diddi dance

diddi dance Founder Announced as Finalist in Two Prestigious Awards

by Leave a Comment

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

by Leave a Comment

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.

   

Join Our Next diddi dance Discovery Session on 10th July at 7pm

by

Join our next diddi dance Discovery Session on 10th July at 7pm

With the end of term fast approaching, are you looking for a new career path? Are you looking for a new opportunity to own your very own diddi dance? Now could be the right time for you to find out more information by joining our next discovery session which will be held on 10th July in the evening at 7pm where you’ll be able to find out more about what’s involved and the support available to you.

Register to secure your place by emailing Donna, our Franchise Recruitment Manager.

Please feel free to view our franchise page too for a little more information.

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

diddi dance Says A Huge Thank You As We Look Back on Children’s Activities Week 2024

by

We want to say a huge THANK YOU to all of our diddi dancers, grown ups and teachers that made Children’s Activities Week so amazing.

Everyone embraced the #watchmefly theme and we had some fabulous flying outfits in class and so far we have raised over £700 for Caudwell Children.

There is still time to donate if you would like to here.

Here’s a few pictures from classes to share with you.

 

Join Our Next diddi dance Discovery Day on 12th June 2024

by

Join our next diddi dance Discovery Day on 12th June at 1pm.

If you are looking for a new opportunity to own your very own business with diddi dance, why not join our discovery day on 12th June?  Here you’ll be able to find out more about what’s involved and the support available to you.

Register to secure your place by emailing Donna, our Franchise Recruitment Manager.

Please feel free to view our franchise page too for a little more information.

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

diddi dance Celebrates Children’s Activities Week 13-19th May

by

Today is the day where we officially start Children’s Activities Week 2024.

We are SO excited to see all the incredible classes over this week and everyone’s fancy dress efforts with our ‘WatchMeFly theme.

Let the celebrations begin where its time for your little ones to learn, explore, and most importantly have fun, whilst raising important funds for the vital work of Caudwell Children.

Any donations are hugely appreciated which can be done here.

You can also download our very own diddi dance ‘I Can Fly’ single from itunes or any other streaming platforms and all proceeds will be donated to Caudwell Children too.

If you’d like to join the fun, you are so welcome! You can contact your local diddi dance for more information or pop your postcode in here to see what classes are running near you.

 

 

diddi dance Franchisees in Final Stage of What’s On 4 Kids Awards 2024 – Voting Open

by

Voting has opened for the What’s On 4 Kids Awards 2024 and diddi dance have 3 fabulous franchisees in the final stage under the category:

Most Loved Music, Dance or Performing Arts Activity – franchise or license territory sponsored by ICAP

The three franchisees are:

 

 

The What’s On 4 Kids awards are in their 18th year, and recognises and rewards the most loved children’s activities and business in the UK since 2006.

If would like to vote for any of our franchisees you can do so here.

We thank all our diddi families for your continued support.

diddi dance Getting Ready for Children’s Activities Week 13th-19th May 2024

by

We are proud to support Children’s Activities Week with What’s On 4 Kids UK again this year!

With one month to go we are getting excited to #watchmefly and raise vital funds for Caudwell Children, a charity dedicated to increasing equal access and opportunities for disabled and autistic children nationwide.

During this week, many children and activity leaders will participate in sponsored challenges to support the charity Caudwell Children and raise awareness. This yearly event, featuring the popular #WatchMeFly theme, aims to showcase the positive impact of activities, clubs, and classes on families and young ones. It will include various activities, fancy dress, and exciting sponsored challenges.

Be sure to mark 13th to 19th May in your calendar.

For more information, speak to your local diddi dance teacher, and visit Caudwell Children to find out more about the amazing charity the week supports 💜

Join Our Next Discovery Day on 15th May 2024

by

Join our next diddi dance Discovery Day on 15th May at 1pm.

Our discovery session is a chance to get all your questions answered about owning your very own diddi dance. If you enjoy dance and are passionate about getting pre school children moving this could be for you, and for you to join a network where we encourage a love of movement that will last a lifetime. We offer full practical and business training, with dedicated ongoing support. Its a business in a box.

Register for our next Discovery Day on the 15th May by emailing Donna, our Franchise Recruitment Manager, to secure your place. Please feel free to view our franchise page too for a little more information.

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

Featured News

All about diddi dance

Where we are


Terms and Conditions   |   Privacy Policy   |   Class Terms & Conditions   |   Class FAQs