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_23662356_3 ( average VARCHAR, number_of_dances VARCHAR )

### Question ###
How many averages were listed for the couple who had 12 dances?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(average) FROM table_23662356_3 WHERE number_of_dances = 12