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New diddi dance classes starting in April

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Before everyone starts enjoying their long Easter weekend, we at diddi dance wanted to make sure you knew about all the new classes starting this month after the term break is over. Maybe there is a new one opening near you!

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

  • From 13th April, Mondays at 9:30am – Cosy Hall, Water Lane, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7LD
  • From 17th April, Fridays at 11:00am – St James’ Hall, Lodge Lane, The Grove, Bridgnorth, WV155DD

diddi dance Essex:

  • NEW SATURDAY CLASS. From 18th April, 10.00am – St Mary’s Church Hall (Behind ASDA), North Shoebury Road, Shoeburyness, SS3 8UL

diddi dance Swindon, Wiltshire & South Gloucestershire:

  • From 17th April, Fridays at 11:00am – Christchurch Community Centre, Cricklade Street, Swindon, SN1 3HB
    Free parking at the church!

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

  • From 23rd April, Thursdays at 9:30am – Crowborough Community Centre, Pine Grove, Crowborough, TN6 1FE

 

We hope you can join us for our next theme which starts in April:

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 nominated for What’s On 4 Awards!

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We couldn’t be happier at diddi dance that our customers enjoy our classes so much that they have once again nominated us for the What’s On 4 Junior Awards!

JuniorAwards_VoteForUsThe 2015 What’s On 4 Junior Awards celebrate the very best kid’s activity providers in the UK, Ireland and Australia. These major awards have been rewarding the very best activity providers, classes, places to go and people for 9 years now in the UK but they couldn’t do it without the votes and nominations from YOU – the experts!

diddi dance is once again nominated this year for:
Best National Pre-schooler Development Activity (2 to 5 years)

On top of that some of our franchisees and teachers have also been acknowledged for their hard-work and dedication to their classes and have been nominated as well.

Most Outstanding Activity Leader for the Under 5s – SOUTH 

  • Caroline Steele –Wiltshire
  • Joanna Oastler – East Sussex
  • Lousie Martin – SE Hampshire
  • Rebecca Duschl – London

Most Outstanding Activity Leader for the Under 5s – EAST

  • Hannah Speery – Leicestershire
  • Nicola Rogers – Leicestershire

We asked some of the nominees who are also franchisees how they felt about being recognised:

“Wow it feels fantastic to have received enough nominations to be through to the voting stages. The What’s On 4 Awards are very highly regarded with parents, so we’re really pleased.” – diddi dance Founder, Anne-Marie

“I was over the moon to hear I had made it through to the next stage of the What’s On 4 Awards. To feel valued by our lovely diddi dance parents makes it totally worthwhile.
I’m also very proud of my teacher Hannah making it through, as well, and thank her for her commitment and hard work.
To make the finals would be a fantastic achievement. ” – Nicola

“I am absolutely thrilled to be nominated for the ‘most outstanding activity award leader-South’. I have only been running since September and absolutely LOVE teaching diddi dance and seeing my children have fun and grow in confidence. I have met some great families and feel honoured to have received so much positive feedback and support so early on in my diddi dance career.” – Caroline

“I love being part of the diddi dance team. Knowing that the parents and grandparents who bring their children to class believe we deserve the recognition by nominating diddi dance as best national preschool class is the icing on the cake – being nominated myself as best preschool leader in the south is the cherry on the top! Thank you, thank you!” – Louise

“I am thrilled to have been nominated again this year as it’s a true validation of what we do at diddi dance. The fact that others enjoy our classes enough that they have taken the time to nominate us let’s me know it’s not just me having all the fun in class! These awards are voted for by parents and parents only want the best for their little one, so a nomination like this is such a privilege and an honour.” – Joanna

As you can read we all could not be happier to have such satisfied and supportive customers who reward us in such a fashion. For more information about the awards or if you would like to vote for diddi dance or any one of our activity leaders please go to: http://www.whatson4littleones.co.uk/award-voting.asp. Voting will close on Friday 1st May and the 2015 Awards Ceremony will take place on Friday 19th June. So stay tuned to see if we become a finalist!

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We would also like to take this moment to congratulate Lisa Lawson of diddi dance South Manchester & North East Cheshire & Emma Hayward of diddi dance North Shropshire, Central Cheshire & North West Staffordshire who have both been shortlisted for their Mums In the Know Awards 2015, as voted for by the readers of Mums in the Know Heald Green, Wythenshawe & Gatley and Crewe & Nantwich respectively. 2-4yr classThe winners will be announced on 11th April, 2015 so we will be keeping our fingers crossed for you two!

For more information about the award or to vote for Lisa’s diddi dance please visit: http://www.mumsintheknow.co.uk/healdgreen/2015/03/19/mitk-awards-2015-finalists/

To vote for Emma’s diddi dance please visit: www.mumsintheknow.co.uk/crewe/2015/03/21/mitk-crewe-nantwich-awards-nominations/

New diddi dance classes starting in March

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We have a lot of Franchisees opening new classes. Some started at the end of last month and others are starting in March so we want to be sure you know about all of them. Hopefully there is one opening near you!

diddi dance Wirral:

  • Wednesdays at 1.45pm – Seacombe Children’s Centre, Saint Pauls Road, Wallasey, Wirral, CH44 7AN

diddi dance Swindon, Wiltshire & South Gloucestershire:

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

diddi dance Sunbury, Walton & Kingston:

  • From 7th March, Saturdays at 9.30am – Kingston Methodist Church, Fairfield South, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2UJ

diddi dance Winchester, Alton, Cranleigh & Surrounding:

  • Tuesdays at 10.15am – Cranleigh Arts Centre, 1 High Street, Cranleigh, GU6 8AS
    No car park but plenty of local parking available in high street

diddi dance Eastbourne, Uckfield & Hastings:

  • Wednesdays at 10:00am – Framfield Parish Church Hall, Brookhouse Lane, Framfield, Uckfield, TN22 5NH
  • Fridays at 10:00am – The Y Centre, Saint Paul’s Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings, TN37 6RS
  • From 3rd March, Tuesdays at 10:00am – Five Ashes Village Hall, 5 Ashes, Mayfield, TN20 6HR

 

We hope you can join us for our current theme which continues until the end of March:

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 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…

diddi dance Nicola R review

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:

diddi dance charleston

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 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

Donside Piper

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 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…

Express & Star storyChronicle story

 

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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