According to a preliminary calculations, at least five countries that were taking part in Eurovision Dance Contest 2008, namely Austria, Finland, Lithuania, Netherlands and Sweden had announced withdrawal from the contest, with only Belarus confirming its participation as a début country.
Potrivit unor calcule preliminare, cel puțin 5 țări care au participat în Concursul de dans Eurovision 2008, și anume Austria, Finlanda, Lituania, Olanda și Suedia și-au anunțat retragerea din concurs, numai Belarus confirmându-și participarea de debut.