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diddi dance Essex at 3foot People Festival 2017

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diddi dance Jennifer and CarolineDid you know that diddi dance Essex are attending the 3foot People Festival this year? Well they are, so we want to be sure you knew so you could tag along with your diddi and see them if you will be in the Chelmsford area end of June!

The 3foot People Festival returns to Hylands Park on 27, 28 & 29 June, 2017.

Caroline and Jennifer, who run diddi dance Essex, are very excited to be attending the 3ft People Festival on 27th, 28th and 29th June, for the third year running!  This festival is the largest under 5s outdoor event in the country.   This award winning Festival curated especially for pre-school children, welcomes nearly 14,000 big (and little) people across 3 days within the beautiful grounds of Hylands Estate.

diddi dance Essex will have sessions taking place in Tent A1 each day at the following times:

  • 11.10am
  • 12.20pm
  • 2:15pm

Download the activity guide to help you find where the diddi dance sessions while be happening here.

Parents, carers and children are always overwhelmed with wonder as they experience this unique Festival. The village of tents, tepees and domes host an array of activities and performances to inspire and entertain all day long.  When we asked Caroline & Jennifer about their attendance they said, “We love attending this event as we meet lots of new future diddi dancers! Look forward to dancing with you all!”

diddi dance Essex will be among the entertainment everyday of the festival. Be sure to stop by, say ‘Hi’ and join in on a session or two while you are there. For more information about the festival or to see who else is going to be there just click here.

If you can’t make it to the festival remember you can get your FREE trial by clicking here or any of our other locations via our Contact Page

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diddi dance Bristol takes home EWIF Award

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Earlier this month diddi dance attended the 2017 NatWest EWIF Awards as we were finalists for 5 awards out of the 8 award categories.

We were then even more thrilled when Emily Norman, owner of diddi dance Bristol, took home the award for Young Woman in Franchising of the Year. This marks the first industry award for a diddi dance franchisee to date, and we couldn’t be any more ecstatic that it was Emily who received the recognition.

We asked Emily what it meant to her to win this award, and here is what she had to say:

It is an honour to have even become a finalist for an award like this but to win is incredible! I haven’t been part of the franchise world long but I couldn’t be happier, with all the support I get from diddi dance Head Office I have been able to grow my business to what it is today. I do what I do because I love my job but I am so happy that my hard work has been recognised by not only by Head Office, who nominated me for this award, but EWIF as well.”

At diddi dance, we have always been very proud of what Emily has accomplished in just her short time as a franchisee with us. Emily took on her franchise in 2014 at the age of 22 and since then has helped it grow to one of our more successful franchises at diddi dance. She has achieved her Silver CAA accreditation, expanded her territory twice, worked closely with local schools to provide PPA cover and been nominated & won multiple preschool activity awards during her just over 2 years running the business including the diddi Developer award at the 2016 diddi dance Conference.

diddi dance Founder, Anne-Marie, had this to say about Emily and her achievements so far:

[She] is one of our youngest franchisees but her age hasn’t hinders her drive or ambition at all. She works with great maturity & attention to detail and has grown her business with huge success not only through the usual channels of promotion given but through her own initiative and creativity. She’s driven, determined and a real asset to our network.”

For those unfamiliar with the awards they were created by EWIF  to provide a boost for franchisors, franchisees and employees. It boosts their brands and gives them an extra accolade to help promote their businesses and give them an edge over their competition. Clive Sawyer, the Founder and CEO of EWIF, said of the awards:

The EWIF awards are a fantastic way to help women in the franchise industry come together and celebrate and recognise both their own and each other’s achievements. Many of them don’t even realise that most of their achievements are so good because, for them, it’s just part of what they do every day. Many of them dedicate their working lives to supporting others in their businesses and we want them to be celebrated and recognised for this.”

Once again, well done Emily for everything you have achieved this year!

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New diddi dance classes for May 2017

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As always our diddi dancers are opening more classes to reach those of you who don’t have one easily accessible for you so below we have some new classes that just launched in April and that are launching in May to make room for all those interested!

