| Italy | |
|---|---|
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| Participating broadcaster | RAI |
| Participation summary | |
| Appearances | 4 (2 finals) |
| First appearance | 1985 |
| Last appearance | 1991 |
| Highest placement | Final: 1985, 1987 |
| Host | 1985 |
Italy has participated in the Eurovision Young Dancers four times since its debut in 1985. Italy has hosted the contest once, in 1985.
| Year | Entrant | Final | Semi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Sabrina Vitangeli | - | No semi finals |
| 1987 | Giulia Menicucci | - | |
| 1989 | Danilo Mazzota | Did not qualify | - |
| 1991 | Alen Bottaini | - | |
| 1993 – 2017 | Did not participate | ||
| Year | Location | Venues | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Reggio Emilia | Teatro Municipale | Carla Fracci and Gheorghe Iancu [1] |
The Eurovision Young Dancers 1985 was the first edition of the Eurovision Young Dancers, held at Teatro Municipale in Reggio Emilia, Italy on 16 June 1985. Organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and host broadcaster Radiotelevisione Italiana (RAI), dancers from eleven countries participated in the televised final.
Eurovision Young Dancers, often shortened to EYD, or Young Dancers, was a biennial dance competition, organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and is broadcast on television throughout Europe. Thirty-seven countries have taken part since the inauguration of the contest in 1985; including Kosovo and Canada.
Italy has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 48 times since making its debut as one of only seven countries to compete at the first contest in 1956, which took inspiration from the Sanremo Music Festival. Italy competed at the contest without interruption until 1980, discontinuing its participation on a number of occasions during the 1980s and 1990s. After a 13-year absence starting in 1998, the country returned to the contest in 2011. Italy has won the contest three times, along with an additional 16 top-five finishes. Italy hosted the contest in Naples (1965), Rome (1991) and Turin (2022).
Switzerland has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 63 times since making its debut at the first contest in 1956, missing only four contests, in 1995, 1999, 2001 and 2003. Switzerland hosted the first contest in 1956 in Lugano, and won it. Switzerland won the contest again in 1988 and 2024.
Eurovision is a pan-European television telecommunications network owned and operated by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). It was founded in 1954 in Geneva, Switzerland, and its first official transmission took place on 6 June 1954. However, a year before the official launch, on 2 June 1953 the coronation of Elizabeth II was one of the first events to be broadcast across Europe.
Norway has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 61 times since making its debut in 1960 and has only been absent twice since then. In 1970, the country boycotted the contest over disagreements about the voting structure, and in 2002, they were relegated. The contest is broadcast in Norway by NRK, which also broadcasts Norway's national selection competition, Melodi Grand Prix.
Sweden has participated in the Eurovision Young Dancers 15 times since its debut in 1985. Sweden has hosted the contest once, in 1993 and jointly won the contest in 2003. Sweden is also the only country that has participated in every edition.
Malta has participated in the Eurovision Young Dancers 2 times since its debut in 2015. On 7 July 2015, PBS Malta, which is responsible for Malta's participation confirmed that Malta will host the 2017 edition. However, in January 2017, the EBU announced that PBS had due to circumstances beyond their control been forced to cancel their staging of the competition. Nevertheless, they will still take part in the contest.
The Czech Republic has participated in the Eurovision Young Dancers 7 times since its debut in 1999. The Czech Republic has hosted the contest twice, in 2015 and in 2017.
Norway has participated in the Eurovision Young Dancers 13 times since its debut in 1985. Norway has hosted and won the contest once, in 2011.
Belgium has participated in the Eurovision Young Dancers 11 times since its debut in 1985. In 1987, Belgium and the Netherlands participated together with a joint entry.
Spain has participated in the Eurovision Young Dancers eight times since its debut in 1985, most recently taking part in 1999. Spain is the most successful country in the contest, with a total of five wins.
The Netherlands have participated in the Eurovision Young Dancers 10 times since its debut in 1985. The Netherlands have hosted the contest once, in 2003. In 1987, Belgium and the Netherlands participated together.
France has participated in the Eurovision Young Dancers 7 times since its debut in 1985. France has hosted the contest twice, in 1989 and 1999.
Germany has participated in the Eurovision Young Dancers 13 times since its debut in 1985. Germany has hosted the contest once, in 1987. Before German reunification in 1990, it was presented as West Germany, representing the Federal Republic of Germany. East Germany did not compete.
Poland has participated in the Eurovision Young Dancers 11 times since its debut in 1993. Poland has hosted the contest a record three times, in 1997, 2005 and 2013, and has won the contest three times. On 5 September 2016, Polish broadcaster Telewizja Polska (TVP) confirmed they would participate again in 2017.
The United Kingdom has participated in the Eurovision Young Dancers 7 times since its debut in 1985, most recently taking part in 2005. The UK has hosted the contest once, in 2001 and jointly won the contest in 1989.
Finland has participated in the Eurovision Young Dancers 11 times since its debut in 1985. Finland has hosted the contest once, in 1991.
Switzerland has participated in the Eurovision Young Dancers 9 times since its debut in 1985. Switzerland has hosted the contest once, in 1995.
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