Derek Hough Biography

Derek Hough is an American professional Latin and ballroom dancer, choreographer, actor and singer. He is well known for dancing with the stars From September 2007, Derek became popular for his work on the ABC dance competition series, Dancing with the Stars, on which he has won a record six seasons. With a total of nine nominations, he has won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Choreography for several routines that he choreographed for the show.

Besides, he starred in diverse stage productions, including the 2006 original production of Footloose: The Musical at the Novello Theatre in London’s West End, as well as the 2015 New York Spring Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Later in 2013, he once again starred in Making Your Move, a Romeo and Juliet-inspired South Korean-American independent dance film. As of 2014, he has held an ordinary acting function role on ABC’s musical-drama, Nashville.

Derek performed the role of Corny Collins in NBC’s live musical TV-production, Hairspray Live! on December 7, 2016. Derek joined the judge’s table in NBC’s new dance competition series World of Dance in May 2017. He continued his role as a judge for the second and third seasons.

Derek Hough Age | How Old Is Derek Hough

Derek was born on May 17, 1985, in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. He is 33 years old as of 2018.

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Derek Hough Parents

His parents are Marianne and Bruce Hough, who was twice chairman of the Utah Republican Party.

His divorcing parents sent him to London to live and study with dance coaches Corky and Shirley Ballas when he was 12 years old. several months later his sister Julianne joined him in London. Originally Derek was intending to stay for a year but remained in London for ten years. Her sister returned after five years.

Alongside their own son, Mark Ballas the Ballases helped tutor the two Hough children, schooling them at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts. They were trained in song, theater, gymnastics, and many forms of dance, including jazz, ballet, and tap. The three children formed their own pop music trio 2B1G (“2 Boys, 1 Girl”) and performed at dance competitions in the UK and the U.S., and showcased UK television shows. In spite of being trained in many forms of dance, Derek can also play the piano, guitar, and drums. Subsequently, Derek taught at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts

Derek Hough Sister | Siblings

He has four sisters, Sharee, Marabeth, Katherine, and Julianne, He is the fourth born of five children in a latter-day saint family. Derek’s grandparents were all dancers, and his parents met while on a ballroom dancing team in college in Idaho. He has two-second cousins both musicians Riker, Rydel, Rocky, and Ross Lynch from R5, their maternal grandmothers are sisters.

Derek Hough Girlfriend | Engaged

Hayley Erbert and Derek started dating in June 2015.  Recently, Derek celebrated girlfriend Hayley Erbert’s 23rd birthday with an adorable tribute via Instagram.

Derek Hough Facts and Body Measurements

Here are some interesting facts you don’t want to miss about Derek Hough.

• Full Name:  Derek Hough
• Age/ How Old?: 34 years old
• Date of Birth: 17 May 1985
• Place of Birth: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
• Birthday: 17th May.
• Nationality: American
• Fathers Name: Bruce Robert Hough
• Mothers Name: Mariann Hough
• Siblings: Four sisters
• Marital Status: dating
• Children/ Kids: Not available
• Height/ How tall?: 1.78 m.
• Weight: Not available

Is Derek Hough, Gay

There were rumors that Derek is gay he was very close to playing a gay character “in a funny little scene” with Courteney Cox on her new hit ABC series Cougar Town. However due to, his Dancing With the Stars schedule he couldn’t do it.

“It would have been perfect,” Hough said. “With all the rumors going around, I thought it would be really funny because it’s just not true. But I was like, you know what? If that’s what you want to see.”

Derek Hough and His Mom Dance Into the Weekend

Derek and his mom Mari Anne Hough shared a sweet mother-son moment in his latest social media post. On Friday, 29, 2019 the Derek took to social media to share a video of him and his mom dancing together. In the video, you can see Mari Anne watching Derek at his tour rehearsals. Then, as the song “Do You Love Me” starts playing, Derek dances over to his mom and reaches out for her to join him.

Derek Hough Movies

• 2001 – Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone as Hogwarts schoolboy
• 2012 – Rock of Ages
• 2013 – Make Your Move 3D as Donny

Derek Hough Tv Shows

♦ 2018 – Running Wild with Bear Grylls – Himself

♦ 2017–present – World of Dance as Judge

♦ 2017 – American Ninja Warrior – Himself

♦ 2016 – Jane The Virgin as Salsa Dancer

♦ 2016 – Hairspray Live! as Corny Collins

♦ 2015 – Mark & Derek’s Excellent Flip – Himself

♦ 2015 Lip Sync Battle – Himself

♦ 2014–2016 – Nashville as Noah West

♦ 2013 – Family Dance Off as Host

♦ 2011 – Better With You as Philip

♦ 2011 – When I Was 17 – Himself

♦ 2007–2016 – Dancing with the Stars – Himself

♦ 2007 – DanceX – Himself

Derek Hough Tour

Currently, there are no events, the most recent events are:

• Saturday, 01 June 2019 – Orpheum Theatre (LA), Los Angeles, California, USA
• Sunday, 02 June 2019 – Comerica Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
• Tuesday, 04 June 2019 – Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center, Midland, Texas, USA
• Tuesday, 04 June 2019 – Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center, Midland, Texas, USA
• Wednesday, 05 June 2019 – HEB Performance Hall at Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, San Antonio, USA
• Wednesday, 05 June 2019 – Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, San Antonio, Texas, USA
  Cheapest in San Antonio!
• Thursday, 06 June 2019 – Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land, Sugar Land, USA
• Friday, 07 June 2019 – Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie, Grand Prairie, Texas, USA
• Saturday, 08 June 2019 – Saenger Theatre, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
• Sunday, 09 June 2019 – BJCC Concert Hall, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
• Tuesday, 11 June 2019 – Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
  Cheapest in Knoxville!
• Tuesday, 11 June 2019 – Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
• Wednesday, 12 June 2019- Akron Civic Theatre, Akron, Ohio, USA
• Thursday, 13 June 2019- Beacon Theatre, New York, New York, USA
• Friday, 14 June 2019- The Met Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
• Saturday, 15 June 2019 – Santander Performing Arts Center, Reading, Pennsylvania, USA

Derek Hough Dancing | Derek Hough Dancing With The Stars |Derek Hough Dancing With The Stars Partners

Hough made his first appearance on Dancing with the Stars in season four (week 6) as a guest instructor with Julianne and Apolo Anton Ohno.[30] He then joined the cast of professional instructors in season five and was paired with Jennie Garth. Hough and Garth were eliminated in the semi-finals finishing the competition in fourth place.

Frequently Asked Questions About Derek Hough

Who is Derek Hough?

Derek Hough is an American professional Latin and ballroom dancer, choreographer, actor and singer. He has become known for his work on the ABC dance competition series.

How old is Derek Hough?

He is an American national born on 17 May 1985, in Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.

How tall is Derek Hough?

He stands at a height of 1.78 m.

Is Derek Hough married?

He started dating Hayley Erbert in June 2015. More details about their relationship to be updated as soon as the information is available.

How much is Derek Hough worth?

He has an approximate net worth of ‎$8 Million.

Where does Derek Hough live?

Derek Hough is a resident of Salt Lake City, Utah, the U.S. We shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.

Is Derek Hough dead or alive?

He is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

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