The list below is from North to South in UK.

diddi dance South Sheffield & Dronfield, email Amanda for further information:

  • Starting 8th May: Mondays @ 11.00am – Handsworth Methodist Church, 289A Handsworth Road, Sheffield, S13 9BN
  • Starting 10th May: Wednesdays @ 9.30am – St Philips Church, Falcon Road, Coal Aston, Dronfield, S18 2ED

diddi dance Loughborough, Hinckley, Oadby & Surrounding, email Nicola for further information:

  • Starting 27th May: Thursdays @ 10.45am (change of time from 10:30am) – Wild Kidz Indoor Play, 18-20 New Buildings, Hinckley, LE10 1HW

diddi dance Woking, Guildford & Farnborough, email Liz for further information:

  • Starting 8th May: Mondays @ 10:00am – Guildford Nursery School and Children’s Centre, Hazel Avenue, Guildford, GU1 1NR

diddi dance Eastbourne, Tunbridge Wells & Hastings, email Joanna for further information:

  • Venue change on Mondays @ 10:00am – Hampden Park Community Hall, Brodrick Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9NR (was at St Elisabeth’s Church Hall, Victoria Dr, Eastbourne)
  • Venue change on Wednesdays @ 9.30am – Hampden Park Community Hall, Brodrick Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, Bn22 9NR (was at The BIG Studio, the Old Printworks, Wharf Road, Eastbourne)

diddi dance Brighton, Worthing & Surrounding, email Laura for further information:

  • Starting 4th May: Thursday @ 11:00am – Church of the Good Shepherd, 272 Dyke Rd, Brighton BN1 5AE
Why not book your FREE trial for one of these new classes today! Visit our Contact Page to get in touch with your local diddi dance now.
We hope your toddler can join us for our current theme – SALSA!!!

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diddi dance classes running over Easter 2017

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Are you around during Easter holidays and wanting something to do? Some of our diddi dance classes are carrying on during the school break and we wanted to be sure you knew about those that are still running.

The list below is from North to South in UK.

diddi dance Lancaster, Preston & Kendal, email Nicola for further information:

  • Tuesday 4th (with Ashleigh) and 11th April (with Bethany) @ 10:00am – Lancaster Leisure Park, Wyresdale Road, Lancaster, LA1 3LA
    Places are £4.75 and can be booked online in advance or on the day (if space available).

diddi dance Colchester, Maldon, Halstead & Tendring, email Charlotte for further information:

  • Monday 10th April @ 10am & 11.15am – Stanway, St Andrews Hall, Church Lane/London Road, CO3 8LR
    Places limited & must be booked online in advance. Siblings welcome up to age 7!

diddi dance Bristol, email Emily for further information:

  • Monday 10th, Thursday 13th & 20th and Friday 21st April @ 10:00am – Emersons Green Village Hall, Emersons Way, Emersons Green, BS167AP
  • Wednesdays 12th & 19th April @ 10:00am – Henleaze Trinity Church
    Waterford Rd, Bristol BS9 4BT
    Places limited & must be booked online in advance.

diddi dance Sunbury, Kingston & Walton, email Angela for further information:

  • Monday 3rd April @ 9.30am – Loyola Centre, Green Street Sunbury TW16 6QB
  • Thursday 6th April @ 10am – St Mary’s Community Hall, Church Road, Long Ditton KT6 5HH
  • Friday 7th April @ 10am – Walton Methodist Church, Terrace Road, Walton on Thames KT12 2DU
  • Saturday 8th April @ 9.45am- Kingston Methodist Church, Fairfield South, Kingston upon Thames KT1 2UJ
    Places can be booked online in advance, but first come first served pay as you go can be taken on the day also if we’re not already full.

diddi dance SE London, email Anne-Marie for further information:

