Spain selected the Eurovision dancers

The Spanish selection for the very first Eurovision Dance Contest is already taking place. A few weeks ago, the show Mira quien Baila a Eurovision kicked of. The programme is similar to Strictly come dancing although only "unknown" people are taking part. The winning couple will go in London(United Kingdom), for the 1st ever Eurovision Dance Contest, on September 1st.

The date of the national final is set for July 9th. Here are the complete dates for the semifinals and the finals:

04 & 08.06.2007 - Semifinal 1
11 & 25.06.2007 - Semifinal 2
02 & 09.07.2007 - National Final

Although "unknown" people are the main contestants on the show, every week a celebrity joins them. Among these stars were also various former Eurovision Song Contest performers: Rosa (7th in 2002 with Europe's living a celebration), David Civera (6th in 2001 with Dile que la quiero) and Toñi Salazar (as part of Azucar Moreno in 1990, 5th with Bandido). Both Rosa and David Civera once won the show.

On Monday the second part of the 2nd Semifinal will take place.

Special guests will be: Emma Ozores, Lara Dibildos, Manolo Sarria and Julio Iglesias Jr.

Spain is one of the 16 participating countries in the Eurovision Dance Contest.





sources:esctoday.com;oikotimes.com