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| − | [[image:Derek-hough-mormon.jpg|thumb|right|250px|alt=Derek Hough mormon]]'''Derek Hough''' was born on May 15, 1985, in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is the only son of five children. Derek is a member of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], sometimes casually called the [[Mormon Church]]. He is the older brother of | + | [[image:Derek-hough-mormon.jpg|thumb|right|250px|alt=Derek Hough mormon]]'''Derek Hough''' was born on May 15, 1985, in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is the only son of five children. Derek is a member of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], sometimes casually called the [[Mormon Church]]. He is the older brother of Julianne Hough. |
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| + | Derek is a professional dancer, choreographer, and singer. He is a former world champion in Latin-American ballroom dance and was featured on season five and six of ''Dancing with the Stars''. He’s been nominated twelve times for Outstanding Choreography for Variety or Reality Programming for routines he has created for “Dancing with the Stars,” winning in 2013, 2015, and 2021. The 2023 Emmy Awards is scheduled to air on Monday, September 18. | ||
With his sister, Julianne, Derek was trained in London at the Italia Conti Academy of Theater Arts. He played the role of Ren McCormack in the United Kingdom and West End tours of ''Footloose:The Musical''. He also played the lead in ''Jesus Christ Superstar'' at the Millfield Theater, and he danced in the company of ''Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang'' at the London Palladium. He was a panelist on BBC's ''DanceX'', has hosted ''Real Lives'', appeared in a Harry Potter movie, and in various music videos. | With his sister, Julianne, Derek was trained in London at the Italia Conti Academy of Theater Arts. He played the role of Ren McCormack in the United Kingdom and West End tours of ''Footloose:The Musical''. He also played the lead in ''Jesus Christ Superstar'' at the Millfield Theater, and he danced in the company of ''Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang'' at the London Palladium. He was a panelist on BBC's ''DanceX'', has hosted ''Real Lives'', appeared in a Harry Potter movie, and in various music videos. | ||
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==Internal Links== | ==Internal Links== | ||
| − | *[[Word of Wisdom]] — Read about the health code | + | *[[Word of Wisdom]] — Read about the health code Latter-day Saints follow. |
| − | *[[Families]] — Why | + | *[[Families]] — Why Latter-day Saints are so family oriented. |
| − | *[[Jesus Christ]] — Are | + | *[[Jesus Christ]] — Are Latter-day Saints Christian? |
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
Revision as of 16:35, 12 July 2023
Derek Hough was born on May 15, 1985, in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is the only son of five children. Derek is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, sometimes casually called the Mormon Church. He is the older brother of Julianne Hough.
Derek is a professional dancer, choreographer, and singer. He is a former world champion in Latin-American ballroom dance and was featured on season five and six of Dancing with the Stars. He’s been nominated twelve times for Outstanding Choreography for Variety or Reality Programming for routines he has created for “Dancing with the Stars,” winning in 2013, 2015, and 2021. The 2023 Emmy Awards is scheduled to air on Monday, September 18.
With his sister, Julianne, Derek was trained in London at the Italia Conti Academy of Theater Arts. He played the role of Ren McCormack in the United Kingdom and West End tours of Footloose:The Musical. He also played the lead in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Millfield Theater, and he danced in the company of Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang at the London Palladium. He was a panelist on BBC's DanceX, has hosted Real Lives, appeared in a Harry Potter movie, and in various music videos.
Derek is in a rock band called Almost Amy with Mark Ballas. Derek and Julianne Hough lived with the Ballas family in London while they attended school. Mark Ballas also participated in Dancing with the Stars (season five).
Internal Links
- Word of Wisdom — Read about the health code Latter-day Saints follow.
- Families — Why Latter-day Saints are so family oriented.
- Jesus Christ — Are Latter-day Saints Christian?
