Greece | |
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Participating broadcaster | ERT |
Participation summary | |
Appearances | 8 (4 finals) |
First appearance | 1993 |
Last appearance | 2011 |
Highest placement | Final: 1995, 1999, 2003, 2005 |
Greece has participated in the Eurovision Young Dancers 8 times since its debut in 1993.
Year | Entrant | Final | Semi |
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1993 | Theodora Bourbou | Did not qualify | - |
1995 | Franghiskos Toumbakaris | - | - |
1997 | Nefeli Markaki | Did not qualify | - |
1999 | Maria Boubouli | - | - |
2001 | Olga Tsimourta and Tina Nassika | Did not qualify | - |
2003 | Elenina Nicolaou | 6 (Classical) | - |
2005 | Eleana Andreoudi | - | - |
2011 | Spiridoula Magouritsa | Did not qualify | - |
2013 – 2017 | Did not participate |
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