About Danish Actors' Association

The Danish Actors' Association (DSF) is a trade union of: 

  • actors 
  • opera singers 
  • dancers 
  • choreographers 
  • Musical performers

DSF was founded in 1904 as one of the first professional actors’ associations in the world. 

As a trade union, it is the purpose of DSF to protect the interests of its members in a wide area: 

  • Agreements on payment and employment conditions on the theatres, radio, film, and television. 
  • Protection of the performing artists’ work through legislation and agreements. 
  • Initiatives in regard to cultural policy to improve the conditions for the artistic work. 
  • Protection of the social and educational needs of the members.