As you all know, the past week has been a challenging journey for us due to a life-threatening event that suddenly came into our lives. It was a time filled with uncertainty and fear, going from living our dreams onstage, to a nightmare in an instant. But today, we are filled with hope and relief as we share with you an update.
Hayley is doing well.
Her recovery process has been nothing short of a miracle. She still has a ways to go with another surgery, hopefully in a few weeks, to insert a skull implant to replace the piece that was removed during the craniectomy. It will restore the skull to its natural shape and protect the brain from injury.
Thank you for the incredible support and medical care she has received. It’s been a profound reminder of how fragile life can be and how quickly things can change. But, it has also shown us the incredible strength and resilience that lies within us and the power of having a supportive community around us.
We cannot express enough gratitude to each of you for your unwavering support, messages, prayers and undeniable loving energy we have both felt during this time.
While this isn’t the holiday season either of us envisioned, it’s one that we’re incredibly grateful to have. We look forward to cherishing these moments with a deeper appreciation for life and the people in it.
We love you all 🙏🏼❤️
With heartfelt thanks,
Hayley and Derek
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas! 🎄
Cherishing the greatest gift of all.
The precious gift of life and the love we share.
Hold your loved ones close and treasure every moment. ♥️
With immense relief, gratitude and overwhelming joy I’d like to share that Hayley’s cranioplasty surgery has been successfully completed as planned.
My sincere appreciation goes to the exceptional medical team. Their expertise and steady hands were pivotal in this journey, ensuring a smooth and successful surgery. Especially Dr. Mai who not only performed the surgery but was also the one who saved her life 2 weeks ago.
We are profoundly touched by the outpouring of support and prayers from each of you. Your thoughts, prayers, and positive energy have been a source of strength and comfort for us during this challenging time. It’s truly heartwarming to know how much love and care surrounds us.
This surgery marks a significant milestone in my wife’s recovery journey, and your support has played a crucial role in getting us here. We are filled with hope and optimism for the future, knowing she is on the path to a full recovery, surrounded by such a loving community.
Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for standing with us.
We love you
With heartfelt thanks
and endless gratitude
Just wanted to update you guys and send you all so much love ♥️
2023
In the face of uncertainty, this year has been a canvas of reflection, painted with the colors of life’s challenges and joys.
From creative passion projects to the unforgettable celebration of love at our Jack and Jill bash.
Embarking on a national tour, a whirlwind of planning, creating, and performing for thousands.
An honored role judging ‘Dancing With The Stars’, and a highlight paying homage to the legendary Len Goodman. Choreography awards and recognitions .
The pinnacle of this year’s journey was committing our love to one another in a breathtaking fairytale wedding, followed by an enchanting honeymoon in Italy.
These experiences are treasures of gratitude, reminding us of life’s splendor and its fleeting nature.
Each day of our extraordinary journey teaches us to cherish every fleeting moment.
It’s surreal watching this back. I barely remember saying anything. Just a feeling of overwhelming emotion.
Life is a roller coaster, a wild ride where we can find ourselves soaring on cloud nine one moment, only to plunge into the depths of despair in the next.
These ups and downs are the essence of life, reminding us that nothing is guaranteed, and every moment is a gift.
It’s the faith that, no matter how tough it gets, things will indeed get better.
Wow! I am incredibly humbled and grateful for this award. Thank you to the @televisionacad for this recognition.
I want to start by recognizing the incredible talent of my fellow nominees. Your work inspires me, and it’s an honor to be considered alongside you.
A heartfelt thank you to ABC and BBC for continuing to give us a platform to dream, create and perform on.
Special thanks to my assistant @chasehaleybowden for always being a positive force in the room. To all the patient dancers who workshopped and allowed me to change things 100 times before eventually arriving on the final piece, and to the @dancingwiththestars pros who executed this piece so beautifully.
My dear friend @michaelbuble for creating such an epic song and entrusting me with it.
Thank you to the Village
Rob Mills
Phil Heyes
Conrad Green
Quinn Lipton
Justin Mabardi
Valerie Bruce
Deena Katz
Ray Chu
Jospeh McQueen
Nick Rosen
Without your belief, collaboration and support this wouldn’t have been possible.
