Young Dancers takes place every two-years , in parallel to its successful counterpart , Eurovision Young Musicians ( another of the EBU 's biennial youth competitions ) . The inaugural Eurovision Young Dancers contest , then known as Eurovision Competition for Young Dancers , took place in Reggio Emilia , Italy , on 16 June 1985 . Eleven countries who are members of the European Broadcasting Union ( EBU ) competed in the début contest . won the first edition in 1985 , represented by Arantxa Argüelles . , represented by Arne Fagerholt , and , represented by Mia Stagh and Göran Svalberg , came second and third respectively
first edition in 1985
Eurovision Young Dancers 1985
Eurovision Young Dancers