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Derek Hough Talks DWTS, Footloose, Mark Ballas and More with Katie Krause!

Derek Hough, who will be dancing in the finals of Dancing With The Stars next Monday with his partner, Jennifer Grey, is one of the most talented choreographers in the world.  Fans all over America have fallen in love with Derek's charismatic personality, talent & charm. 

Hollywire's Katie Krause caught up with the 25-year-old dancer at The Grove in Los Angeles for an exclusive interview.  The duo chatted about his upbringing, music career, Dancing With The Stars and tons more! 

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Hough, who has garnered three Creative Arts Primetime Emmy nominations for his choreography work, also chatted about his experience portraying Ren in Footloose in 2006.  He revealed that he and sister Julianne joked about keeping the Footloose tradition 'in the family,' as she will portray the starring role of Ariel Moore in the upcoming film-remake.

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Don't forget to vote for Derek & Jennifer to take home the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy on Monday, November 22nd! 

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  • Alyssa  said:
    1 year ago (November 18, 2010 - 5:41pm) 0 Votes

    LOVE Derek Hough! What an amazing dancer and choreographer.

  • Penny  said:
    1 year ago (November 29, 2010 - 1:36pm) 0 Votes

    cute cute cute! so glad he won!

  • lincc414  said:
    1 year ago (December 5, 2010 - 4:37pm) 0 Votes

    come [ http://0845.com/4pC ]

    you will need!!!!!!

    it's very good!

  • Anonymous  said:
    1 year ago (December 11, 2010 - 11:06am) 0 Votes
  • Anonymous  said:
    1 year ago (April 26, 2011 - 8:15pm) 0 Votes

    Derek is good but I love Mark Ballas more!

  • Anonymous  said:
    48 weeks ago (June 21, 2011 - 6:34pm) 0 Votes

    You have shed a ray of sunshine into the forum. Thnaks!

  • ndrewoods  said:
    15 weeks ago (February 6, 2012 - 7:32pm) 0 Votes

    Hough definitely is a great dancer. Anyone who will take dance classes with him will surely shine as a dancer like him too. But is the rumors true that he would be leaving the DWTS? It's such a great loss for the show if that happens.

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