What a fantastic time Anne-Marie and the diddi dance crew had last weekend performing at The Cambridge Club Festival Magic Star Imagination station with Wonderpop
They also got to meet YolanDa’s Band Jam Andy and the Odd Socks Maddie Moate and many more 
This weekend, diddi dance are so excited to be attending The Cambridge Club Festival with Wonderpop. 
Anne-Marie, founder of diddi dance, will be there to get everyone dancing in the Magic Star Imagination Station.
You can join her and the diddi dance crew at 1pm Saturday and Sunday. 
Are you heading to the festival this weekend? We would love to see you.
diddi dance franchisee Kirsty who runs diddi dance Central & North Liverpool & South Knowsley recently became fully accredited by the Children’s Activity Association. To read all about her recent achievement just click here.
Because of this success, we at diddi dance wanted to take the time to tell you all about Kirsty and diddi dance Central & North Liverpool & South Knowsley:
How long have you been with diddi dance?
Since January 2022 (almost 5 months)
What did you do before joining diddi dance?
Head of dance in secondary school for 11 years.
What do you love most about diddi dance and running your own business?
I love teaching dance to children and love being my own boss.
What has been the best thing that has happened to you because of diddi dance?
Having a better work life balance for my children and family.
What has been a highlight for you since taking on your diddi dance?
Gaining nursery contracts so quickly.
What is something you are looking forward to as you continue with your diddi dance franchise?
Building my class sizes and building my business name across my territory.
What do you enjoy most about your diddi dance?
The children’s faces, energy and enthusiasm in classes. I also love the support from all the diddi dance franchise and franchisees.
What do you enjoy most about being your own Boss?
I can work hours that suit me and can make decisions to best suit my business.
What does the CAA accreditation mean to you?
It means I can proudly let all my parents/careers and nursery settings know that their children are in the
safest possible hands. Having this award helps my business as its a highly accredited award.
And finally, what is your favourite diddi dance theme and why?
I’ve not explored them all yet but I have to say I loved my first one – hip hop as its one of my favourite styles and the children loved it.
diddi dance Central & North Liverpool & South Knowsley currently has multiple classes running across their exclusive area. They are as follows. Contact Kirsty directly if you’d like to attend a class.
Mondays
Tuesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
Saturdays
The team at diddi dance, the brand behind the much loved preschool dance classes, are extremely proud to announce their franchise diddi dance Central & North Liverpool & South Knowsley has achieved Gold accreditation from the Children’s Activities Association (CAA). The CAA is the only not-for-profit, industry-led association to set and raise standards in all organised children’s activities across the UK and this achievement clearly showcases the team at diddi dance Central & North Liverpool & South Knowsley’s passion for excellence.
Set-up by leading industry experts in 2015, including diddi dance Founder Anne-Marie Martin, the establishment of the CAA (a Community Interest Company) has revolutionised the children’s activities sector. After Anne-Marie completed the accreditation process for diddi dance in 2016, she decided to offer the same accreditation to each diddi dance Franchise. This past month Anne-Marie & diddi dance were thrilled to personally accredit franchisee Kirsty Barker and her franchise diddi dance Central & North Liverpool & South Knowsley
Over 200,000 children a week now attend a CAA member activity and it is a truly fantastic endorsement for diddi dance Central & North Liverpool & South Knowsley to be part of this ground-breaking national initiative. Kirsty’s commitment to achieving Gold for her franchise shows her dedication to demonstrate to her industry peers and her fellow diddi dance franchisees that she excels at what she does as well as giving her parents the reassurance they deserve when selecting the best classes for their little ones.
Kirsty opened diddi dance Central & North Liverpool & South Knowsley at the beginning of this year, January 2022, and now runs numerous classes in the area, and is working really hard to make it into one of the most recognisable diddi dance brands in the nation. Becoming a Gold accredited member of the CAA is the latest achievement in the brand’s success story supporting dancing toddlers weekly.
