diddi dance Finalists in Two Categories of What’s On 4 Awards 2023
We are thrilled to announce we have made it as finalists in TWO categories in the What’s On 4 Kids Awards 2023!
Anne-Marie Martin, founder of diddi dance is finalist for Diversity & Inclusion Champion, and Kirsty Barker of diddi dance Central & North Liverpool & South Knowsley is finalist in the Most Loved Music, Dance or Performing Arts Activity.
These prestigious awards for children’s activities are the longest running in the industry with headline sponsor by Morton Michel.
Congratulations to all of our fellow finalists, and we look forward to seeing everyone at the awards evening in November!
Thanks to all that voted and wish us luck
diddi dance September Term Begins with New diddi debutantes Classes
The new September term has begun and we are excited to be launching our new diddi debutantes classes which are perfect for children who are steady when sitting, giving young children alongside their grown ups the opportunity to enjoy a love of movement to music from an earlier age whilst exploring dances from all over the world.
The following areas will be running these new classes, so get in touch with your local diddi dance if you would like to join.
diddi dance Cannock Chase, Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield & North Walsall
diddi dance Cheshire East & West
diddi dance Enfield & Potters Bar
diddi dance Loughborough, Glenfield, Oadby & Surrounding
diddi dance Reading & Wokingham
diddi dance Royal Borough of Greenwich
diddi dance Southport, Sefton & West Lancashire
diddi dance South East Hampshire & Chichester
diddi dance South Manchester, North Cheshire East & Macclesfield
diddi dance South Sheffield & Dronfield
diddi dance Torbay, Central Exeter & Surrounding
diddi dance Wirral & South Liverpool
We of course continue with our regular diddi dude classes that are for children who are confidently walking to starting school age.
Our theme this term is Bollywood which always proves to be one of our most enjoyable dance themes. Again, get in touch with your local diddi dance to join the fun.
diddi dance Awarded 5 Star Franchisee Satisfaction for the 10th Year
We are so proud to have been awarded the 5-star franchisee satisfaction for the 10th consecutive award!
Based on anonymous feedback from our franchisees, it is fantastic to know that they rate our franchise opportunity so highly and are satisfied with their decision to be part of our network.
To achieve this we are measured on:
♦ Training and support
♦ Franchise system
♦ Culture & relationships
♦ Leadership
♦ Overall satisfaction
Thank you so much to our diddi dance crew for your time and we really do appreciate your feedback
Would you like to find out more about joining our network, and why our franchisees are so satisfied with being part of the diddi dance crew?
Contact us today to register for our next open day on Wednesday 4th October to find out more and begin your diddi dance journey.
diddi dance Open Day 4th October
Would you love to find out more about becoming a diddi dance franchisee?
Join our next open day on Wednesday 4th October at 1pm
This will be a virtual event where we can help you answer all of the questions that you have about running a diddi dance franchise.
Places are limited and must be pre-booked, secure your place now, by emailing Donna now or complete the form at the bottom of the page.
diddi dance Summer Sessions 2023
The following areas are running over the summer, book online now or get in touch with your local diddi dance:
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diddi dance Bexley & Dartford
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diddi dance Cannock Chase, Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield & North Walsall
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diddi dance Cheshire East & West
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diddi dance Enfield & Potters Bar
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diddi dance Loughborough, Glenfield, Oadby & Surrounding
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diddi dance Reading & Wokingham
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diddi dance SE London
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diddi dance Shropshire
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diddi dance Southampton
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diddi dance South East Hampshire and Chichester
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diddi dance Sunderland
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diddi dance Plymouth & Surrounding
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diddi dance Torbay, Central Exeter & Surrounding
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diddi dance Winchester & Gosport
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diddi dance Wolverhampton, Stafford, North Telford & Market Drayton
diddi dance Spends the Day with milkshake_tv
Today we have had a super exciting day with the team from milkshake_tv
Here’s Anne-Marie with Jen, Kiera and Matt. Be sure to keep an eye back here and on our social media pages later in the year to find out what we have been up to!
Thanks for an awesome day milkshake! 🙌
diddi dance Annual Conference 2023
Last weekend was our diddi dance annual conference, and wow did we have the best time 🙌
Coming together, to learn, share knowledge, have fun and of course DANCE (check out our social media stories) and we celebrated our 20th year!
A huge thanks to our fabulous guest speaker Jen Chapman-Boffin and to all of our wonderful Franchisees for making the conference and diddi dance what it is 💚💙💗
Could YOU be part of the diddi dance crew? Want to be at our conference next year? Here’s what we got up to this year.
Join our next open day on Wednesday 26th July to find out more. Register your interest here with Donna, our Franchise Recruitment Manager or to find out more information visit our franchise page.
Congratulations to our award winners:
Debutante:
Runner up – Sophie Barnard, diddi dance Winchester
WINNER – Jo Sikking, diddi dance Woodford & Walthamstow
Developer: Naomi Sumner, diddi dance Stockport
Diva:
Runner up – Laura Makinson, diddi dance Cheshire East & West
WINNER – Bethany Bianga, diddi dance Reading
EN POINT TEACHER Charlotte Leigh-Dowbiggin
Doer: 1ST WINNER – Charlotte Burgess, diddi dance Shropshire
2ND WINNER – Kristina Jones, diddi dance North East Wales
Discusser:
Runner up – Josie Ward, diddi dance Torbay & Exeter
WINNER – Suzie Harley, diddi dance Wirral & South Liverpool
Deliverer:
Runner up – Liz and Rachael, diddi dance Plymouth
WINNER – Kirsty Barker, diddi dance Central & North Liverpool
Driver:
Runner up – Dani Meighen, diddi dance Sunderland
WINNER – Cos Menezes, diddi danec Enfield, Potters Bar & Cheshunt
Dude:
Runner up – Suzie Harley, diddi dance Wirral & South Liverpool
WINNER – Jane Mitchell, diddi dance Bexley & Dartford
diddi dance Exciting Announcement – New diddi debutantes Classes Coming This September
Exciting announcement:
Brand NEW Classes coming to diddi dance this September:
diddi debutantes – for children from sitting to walking
Our new diddi debutantes classes are perfect for children who are steady when sitting, giving young children alongside their grown-ups the opportunity to enjoy a love of movement to music from an earlier age whilst exploring dances from all over the world Once your little one is confidently walking they will receive their graduation certificate and move on to our diddi dudes classes, for children from confident walker to starting school
Contact your local diddi dance for more information.
diddi dance Wins at Disruptive Franchise Awards 2023
Yesterday we attended the Disruptive Franchise Awards at The Oxfordshire Golf, Hotel & Spa, where thanks to so many of your votes we were awarded the ‘Best Online Presence’ award sponsored by Charlie Day Sales
We had had a fabulous day with Kristina Jones of diddi dance North East Wales who was finalist in the ‘Most Disruptive Franchisee’ category.
Of course there was time for a celebratory Tik Tok with original diddi dancer Anne-Marie
As always, thank you for your continued support