| Denmark | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Member station | DR |
| National selection events | National Final
Internal Selection
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| Participation summary | |
| Appearances | 2 |
| First appearance | 2007 |
| Best result | 6th, 2008 |
| Worst result | 9th, 2007 |
| External links | |
| Denmark's page at Eurovision.tv | |
Denmark 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.[1] 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.[2] 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.[3]
Contestants
- Table key
| Year | Couple | Dances | Place | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Mette Skou Elkjær and David Kim Ehlers Jørgensen | Rumba and Showdance | 9 | 38 |
| 2008 | Patrick Spiegelberg and 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 |
Commentators and spokespersons
| Year(s) | Television commentator | Dual television commentator | Spokesperson |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Sisse Fisker | Claus Larsen | Louise Wolff |
| 2008 | Jens Blauenweldt |
See also
- Denmark in the Eurovision Song Contest
- Denmark in the Eurovision Young Dancers
- Denmark in the Eurovision Young Musicians
- Denmark in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest
References
- ^ "Denmark in the Eurovision Dance Contest 2007".
- ^ "Denmark in the Eurovision Dance Contest 2008".
- ^ Granger, Anthony (29 May 2011). "What caused the death of the Eurovision Dance Contest?". Eurovoix.xom. Eurovoix.com. Retrieved 22 June 2014.