Brief description:
Emmy Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Derek Hough is the only five-time champion in the franchise history of the ABC show Dancing with the Stars. At eleven years old, Hough started dancing in his hometown of Salt Lake City and one year later moved to London to attend a performing arts school where he studied theatre, music, and dance. He has been nominated six times for an Emmy Award, has acted in film, and has performed in London's West End and on Broadway. He also has headlined at Radio City Music Hall and has teamed up with his sister, Julianne, for a live stage dance concert called Move Live On Tour.
Review Quotes:
"I'm so not surprised [Derek's] writing this book, because he's all about inspiring and connecting with people. He is the most incredible motivator." -Kellie Pickler - Kellie Pickler
"Even when I felt completely out of my comfort zone, he reminded me to not underestimate myself." - Jennie Garth
"Derek sees the beauty and the possibility in everything." - Nicole Scherzinger - Nicole Scherzinger
"Facing my fears...took everything I had, and Derek made it more than worth the Herculean effort." - Jennifer Grey - Jennifer Grey
"Derek is a sensitive being, a creative genius, and a natural storyteller." - Maria Menounos - Maria Menounos
"Derek was a great teacher for me, because he made sure that whatever I did looked good on my body and felt natural." - Amber Riley - Amber Riley
"He is a visionary." - Ricki Lake - Ricki Lake
"He has a passion and gift that's unparalleled." - Shawn Johnson - Shawn Johnson
"Derek Hough is magic. You can see it in the way he dances, the way he speaks, and the way he brings out the very best in others." - Tony Robbins - Tony Robbins