| Austria | |
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| Participating broadcaster | ORF |
| Participation summary | |
| Appearances | 5 (3 finals) |
| First appearance | 1987 |
| Last appearance | 2001 |
| Highest placement | 3rd: 1993 |
Austria has participated in the Eurovision Young Dancers 5 times since its debut in 1987, most recently taking part in 2001.
3 | Third place |
| Year | Entrant | Final | Semi | |
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| 1987 | Erika Nowak | - | No semi final | |
| 1989 | Jürgen Wagner | Did not qualify | - | |
| 1991 | Did not participate | |||
| 1993 | Gregor Hatala | 3 | - | |
| 1995 | Oliver Preiss | - | - | |
| 1997 – 1999 | Did not participate | |||
| 2001 | Rainer Krenstetter | Did not qualify | - | |
| 2003 – 2017 | Did not participate | |||
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