The event is aimed at young dancers aged between 16 and 21, competing in modern dances, be it solo or in couples, as long as they were not professionally engaged.

[4][5] The building first opened on 1 September 2014, showcasing a performance of Bedřich Smetana's The Bartered Bride,[6] and has "state of the art" technology for a theatre of its kind.

[7] The format consisted of dancers who were non-professional and between the ages of 16–21, competing in a performance of dance routines of their choice, which they had prepared in advance of the competition.

[9] Bouček, who is a well-known television presenter, speaks fluent Czech and English, and has experience with hosting live events, with his most recent being the 2014 European Athletics Championships.

[11] Of those ten participants, Albania and Malta made their début; Slovakia returned after last competing at the Eurovision Young Dancers 1997.