The Ballroom Dancers' Federation is a sports organization.
It was founded in 1958 to give a voice to competitive ballroom dancers.
A previous organisation, called the Competitors' Federation had been disbanded soon after its formation in 1946.
[1] The purpose of the BDF is: These general aims are interpreted mainly from the point of view of professional competitors,[2] though many of its activities do also benefit amateur competitors.
The Federation has been responsible for starting many events: Delegates from the executive committee of the Federation sit on the board of directors for the British Dance Council; the Federation sees a major part of its role as bringing about changes in the BDC.