| Finland | |
|---|---|
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| Participating broadcaster | Yle |
| Participation summary | |
| Appearances | 11 (9 finals) |
| First appearance | 1985 |
| Last appearance | 2005 |
| Highest placement | Final: 1985, 1987, 1989, 1993, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005 |
| Host | 1991 |
Finland has participated in the Eurovision Young Dancers 11 times since its debut in 1985. Finland has hosted the contest once, in 1991.
| Year | Entrant | Final | Semi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Anneke Lönnroth | - | No semi finals | |
| 1987 | Susanna Aaltonen and Tomi Paasonen | - | ||
| 1989 | Petri Toivanen | - | - | |
| 1991 | Titta-Tuulia Karhunen and Pasi Sinisalo | Did not qualify | - | |
| 1993 | Riina Laurila | - | - | |
| 1995 | Janna Eklund | Did not qualify | - | |
| 1997 | Salla Suominen | - | - | |
| 1999 | Aarne Ruutu | - | - | |
| 2001 | Johanna Nuutinen | - | - | |
| 2003 | Tiina Myllymäki | 5 (Classical) | - | |
| 2005 | Riku Lehtopolku and Mikko Lampinen | - | - | |
| 2011 – 2017 | Did not participate | |||
| Year | Location | Venues | Presenter(s) |
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| 1991 | Helsinki | Helsinki City Theatre | Taina Elg and Heikki Värtsi |
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