List of countries in the Eurovision Young Dancers

Participation since 1985:
  Entered at least once
  Never entered, although were eligible to do so
  Competed as a part of another country (Yugoslavia), but never as a sovereignty
Number of participating countries in Eurovision Young Dancers from 1985 to 2017

Broadcasters from thirty-six countries have participated in the Eurovision Young Dancers since it started in 1985, with winners coming from eleven of those countries. This biennial dance competition organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) was held between members of the union, who participate representing their countries. Broadcasters sent to the competition one young talented dancer or couple aged 16 to 21, with each performing a dance routine of their choice.

Participation in the contest was primarily open to all broadcasters with active EBU membership, with only one entrant per country allowed in any given year. To become an active member of the EBU, a broadcaster has to be from a country which is covered by the European Broadcasting Area –that is not limited only to the continent of Europe–, or is a member state of the Council of Europe.[1] Thus, eligibility was not determined by geographic inclusion within Europe, despite the "Euro" in "Eurovision", nor did it have a direct connection with the European Union.

  1. ^ "Admission". EBU. European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 12 April 2017.