  • Mondays 3rd & 10th April @ 10am – Telegraph Hill, Kitto Road, Telegraph Hill, London, SE14 5TG
  • Mondays 3rd & 10th April @ 10am – Mycenae House, 90 Mycenae Rd, Blackheath, London, SE3 7SE
  • Tuesdays 4th & 11th April @ 10am – Greenwich West Community & Arts Centre
    141 Greenwich High Road, Greenwich, London, London, SE10 8JA
  • Wednesdays 5th & 12th April @ 10am – Haddon Hall, 22 Tower Bridge Rd, Bermondsey, London, SE1 4TR
  • Wednesdays 5th & 12th April @ 10am – Mycenae House, 90 Mycenae Rd, Blackheath, London, SE3 7SE
  • Thursday 6th April @ 10am Good Shepherd Church, Handen Road, Lee, London, SE12 8NR
  • Friday 7th April @ 10am – St Swithun’s Hall, 191 Hither Green Lane (entrance on St. Swithun’s Rd), Hither Green, London, SE13 6QE
    All classes will be running as cash drop in on a first come basis.

diddi dance Eastbourne, Tunbridge Wells & Hastings, email Joanna for further information:

  • Saturday 8th April @ 9.45am – Regency Park Community Centre, Wartling Road, Eastbourne, BN22 7PY
    Places limited & must be booked online in advance.

 

Don’t forget we have a fun new theme starting after the term break with tons of new classes starting as well. We hope your toddler can join us for our next theme – SALSA!!!
Why not book your FREE trial for one of these new classes today! Visit our Contact Page to get in touch with your local diddi dance now.

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New diddi dance classes for April 2017

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As always our diddi dancers are opening more classes to reach those of you who don’t have one easily accessible for you so below we have some new classes launching in April to make room for all those interested!

Here is what is launching next month. The list below is from North to South in UK.

diddi dance Lancaster, Preston & Kendal, email Nicola for further information:

  • Starting 24th April: Mondays @ 10:30am – The Shakespeare Centre, Yard, 76 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4HE
  • 25th April: Tuesdays @ 10:00am – Lunesdale Hall, Bective Road, Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth, LA6 2BG

diddi dance Chester, West Cheshire & North Wales, email Danielle for further information:

  • Starting 28th April: Tuesdays @ 12:15pm – Fun 4 All Play Centre, Sealand Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4NT

diddi dance Loughborough, Hinckley, Oadby & Surrounding, email Nicola for further information:

  • Starting 22nd April: Saturdays @ 11:00am – Glenfield Parish Council, Stamford Street, Glenfield, LE38DL

diddi dance Wolverhampton, South Staffordshire & Stafford, email Svenja for further information:

  • Starting 24th April: Mondays @ 1.45pm – Wednesfield Community Hub, Well Lane, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, WV11 1XT

diddi dance Colchester, Maldon, Halstead & Tendring, email Charlotte for further information:

  • Starting 21st April: Fridays @ 2:00pm – Brightlingsea Scout Hut, Lower Park Road, Recreation Ground, CO7 0JX
  • Starting 21st April: Fridays @ 10:00am – AFC Sudbury ‘The Pavilion’ Room, Brundon Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1XR

diddi dance Swindon, Cirencester, Chippenham, Tetbury & Surrounding, email Caroline for further information:

  • Starting 25th April: Tuesdays @ 10:00am – Riverside Community, Gloucester Road, Malmesbury, SN16 9JS

diddi dance Bristol, email Emily for further information:

  • Starting 27th April: Thursdays @ 11:00am – Victoria Park Baptist Church, Sylvia Ave, Bristol BS3 5DA
    Class will take place upstairs in the main hall.

diddi dance Eastbourne, Tunbridge Wells & Hastings, email Joanna for further information:

  • Starting 21st April: Fridays @ 9.30am – The Hub, Grosvenor & Hilbert Park, Auckland Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2HU
  • Starting 24th April: Mondays @ 1.30pm – Polegate Community Centre, 54 Windsor Way, Polegate, BN26 6QF

diddi dance Plymouth & Surrounding, email Liz & Rachael for further information:

  • Starting 20th April: Thursdays @ 10:00am – Tavistock Scout Hut, The Den, Pixon Lane, Tavistock, PL19 9AZ
Why not book your FREE trial for one of these new classes today! Visit our Contact Page to get in touch with your local diddi dance now.
We hope your toddler can join us for our next theme – SALSA!!!

