Franchising with Dinky Dancers Ltd is so much fun!

Dinky Dancers first opened its doors in 2002 as an exciting creative, physical and musical activity
programme specifically designed for pre-school children. Since then we have become the leading physical activity provider in Hertfordshire and are spreading outwards!! We have won contracts with major health and fitness clubs as well as leading Day Nurseries and this year we are finalists in Hertfordshire Business of the Year Award, nominated as best physical activity class through the ‘what’s on for little one’s web site and have begun franchising across the country. Phew….!


Our classes are distinctive and set us apart from many other companies because of the unique physical mix of Dance, P.E, music and action activities that both boys and girls enjoy so much.

Following the huge success of classes in Hertfordshire (our Head Office area), Dinky Dancers Ltd has become a flourishing franchise business offering a great business structure, programme, training and support to build a profitable, exciting business from home.

Our Franchise Team is second to none and will be with you right from your first enquiry and meetings, guiding you through our training programme, launching your classes and then available every day for ongoing support. We will not only train you in the Dinky Dancers Ltd programme and how to run your business but also on all those extra bits such as successfully balancing family life and you new career, managing your time and of course tips and tricks for working with children and adults in your classes.

“The process of becoming a Dinky Dancers Ltd franchisee was made really easy by all the team. Head Office Staff were always available whenever I called, managers trained and guided me through the business training professionally and energetically and the individual teachers were so much fun to work with that my training really flew by and I couldn’t wait to get started. “ Helen (franchisee)

Fun, family and a Franchise – yes you can have it all!

Do you think you might like to run your own business? Do you enjoy physical activity? Would you like to be part of an exciting, experienced, supportive company, offering fun, physical, creative and musical activities to children?

With an extensive range of certificated programmes, products and services we offer a fabulous and proven opportunity for energetic, motivated people who would like to open up classes using an exciting physical activity and dance programme already developed and ready to go.

“Dinky Dancers had a brilliant reputation in Hertfordshire when I joined the team and I wanted to build on that in my area in Berkshire. Their dedication to getting me trained and making sure that I wasn’t just running any movement class but a Dinky Dancers class was impressive. The Dinky Dancers programme is very special and I am proud to be building my business with a company who work hard to make sure their classes are always the best in terms of lesson content and who believe customer care always comes first.. I am a very happy new franchise owner!“ Sharon (franchisee)

What do we look for in a franchisee?

A potential franchisee must enjoy working with young children and have the ability to relate to parents.

In addition there are qualities that make franchisees into ‘Dinky Dancers’ franchisees:

  • Knowledge of movement in some form i.e. dance, gymnastics, P.E or sport
  • Energy, enthusiasm & confidence- we enjoy our jobs and give 100%
  • Good interpersonal skills – talking, explaining and being friendly are all part of running a Dinky Dancers’ franchise
  • Determination and self-motivation – A Dinky Dancers franchise can be financially very rewarding and provide a wonderful sense of job satisfaction if you want it to. We expect a lot but you’ll get a lot too!
  • Business minded
  • Good level of health & fitness

Our current franchisees are from all sorts of backgrounds!

Typically, our franchisees are mothers who have experience of very young children. Having said this, applicants who can multi–task, think on their feet and hop and jump - all at the same time would also be most welcome!

Applicants do not need to have had any movement or music training, but ideally should have a background in physical activity in some form. Our current franchisees and teachers started in life as dancers, gymnasts, P.E teachers, primary school teachers, aerobics instructors, nannies, musicians, office managers and nursery nurses.

Dinky Dancers franchisees are bright, enthusiastic, energetic, well organised and have good presentation skills.

Any experience in business/advertising or administration also helps but is not a pre-requisite.

The questions you must ask yourself above and beyond any experience or formal qualifications are:

Do you have confidence, enthusiasm and interpersonal skills – Dinky Dancers is a customer service business, are you friendly and a good communicator?
Are you self-motivated and committed to build the business and maintain the high standards of the programme?
Are you business-minded – can you identify and resolve difficulties, organise, plan and make decisions?

If you answered yes to these questions then why not find out more?

Please contact us for a full franchise pack: franchising@dinkydancers.com

YOU DON'T NEED TO BE A QUALIFIED TEACHER - our comprehensive training programme and ongoing support provides each franchisee with the skill, programme and product knowledge to successfully operate an exciting, rewarding business from home.

“I started off life as a Gymnastics coach, filled in as a Dinky Dancers’ teacher for Lorry’s 4th Maternity leave and then afterwards launched my own Franchise. I now have two children of my own and yes you can have it all. I love the product, the quality of lessons and the ongoing support I have received over the last three years.” Litsa (franchisee)

What is a Dinky Dancers Franchise?

  • A business opportunity that is flexible, fun and rewarding!
  • An exciting opportunity to run your own business, offering
    Dance, P.E, Music and Action classes for children aged rising two to four years old
  • Flexible working hours to fit around your own family life
  • Low start up costs with excellent return on investment
  • Ongoing training, advice and support with specialist trainers and advisors
  • Professionally developed advertising and promotional materials and training
  • Well established, educationally structured Dinky Dancers’ programme
  • Proven schemes of work and weekly lesson plans
  • Colourful long lasting teaching equipment provided
  • A self-managed, fun way to earn a living!

Affordable Franchise Offer!

Dinky Dancers offers three levels of Franchising so that no matter what your financial, starting point, time restraints and family commitments, there is a level that will meet your individual needs.

Each level has potential and incentive to grow into the next level. Whilst we encourage all our franchisees to build their business and reach personal potential, we know that each person is an individual and therefore each Dinky Dancers’ Franchisee will have a specially tailored business plan which will suit their own circumstances.

“I decided to start in the middle with a Kings level Franchise, so that I could open a good number of classes straight away with the option of opening more as my income grew. I can manage all my classes myself at the moment but will start looking to build my own team very soon so that I can open more classes in my territory.”

“I own an Ace level Franchise, which is the top level. I have been franchising with Dinky Dancers only since September but have already trained two new class leaders who teach brilliant classes for me! I also have Colette who helps me with class enquiries, bookings and general administration. I love working flexibly from home, building a great business. It means I can be a mum, an entrepreneur and lead a team all at the same time”. Sharon (franchisee)

Please call Lorry Slater for an informal chat about how you could become a Dinky Dancers Franchisee on 01438 831281 or email franchising@dinkydancers.com for a full franchise pack.

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