Eurovision Young Dancers (French: L'Eurovision des Jeunes Danseurs), often shortened to EYD, or Young Dancers, was a biennial dance competition, organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) between members of the union, who participate representing their countries.

[a] Performers between the ages of 16 and 21 appointed by the participating broadcasters, compete as solo of couples to dance routines of their choice.

Professional jury members each representing the elements of ballet, contemporary, and modern dancing, score each of the performances.

Eurovision Young Dancers 2007 was cancelled to allow the Prix de Lausanne, a similar event organised by Swiss broadcaster SRG SSR idée suisse to take place at the same venue.

The EBU also stated it was looking for another host broadcaster but should one not be found in time the competition would not take place this year and is expected to return in 2019.

Participants may consist of solo or couples, with each performing a dance routine of their choice, which they have prepared in advance of the competition.

[13] From 1989 to 2003, a semi-final round took place a few days before the contest, and the jury decided as well which countries qualified for the televised final.

In the 2003 contest, the professional jury voted electronically, immediately following each act, awarding points for technique and artistry.

The format was revamped in 2011 to include a 'final duel' round and the semi-finals are removed due to the low number of participating countries.

Once all the jury votes have been counted, the two participants which received the highest total of points progress to a final round.

If an EBU active member broadcaster wishes to participate, it must fulfil conditions as laid down by the rules of the contest (of which a separate copy is drafted annually).

[14] Eligibility to participate is not determined by geographic inclusion within the continent of Europe, despite the "Euro" in "Eurovision" – nor does it have any relation to the European Union.