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Derek Hough

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Derek Hough
Derek Hough in 2009
Born (1985-05-17) May 17, 1985 (age 39)
Occupation(s)Dancer, actor, singer-songwriter, musician, choreographer, director
Years active2007-present

Derek Hough (born May 17, 1985 in Salt Lake City, Utah) is an American dancer, choreographer, musician, actor, and director.

He has been a professional dancer on Dancing with the Stars since fall 2007. He has competed with Ricki Lake, Nicole Scherzinger, Brooke Burke, Jennifer Grey, Maria Menounos and Shawn Johnson.

Biography

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Hough grew up in Sandy, Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City, Utah.

Personal life

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Hough's sister is Julianne Hough, also a dancer in Dancing with the Stars until 2009.[1]

References

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  1. "Dancing with the Stars: Julianne Will Sit Out Next Season." Archived 2008-06-30 at the Wayback Machine TV Guide. November 20, 2008. Retrieved December 27, 2012.