Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_33273 ( "Rank by average" real, "Place" real, "Couple" text, "Total points" real, "Number of dances" real, "Average" real )

### Question ###
How many dances placed below 1 with a point total of 40?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT "Number of dances" FROM table_33273 WHERE "Place" > '1' AND "Total points" = '40'