Derek Hough Biography | Wiki
Derek Hough born ( Derek Bruce Hough ) is an American professional Latin and ballroom dancer, choreographer, actor and singer. In 2012, Derek won the WDSF World Latin Championship the Blackpool U-21 Latin title with Aneta Piotrowska in 2003.
In addition, he also won the LA Outstanding Dancer of the Year and New York Dance Alliance Outstanding Dance awards. He was nominated for Dancing with the Stars, was part of that number, along with the other nominees. Hough has also appeared as an actor on stage, appearing at the West End premiere of Footloose: The Musical at the Novello Theatre and as well as the 2015 New York Spring Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
According to reports, he won his second Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography, alongside Julianne Hough and Tessandra Chavez. This was both Julianne Hough’s and Chavez’s first Emmy win for outstanding choreography.
He has worked alongside world champion ice dancers Meryl Davis and Charlie White on a number for their upcoming 2014 Sochi winter Olympics short dance program that had to contain quickstep and foxtrot rhythms.
Derek Hough Age
How old is Derek Hough? Derek Hough was born on 17 May 1985 in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. He celebrates his birthday on 17th May every year and he is 38 years old as of 2023. His zodiac sign is Taurus.
Derek Hough Height
How tall is Derek Hough? Derek is a man of average stature, he stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches ( 1.78 m ) and he weighs around 71 Kg or 156.5 Pounds.
Derek Hough Family | Parents
When discussing his family background, Derek was born to parents Marianne Huff ( mother ) and Bruce Hough ( father ) on 17th May 1985 in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. According to reports, Derek’s dad Bruce, was twice chairman of the Utah Republican Party and ran for Utah’s 2nd congressional district in 2023 while his mom was a house wife. Derek is not the only child in the family, he is the fourth of five children.
Hough has four sisters named, Sharee, Marabeth, Katherine, and Julianne. His parents met while competing on a ballroom dance team in college in Idaho, and all of his grandparents were dancers. The musicians Riker, Rydel, Rocky, Ryland Lynch, and Ross Lynch from R5 are his second cousins; their mother grandmothers are sisters.
At the age of 12 years, Derek was sent to London to live and study with dance coaches Corky and Shirley Ballas following his parents divorce. A few months later, Hough’s sister Julianne joined him to London. Hough spent ten years in London, although her original plan was to stay for three months (Julianne returned after five years).
Along with their own son, Mark Ballas, the Ballases assisted in teaching the two Hough children at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts. They were trained in acting, singing, dance, gymnastics, and a variety of dance styles, such as tap, ballet, and jazz.
Derek Hough Siblings
Derek is not the only kid in the family, he has four sisters named, Sharee, Marabeth, Katherine, and Julianne.
Derek Hough Education
Derek attended Italia Conti Academy of Performing Arts, a very prestigious performing arts school based in the UK. During his time there, he began the cycle of competing in dance competitions. According to reports, the Academy is Britain’s oldest and most renowned theater arts training academy.
Derek Hough Wife | Wedding
Talking about his love life, Derek is happily wedded to his beautiful wife Hayley Erbert, an American dancer and actress. The two love birds first met during the former’s tour where they both took part in the 21st season of Dancing with the Stars.
Derek disclosed that he and Hayley were staying together during the pandemic, which helped them to be more close to each other in September 2020. Subsequently, in June 2022, Derek announced their engagement on Instagram, marking a significant turning point in their relationship. They were both spotted together at the Emmy Awards and the Oscars afterparty.
Derek Hough Wedding
On 26 August, they two love birds tied there knots in a private wedding attended by closed relatives and friends. Simply Troy Lifestyle + Events handled every aspect of the wedding planning, and Amy and Stuart Photography handled the wedding photography. Simply Troy Lifestyle + Events handled every aspect of the wedding planning, and Amy and Stuart Photography handled the wedding photography.
Derek Hough Children
Despite their age difference, Derek and Hayley disclosed that they are not in a rush to have kids.
Derek Hough’s Wife Hayley Erbert in Hospital
When asked about his wife’s condition, this is what Derek had to say:
“At the end of last night’s tour performance in Washington, D.C., my wife Hayley became disoriented and was taken to the hospital,” he wrote. “She was diagnosed with a cranial hematoma from a burst blood vessel and required an emergency craniectomy. She is in stable condition.”
Derek Hough Tour Cancelled
The two love birds embarked on a multi-city tour in November 2023. The married couple had more than a dozen shows left to finish out the year, but were forced to postpone after Erbert fell ill.
“We regret to inform you that Derek Hough: Symphony of Dance will be postponed,”. “Please keep your tickets to Derek Hough: Symphony of Dance, as they will be honored for the new date once scheduled,” the bulletin continues.
“We post updated information as we have a date for the rescheduled performances. Thank you for supporting the Derek Hough: Symphony of Dance tour, and we look forward to welcoming you at the rescheduled performance,”
Derek Hough Brooke Burke
Brooke Burke and Derek Hough compete in the season finale of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ in 2008. In addition, Brooke admitted that she had “chemistry” with Hough while competing on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ in 2008 but she was in a “faithful” relationship with David Charvet at the time.
Derek Hough Net Worth
How rich is Derek Hough? Derek is estimated to be $8 million. Thanks to his successful career as a ballroom dancer, choreographer, actor and singer.
