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Derek Hough on "Dancing with the Stars 6"
Derek Hough on "Dancing with the Stars 6" - © ABC
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Derek Hough is one of the professional dancers featured on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars." On Season 7, Derek Hough is partnered with Brooke Burke.

In Season 6, Derek Hough and partner Shannon Elizabeth finished sixth, while in his debut in Season 5, Derek and partner Jennie Garth reached fifth place. Derek Hough is the older brother of fellow professional dancer and show participant, Julianne Hough.

Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, Derek Hough has been dancing since he was 11 years old. Derek Hough moved to London at the young age of 12 with his sister, Julianne, to live and train with his dance coaches, Shirley and Corky Ballas. While living in their house, he became best friends with their son, Mark Ballas, with whom he also started a band.

In addition to a successful dance career, Derek Hough also performed on London's West End and played the lead in Footloose. He tried to juggle dancing and theater, but found it to be too difficult. Derek Hough recently took a break from competing to focus on acting and singing.

Derek Hough is young, charismatic, and loves to entertain. Derek Hough was one of the dancers on the first "Dancing With the Stars" Tour and is currently a choreographer on the BBC (UK) hit show, "Dance X." Derek Hough is looking forward to bringing all of his creative visions to the "Dancing with the Stars" ballroom.

ACHIEVEMENTS:

* World Under 21 Latin American Champion
* Two-time Open British Champion (Blackpool)
* Two-time International 'Open to the World Champion'
* Two-time US Open Champion






DEREK HOUGH: FACTS

How old is Derek Hough? Where was Derek Hough born? Find out here.

Age: 24 years old
Birthday: May 17, 1985
Birthplace: Salt Lake City, UT




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