Denmark in the Eurovision Dance Contest
took part in the Eurovision Dance Contest in 2007 and 2008.
History
The couple representing the country in the first Eurovision Dance Contest in 2007, Mette Skou Elkjær and David Kim Ehlers Jørgensen, were chosen on a live national selection event on 24 August 2007. The dances they performed at the contest were a Rumba to "Love Fool" by Olivia Ong, and a freestyle, to "LoveStoned/I Think She Knows" by Justin Timberlake. Denmark came ninth after receiving 38 points from 10 countries.In 2008, Denmark were represented by Patrick Spiegelberg and Katja Svensson, who were selected internally. Their routine was a lyrical jazz dance with elements of samba, tango and pasodoble. They danced to the Twin Peaks theme by Angelo Badalamenti, which was performed by The Daniel Caine orchestra and "Igen & Igen" by Nephew. Denmark came sixth; despite receiving no 12 points, Denmark received the full 48 points from the jury.
The Third Eurovision Dance Contest has been cancelled indefinitely.
Contestants
;Table keyYear | Couple | Dances | Place | Points |
2007 | Mette Skou Elkjær & David Kim Ehlers Jørgensen | Rumba & Showdance | 9 | 38 |
2008 | Patrick Spiegelberg & Katja Svensson | Samba/Tango/Paso Doble/Jazz Dance | 6 | 102 |
Voting history
Denmark has received the most points from...Rank | Country | Points |
1 | Sweden | 16 |
2 | Lithuania | 13 |
3 | Finland | 12 |
4 | Portugal | 11 |
5 | Austria | 8 |
Denmark has given the most points to...
Rank | Country | Points |
1 | Finland | 16 |
= | Ireland | 16 |
= | Poland | 16 |
4 | Sweden | 15 |
5 | Ukraine | 14 |