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New diddi dance classes for March 2017

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As always our diddi dancers are opening more classes to reach those of you who don’t have one easily accessible for you so below we have some new classes launching in March to make room for all those interested!

Here is what is launching next month or at the end of February. The list below is from North to South in UK.

diddi dance Wirral, email Suzie for further information:

  • Starting 2nd March: Thursdays @ 1.30pm – Fun 4 All (Monkey Biz Bromborough),Unit 7 Croft Retail & Leisure Park, Welton Road, Bromborough, Wirral, CH62 3PN

diddi dance Wolverhampton, South Staffordshire & Stafford, email Svenja for further information:

  • Starting 4th March: Saturdays @ 10:00am – Tettenhall College (in ‘The Old Gym’), Wood Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, WV6 8QX

diddi dance Cannock Chase, Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield & North Walsall, email Natalie for further information:

  • Starting 28th February: Tuesdays @ 10:45am – Bloxwich Active Living Centre, High Street, Walsall, WS3 2DA
  • Starting 3rd March: Fridays @ 1:30pm – Lichfield Golf & Country Club, Seedy Mill Lane, Rugeley, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 8HE
  • Starting 4th March:Saturdays @ 10:45am – Thomas Spencer Hall, Whittington, Staffordshire, WS14 9JX

diddi dance REading & Wokingham, email Andrea for further information:

  • Starting 13th March: Mondays @ 11:00am – Caversham Heights Methodist Church, 74 Highmoor Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7BG

diddi dance South East Hampshire & Chichester, email Louise for further information:

  • Starting  2nd March: Thursdays @ 9.30am – Roussillon Community Hall, Donegal Avenue, Chichester, West Sussex, po19 6df
  • Starting 15th March: Wednesdays @ 10.15am – The Avenue Tennis Club, Southleigh Road, Havant, Hants PO9 2RS

diddi dance Plymouth, South Hams & Tavistock, email Liz & Rachael for further information:

  • Starting 28th February: ​Tuesday @ 10am – Saltash Guide Hut, Warfelton Crescent, Saltash, PL12 4NE
Why not book your FREE trial for one of these new classes today! Visit our Contact Page to get in touch with your local diddi dance now.
We hope your toddler can join us for our current theme – TAP!!!

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New diddi dance classes in February 2017

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Our diddi dancers have been super busy so far this year with tons of new toddler joining in on the diddi dance fun so there are some new classes launching in February to make room for all the newbies!

Here is what is launching next month or just launched in January. The list below is from North to South in UK.

diddi dance Aberdeenshire, email Wendy for further information:

  • Starting 16th February: Thursdays @ 10:00am – The Bettridge Centre, Coastal Park, Newtonhill, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, AB39 3UL

diddi dance North & Central Leeds, email Julia for further information:

  • Started 26th January: Thursdays @ 1.30pm – Horsforth Children’s Centre, Broadgate Primary School, North Broadgate Lane, LS18 5AF

diddi dance Loughborough, Hinckley, Oadby & Surrounding, email Nicola for further information:

  • Started 24th January : Tuesdays @ 10.15am – Tesco Beaumont Leys Community Space (located in aisle 24), 1 Bradgate Mall, Beaumont Shopping Centre Beaumont Leys, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 1DE

diddi dance Harrow & North Hillingdon, email Tejal for further information:

  • Wednesdays @ 11:00am – South Ruislip Community Centre, Deane Park, Long Drive, South Ruislip, HA4 0HS

diddi dance Richmond upon Thames, email Mona for further information:

  • Starting 22nd February: Wednesdays @ 10:00am – Studio K, Richmond Station Left (First Floor), Kew Road, Richmond, TW9 2NA

diddi dance Plymouth, South Hams & Tavistock, email Liz & Rachael for further information:

  • Started 25th January: ​Wednesdays @ ​11:00am – ​Hemerdon Hall, 1 South View Hemerdon near Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 5BX
  • Starting 2nd February: ​Thursdays @11:00am – ​Emmanuel Church Hall, Compton Ave, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 5BZ
Why not book your FREE trial for one of these new classes today! Visit our Contact Page to get in touch with your local diddi dance now.
We hope your toddler can join us for our current theme – CHARLESTON!!! Or our next theme…what could it be?

