Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_20424140_3 (number_of_dances VARCHAR, place VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many different numbers of total dances are there for the couple ranked at number 6?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(number_of_dances) FROM table_20424140_3 WHERE place = 6