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_name_69 (number_of_dances VARCHAR, place VARCHAR, total_points VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many dances placed below 1 with a point total of 40?
### Answer:
SELECT number_of_dances FROM table_name_69 WHERE place > 1 AND total_points = 40