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New diddi dance classes in January 2017

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With the new year right around the corner we at diddi dance wanted to be sure you knew about all the new upcoming classes we have launching across the UK in January 2017!

Here is what is launching with the start of the new school term in your area for each of them. The list below is from North to South in UK.

diddi dance West & Central Edinburgh, Broxburn, Bo’ness & Surrounding, email Debbie for further information:

  • VENUE CHANGE! Starting 9th January: Mondays @ 10.00am –  Cramond Kirk Halls classes will now be held at TurtleDove Play Café, 31 Corbiehill Road, Davidson’s Mains, Edinburgh, EH4 5BQ
    FREE admission to play areas before and/or after class. On street parking.

diddi dance North & Central Leeds, email Juliafor further information:

  • Staring 13th January: Fridays @ 10.45am – Jubilee Hall, Layton Avenue, Rawdon, Leeds LS19 6QQ

diddi dance Wigan & Leigh, email Rebecca for further information:

  • Staring 9th January: Mondays @ 9.45am – Tesco Community Space, Tesco Extra, Derby Street, Leigh WN7 4BA
  • Starting 11th January: Wednesdays @ 10.30am – Pipsqueaks Playcafe, Abbey Lakes Hall, Orrell Road, Orrell WN5 8QZ
    Session includes play in the soft play before or afterwards.
  • Starting 13th January: Fridays @ 10.00am – Ince Community Centre, Manchester Road, Ince WN2 2DJ

diddi dance Central Warrington & Central Cheshire AND North Shropshire, Telford & North West Stoke-on-Trent, email Emma for further information:

  • Starting 18th January: Wednesdays @ 9.45am – The Venue Rudheath, Gadbrook Rd, Rudheath, Northwich CW9 7JL
  • Starting 16th January: Mondays @ 9.45am – Chapelford Primary School (Community Building), Santa Rosa Boulevard, Great Sankey, Warrington WA5 3AL
    We also have a Wednesday 10am class at this venue if you can’t make the Monday class.

diddi dance Wirral, email Suzie for further information:

  • Starting 9th January: Mondays @ 9.30am – Upton Victory Hall, Salacre Lane,Upton, Wirral, CH49 0TN

diddi dance Swindon, Cirencester, Chippenham, Tetbury & Surrounding, email Caroline for further information:

  • Starting 10th January: Tuesdays @ 1.30pm – Redhouse Community Centre, Frankel Avenue, Swindon, SN25 2GY

diddi dance Bristol, email Emily for further information:

  • Starting 5th January: Thursdays @ 10:00am – Victoria Park Baptist Church, Sylvia Ave,, Bristol BS3 5DA
    Class in the upstairs hall. Parking is on the street
  • Starting 9th January: Monday @ 10:00am – Victoria Park Baptist Church, Sylvia Ave,, Bristol BS3 5DA
    Class in the upstairs hall. Parking is on the street

diddi dance West London, email Gina for further information:

  • Starting 26th January: Thursdays @ 10:00am – The Corner House, 102-104 Shepherds Bush Road, Brook Green, London, W6 7PD

diddi dance Plymouth, South Hams & Tavistock, email Liz & Rachael for further information:

  • Starting 5th January: Thursdays @ 10.00am – Emmanuel Church Hall, Compton Avenue, Plymouth, PL3 5BZ
Why not book your FREE trial for one of these new classes today! Visit our Contact Page to get in touch with your local diddi dance now.
We hope your toddler can join us for our next theme – CHARLESTON!!!

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diddi dance participates in Children in Need 2016

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Two of our franchises recently took part in Children in Need and helped raise money for the charity during some of their classes on the 18th November.

diddi dance Bristol and diddi dance Swindon, Cirencester, Chippenham, Tetbury & Surrounding  took part in the charity event asking their diddis to bring in a teddy bear to class to dance with them that week. Donation were then accepted from anyone willing to help. Here are some great shots captured from the classes that took part!