Exactly one month ago, to the day, my world was shaken. The contrast of that moment with this one couldn’t be starker. It’s a powerful reminder of how quickly life can change.
I’m reminded to savor every moment, to cherish every day with the people we love. Being alive is the greatest prize we could ever win.
To my wife, @hayley.erbert this one’s for you. The center piece and muse of this dance. This journey, these moments, they are all the more precious because of what we’ve endured together.
Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this amazing journey.
#emmys @choreographyemmys
Wow! I am incredibly humbled and grateful for this award. Thank you to the @televisionacad for this recognition.
I want to start by recognizing the incredible talent of my fellow nominees. Your work inspires me, and it’s an honor to be considered alongside you.
A heartfelt thank you to ABC and BBC for continuing to give us a platform to dream, create and perform on.
Special thanks to my assistant @chasehaleybowden for always being a positive force in the room. To all the patient dancers who workshopped and allowed me to change things 100 times before eventually arriving on the final piece, and to the @dancingwiththestars pros who executed this piece so beautifully.
My dear friend @michaelbuble for creating such an epic song and entrusting me with it.
Thank you to the Village
Rob Mills
Phil Heyes
Conrad Green
Quinn Lipton
Justin Mabardi
Valerie Bruce
Deena Katz
Ray Chu
Jospeh McQueen
Nick Rosen
Without your belief, collaboration and support this wouldn’t have been possible.
Exactly one month ago, to the day, my world was shaken. The contrast of that moment with this one couldn’t be starker. It’s a powerful reminder of how quickly life can change.
I’m reminded to savor every moment, to cherish every day with the people we love. Being alive is the greatest prize we could ever win.
To my wife, @hayley.erbert this one’s for you. The center piece and muse of this dance. This journey, these moments, they are all the more precious because of what we’ve endured together.
Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this amazing journey.
#emmys @choreographyemmys
Wow! I am incredibly humbled and grateful for this award. Thank you to the @televisionacad for this recognition.
I want to start by recognizing the incredible talent of my fellow nominees. Your work inspires me, and it’s an honor to be considered alongside you.
A heartfelt thank you to ABC and BBC for continuing to give us a platform to dream, create and perform on.
Special thanks to my assistant @chasehaleybowden for always being a positive force in the room. To all the patient dancers who workshopped and allowed me to change things 100 times before eventually arriving on the final piece, and to the @dancingwiththestars pros who executed this piece so beautifully.
My dear friend @michaelbuble for creating such an epic song and entrusting me with it.
Thank you to the Village
Rob Mills
Phil Heyes
Conrad Green
Quinn Lipton
Justin Mabardi
Valerie Bruce
Deena Katz
Ray Chu
Jospeh McQueen
Nick Rosen
Without your belief, collaboration and support this wouldn’t have been possible.
Exactly one month ago, to the day, my world was shaken. The contrast of that moment with this one couldn’t be starker. It’s a powerful reminder of how quickly life can change.
I’m reminded to savor every moment, to cherish every day with the people we love. Being alive is the greatest prize we could ever win.
To my wife, @hayley.erbert this one’s for you. The center piece and muse of this dance. This journey, these moments, they are all the more precious because of what we’ve endured together.
Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this amazing journey.
#emmys @choreographyemmys
Congratulations to @_xochitl.gomez and @valentin the winners of @dancingwiththestars !
I can honestly say that was one of the most exciting and competitive finales ever. What an amazing night filled with hard work, determination and just pure entertainment.
Congratulations to all the Finalists! You should feel incredibly proud of what you have achieved.
You embraced the unknown with a heart full of courage, each step into the unfamiliar dancing with possibility, a symphony of hope and determination. Your journey wasn’t just about learning a new skill; it was a testament to the power of the human spirit, a vivid reminder that growth often lies just beyond the comfort zone.
This show truly is the gift that keeps on giving, inspiring and entertaining. It’s a privilege to be a part of something so unique and special.
As we close the chapter on this successful season I’m already eager and excited for what’s to come for next year !
Congratulations to @_xochitl.gomez and @valentin the winners of @dancingwiththestars !
I can honestly say that was one of the most exciting and competitive finales ever. What an amazing night filled with hard work, determination and just pure entertainment.
Congratulations to all the Finalists! You should feel incredibly proud of what you have achieved.
