Happy New Year from diddi dance

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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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