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All together our 2 franchises raised a total £130! Well done to all the diddis and teddies who took part and helped raise money for Children in Need. We all say Thank You!

Danielle Harley celebrated 10 years with diddi dance Chester, West Cheshire & North Wales

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Danni diddi danceDanielle Harley, our first diddi dance franchisee, is celebrating a decade of teaching in her hometown of Chester and the surrounding West Cheshire & North Wales areas.

Danielle, formerly a professional dancer, singer and actress, has been teaching the diddi dance classes across Chester, Cheshire and North Wales for an incredible 10 years, inspiring tots to get on their feet and experiment with dance. Not only has Danielle taught a phenomenal 50,000 children over the years, she has also managed all diddi dance classes in the area and opened her own dance studios in Mollington Grange Business Park to hold the classes. Marking Danielle’s achievements, she was awarded the inaugural diddi diva award just last year, recognizing her astounding contribution to the diddi dance brand.

Danielle Harley from Chester Commented “It is hard to believe it has been 10 years since I first joined the diddi dance team and I have truly loved every minute. I really enjoy teaching, it is so rewarding seeing the children grow in confidence and ability each week and I also love the business side of things. Having the freedom to build a business with the help and support of a fantastic company like diddi dance is amazing. To be able to earn a living doing something you love is truly special and I look forward to opening even more classes soon.”

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It comes as no surprise to see Danielle praise the multi-award winning franchise, diddi dance. The unique dance company has won the five-star Franchisee Satisfaction Award two years running in 2014 and 2015, and was recently awarded Best Family Friendly Franchise at this year’s Workingmums.co.uk’s Top Franchise Awards 2016. Highlighting the classes’ family friendly atmosphere, flexible working hours, wage and administrative support, it was certainly a proud moment for Founder of diddi dance, Anne-Marie Martin.

Anne-Marie added “It is thanks to the hard work, determination and fun that franchisees like Danielle bring to diddi dance that makes it such a success. diddi dance classes are now available at over 40 locations across the UK and without such a fantastic team of franchisees, this wouldn’t be possible. I am so grateful to Danielle for everything she has put in to her classes over the last 10 years, she is a valued member of the team and we are looking forward to celebrating a wonderful 10 years with her.”

Read more about her history with diddi dance in this great feature from The Chester Chronicle.

Classes held at the following venues: Mollington Grange and Fun 4 All Play Centre Chester, Mini World Nursery and St John’s Methodist Church Wrexham, Ty Bugs Play Centre and Buckley Cross Community Centre Flintshire.

Interview with Danielle:

  1. How long have you been with diddi dance? 10 YEARS
  1. What did you do before joining diddi dance? DANCER/ SINGER / ACTRESS
  1. What do you love most about diddi dance and running your own business? THE FREEDOM TO BUILD YOUR OWN BUSINESS WITH THE HELP OF A FANTASTIC COMPANY AND BRAND
  1. What has been the best thing that has happened to you because of diddi dance? I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO EARN A LIVING DOING SOMETHING I LOVE
  1. What has been a/some of the highlight(s) for you since taking on your diddi dance 10 years ago? ONE HIGHLIGHT IS OPENING MY OWN DANCE STUDIOS FOR DIDDI DANCERS TO DANCE IN
  1. What is something you are looking forward to as you continue with your time with diddi dance? I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO BEING ABLE TO OPEN LOTS MORE CLASSES AND OPEN IN NEW AREA’S. DIDDI DANCE IS WELL KNOWN IN CHESTER AND I WANT TO CREATE AWARENESS ACROS WALES ALSO
  1. What do you enjoy most about your diddi dance? I LOVE TEACHING THE CLASSES BUT I ALSO LOVE THE BUSINESS SIDE. I ENJOY ALL ASPECTS OF DIDDI DANCE. THE REWARD OF SEEING THE CHILDREN GROW INTO CONFIDENT TODDLERS IS AMAZING
  1. And finally, what is your favourite diddi dance theme and why? I LOVE TAP!! I LOVE A BIT OF SHOW BUSINESS!!

To book a free trial in one of Danielle’s classes click here or email her for more information here.

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