It is staggering to learn that before the CAA, there was no national, independent association in the UK for the children’s activity sector as a whole. Through the development of the CAA Code of Practice and via their thorough accreditation, for the first time, parents can now easily make simple, informed decisions when choosing from the wealth of children’s activities out there. Just by asking whether the provider is a CAA member, a parent or carer can get reassurance on important issues such as insurance, health and safety, criminal record checks, training, qualifications, class content and much more.
As one parent said regarding the CAA –
With so many clubs and classes to choose from it’s so hard to know which are the best and what I should be asking when I leave my children in the care of a class leader. In the past I just wrongly assumed kids’ activities must have to be regulated. Knowing that the CAA has asked those important questions to help keep my child safe is fantastic – so now I just look for their logo!”
Having achieved Gold CAA accreditation means that diddi dance Central & North Liverpool & South Knowsley has been independently verified as having met or exceeded all the necessary elements of the CAA Code of Practice. This accomplishment offers parents peace of mind when selecting an activity from the myriad of providers out there.
Anne-Marie, commented on the accreditation process and Kirsty’s success:
“We are so proud of Kirsty’s determination and drive to achieve gold so quickly since starting her diddi dance. She has shown amazing drive, proving she is running an outstanding business.”
Adding to this Kirsty of diddi dance Central & North Liverpool & South Knowsley said:
“I’m so pleased to have now achieved my gold CAA accreditation. Knowing I’ve achieved the highest level means I can proudly let all my parents/carers and nursery settings know that their children are in the safest possible hands. Having this award helps build my business as I am able to say with confidence that I have the support of the diddi dance franchise and CAA which are highly commended in the industry. Whether it be health and safety, child safeguarding, criminal record checks, qualifications or training I have completed them to the highest standard.”
Last weekend, Dani from diddi dance Sunderland attended the Club Hub Awards 2022 in Birmingham, where she met with so many other wonderful children’s activity providers.
Dani made it as a finalist for ‘Franchisee of the Year’.
We are so proud of Dani and her achievement, as she only launched her franchise just a few months ago.
Congratulations to all the winners .
We are very proud to be a sponsor of the What’s On 4 Kids Awards 2022
Voting is now open!
Thank you to everyone that nominated us, we are so excited to have 5 diddi dance nominations through voting this year.
Most loved music, dance or performing arts activity
diddi dance Central & North Liverpool & South Knowsley
Most loved activity leader or business manager – North England
Dani Meighen diddi dance Sunderland
Please do show our franchisees your support and vote here 
Congratulations and good luck to the nominees in the diddi dance sponsored category ‘Franchisor or Independent with more than 20 leaders overall’
Thank you to everyone who attended our special Kindness themed classes during Children’s Activities Week 2022.
We raised over an amazing £1900 for Caudwell Children
There is still time to donate if you would like to here.
On Saturday, Anne-Marie Martin, founder of diddi dance and our three diddis – Davey, Daisy & Dannee, all spent the day at the Caudwell Children’s Centre for the Children’s Activities Week Showcase.
We want to say thank you to everyone who came along to dance our special kindness themed week in our classes, and a huge thank you for all of your donations making such a difference to so many children’s lives 💜
On Thursday we had the pleasure of attending the Elite Franchise Top 100 awards event. A fabulous evening, so lovely to be back in person and celebrating with friends and colleagues from the industry.
We are so proud to be on the Elite Franchise list of UK’s Top 100 Franchises 2022 🏆🤩
This is our fifth year appearing in the top 100 and we are delighted to have maintained this in 2022 #EF100 💗💙💚
Thank you to all our franchisees for their continued hard work making our network 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 so check here for more information💗💙💚
The countdown has begun! In just two weeks we are taking part in Children’s Activities Week 2022 💜
We are a Hero partner and would love to help as many disabled & autistic children and their families as possible get the support they need. We have set a fundraising target of £5000, that allows Caudwell Children to give a child an autism assessment at the purpose-built Caudwell International Children’s Centre and 12 months of post-diagnostic support 💜
Join us between 21st – 27th March for our special KINDNESS themed classes and follow us on social media to find out how you can help reach our fundraising target 🕺🏿💃🏻
