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About the Barbados Dance Council (BDC)

The Barbados Dance Council (BDC) was founded in 2001 through the efforts of Livingstone Alleyne, who envisioned Barbados joining the World Dance Council (WDC). To realise this vision, he called all qualified dance teachers on the island to a meeting to establish a national body that would raise the standard of Ballroom and Latin dance in Barbados and seek international recognition through competitions. As a direct result of establishing the BDC, Barbados successfully became a member of the World Dance Council (WDC) in 2003. The WDC is the global governing body for international Ballroom and Latin championships and competitions.

Our mission

To protect the interests of its members and to take ballroom dancing in Barbados to the highest levels possible.

Our Vision

To be the representative of all forms of ballroom dancing in Barbados.
To develop a good working relationship with the relevant government ministries.
To be affiliated with the National Sports Council.
To be affiliated with the World Dance Council.
To promote close interaction between all ballroom dance groups in Barbados and throughout the Caribbean.
To encourage and promote ballroom dancing among the youth.
To provide continuing education in the form of conferences, lectures, workshops, scholarships and technical support for its members.
To coordinate and assist in overseas educational support when needed.
To assist in competitions, paying special attention to overseeing the judging and scrutineering to ensure that they comply with the World Dance Council rules.
To monitor and ensure that all ballroom dancing activities comply with the World Dance Council rules.
To promote and encourage cordial relations amongst members.
To provide a forum where disputes can be heard and solutions worked out, and if necessary, institute disciplinary action.
To organise national championships, out of which persons may be selected to represent Barbados at regional and international competitions.