BDF MEMBERSHIP
NEW MEMBERSHIP YEAR FROM
1ST MARCH 2025
MEMBERSHIP PRICES 2025
FREE for Students Under 16, £28.00pp Full Membership & £60.00 Affiliate Membership
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The Ballroom Dancers’ Federation Ltd (BDF) is a leading organisation dedicated to promoting and protecting the Dance Sport Industry. The BDF’s mission is to foster a sense of community and sportsmanship while advocating for the interests of all dancers and competitors. Additionally, the Federation seeks to cultivate goodwill and collaboration between those who utilise our members’ services and the governing bodies of the Ballroom and Latin American Dance Industry.
Throughout the year, the BDF organises an array of outstanding events, including:
– The BDF Star Ball
– The BDF Star Titles
– The BDF Night of 100 Stars
– The BDF International Congress (held biennially)
– The BDF National Congress (a FREE event open to all)
– The BDF Training Camp
All BDF events are run by our Executive Committee on a volunteer basis and are non-profit events; any profits made are reinvested to uphold the high standards of our events for the benefit of our members and the wider dance community. Your support for these events allows us to continue this vital work each year, and we express our heartfelt gratitude!
In addition to our events, the BDF are dedicated to providing resources and support for dancers at every level. This includes ACCESS to the BDF Travel Fund in accordance with BDF rules, FREE entry to the BDF International Congress (with two years of paid membership), PRIORITY ticket access to ALL BDF events, and REPRESENTATION at the British Dance Council.
Together, we can elevate the standards of dance and ensure a bright future
for the Dance Sport Industry.
Become a member of the BDF and take advantage of these benefits and more!
JOIN STUDENT
FREE
RENEW STUDENT
FREE
JOIN FULL
£28.00
RENEW FULL
£28.00
JOIN JOINT FULL
£56.00
RENEW JOINT FULL
£56.00
FREE
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
For Students (Under 16)
FOR REGISTERED STUDENTS
Automatically entitled to representation at the British Dance Council
Priority ticket access to ALL BDF events
Not eligible to vote
Not eligible for nomination onto the EC
£28
FULL MEMBERSHIP
Amateurs & Professionals
AMATEUR & PROFESSIONAL DANCERS/COMPETITORS, ADJUDICATORS
Travel Assistance * (Subject to BDF Rules)
FREE entry to the BDF International Congress (subject to 2 years paid membership)
Priority ticket access to ALL BDF events
Representation at the British Dance Council
Voting rights & eligibility for nomination to the EC**
£60
AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP
Associations & Businesses
For details on how to apply to be an affiliate member, please contact the BDF Secretary
FAQ
Frequently Asked
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
The Ballroom Dancers Federation was formed more than 60 years ago. It’s formation was born out of the need for professional competitors to unite in order to raise the standards of conditions under which they competed. Since those early days the role of the BDF in today’s dance world has evolved immeasurably.
+ WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE BDF?
The Voice The BDF are the voice of the professional and competitive ballroom dancer. As well as social, Pro/Am and social dancer.
Attention Any issues brought to us we will address and if need be bring to the attention of the British Dance Council on which we are representing our members.
Up To Date The BDF constantly keep up to date with what is happening in the dance world both nationally and internationally and always act in the best interest of the British dancer.
History The BDF is an organisation that was founded in 1946 and is still going strong today providing fabulous World Class competitions, National and International Congresses, Dance Events, the BDF Travel Fund and Training camps for all ages of British dancers.
+ WHO CAN JOIN?
You must have a UK residents address, or hold a UK passport (or be eligible to hold one) if resident abroad, to be eligible for BDF Membership
+ MEMBERSHIP RULES
• Full Members shall be entitled to attend all General Meetings of the Federation and shall be entitled to one vote, providing their application for membership has been accepted a minimum of one month preceding the meeting in accordance with Rule 7
• With the exception of Amateur and Professional Competitors, Full Members are eligible for nomination for the election onto the Executive Committee, subject to meeting the minimum period of membership set out in Rule 14.
BDF Rule Book
+ COMPARISON PLAN
