Dance is known as a performing art form. Its artistic elements like gracefulness, expressive, entertaining, musicality and story telling makes dance popular art form. But if we look closely dance can be a sport too. Definition of a sport is "an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment." Dance meets all these criteria. Dance involves high intense physical activity; it focuses on strength, stamina and flexibility like a sportsperson. Dance has both the artistic elements and athletic elements. So dance can be considered as a sport. Based on this concept Mr.Purushotham Jagtap has introduced SportDance in 2012. Thereafter international, Asian and National federations has been formed to promote, implement & develop SportDance activities across the globe.

The SportDance Federation of India (SDFI) is the governing body of SportDance in India . It was established in 2012 and affiliated by Internatinal SportDance Federation and Asian SportDance Council. SDFI is a part of School Game Federation of India (SGFI) Nationals. The SDFI is bringing traditional and modern dance forms on global stage to be accessible and inclusive in all aspect. SDFI is responsible for organising and hosting SportDance competitions within India and to give chance to all the passionate dancers to perform at National and Internatinal level. Dance is an integral part of Indian culture & is celebrated enthusiastically throughout the country on various occassions. India is home to various dance forms , each with its unique style & charm. SDFI has a mission to promotes these diverse Indian dance as a sport at global level and showcase our culture globally