You embraced the unknown with a heart full of courage, each step into the unfamiliar dancing with possibility, a symphony of hope and determination. Your journey wasn’t just about learning a new skill; it was a testament to the power of the human spirit, a vivid reminder that growth often lies just beyond the comfort zone.
This show truly is the gift that keeps on giving, inspiring and entertaining. It’s a privilege to be a part of something so unique and special.
As we close the chapter on this successful season I’m already eager and excited for what’s to come for next year !
Congratulations to @_xochitl.gomez and @valentin the winners of @dancingwiththestars !
I can honestly say that was one of the most exciting and competitive finales ever. What an amazing night filled with hard work, determination and just pure entertainment.
Congratulations to all the Finalists! You should feel incredibly proud of what you have achieved.
You embraced the unknown with a heart full of courage, each step into the unfamiliar dancing with possibility, a symphony of hope and determination. Your journey wasn’t just about learning a new skill; it was a testament to the power of the human spirit, a vivid reminder that growth often lies just beyond the comfort zone.
This show truly is the gift that keeps on giving, inspiring and entertaining. It’s a privilege to be a part of something so unique and special.
As we close the chapter on this successful season I’m already eager and excited for what’s to come for next year !
Congratulations to @_xochitl.gomez and @valentin the winners of @dancingwiththestars !
I can honestly say that was one of the most exciting and competitive finales ever. What an amazing night filled with hard work, determination and just pure entertainment.
Congratulations to all the Finalists! You should feel incredibly proud of what you have achieved.
You embraced the unknown with a heart full of courage, each step into the unfamiliar dancing with possibility, a symphony of hope and determination. Your journey wasn’t just about learning a new skill; it was a testament to the power of the human spirit, a vivid reminder that growth often lies just beyond the comfort zone.
This show truly is the gift that keeps on giving, inspiring and entertaining. It’s a privilege to be a part of something so unique and special.
As we close the chapter on this successful season I’m already eager and excited for what’s to come for next year !
Congratulations to @_xochitl.gomez and @valentin the winners of @dancingwiththestars !
I can honestly say that was one of the most exciting and competitive finales ever. What an amazing night filled with hard work, determination and just pure entertainment.
Congratulations to all the Finalists! You should feel incredibly proud of what you have achieved.
You embraced the unknown with a heart full of courage, each step into the unfamiliar dancing with possibility, a symphony of hope and determination. Your journey wasn’t just about learning a new skill; it was a testament to the power of the human spirit, a vivid reminder that growth often lies just beyond the comfort zone.
This show truly is the gift that keeps on giving, inspiring and entertaining. It’s a privilege to be a part of something so unique and special.
As we close the chapter on this successful season I’m already eager and excited for what’s to come for next year !
Congratulations to @_xochitl.gomez and @valentin the winners of @dancingwiththestars !
I can honestly say that was one of the most exciting and competitive finales ever. What an amazing night filled with hard work, determination and just pure entertainment.
Congratulations to all the Finalists! You should feel incredibly proud of what you have achieved.
You embraced the unknown with a heart full of courage, each step into the unfamiliar dancing with possibility, a symphony of hope and determination. Your journey wasn’t just about learning a new skill; it was a testament to the power of the human spirit, a vivid reminder that growth often lies just beyond the comfort zone.
This show truly is the gift that keeps on giving, inspiring and entertaining. It’s a privilege to be a part of something so unique and special.
As we close the chapter on this successful season I’m already eager and excited for what’s to come for next year !
Congratulations to @_xochitl.gomez and @valentin the winners of @dancingwiththestars !
I can honestly say that was one of the most exciting and competitive finales ever. What an amazing night filled with hard work, determination and just pure entertainment.
Congratulations to all the Finalists! You should feel incredibly proud of what you have achieved.
You embraced the unknown with a heart full of courage, each step into the unfamiliar dancing with possibility, a symphony of hope and determination. Your journey wasn’t just about learning a new skill; it was a testament to the power of the human spirit, a vivid reminder that growth often lies just beyond the comfort zone.
This show truly is the gift that keeps on giving, inspiring and entertaining. It’s a privilege to be a part of something so unique and special.
As we close the chapter on this successful season I’m already eager and excited for what’s to come for next year !
Congratulations to @_xochitl.gomez and @valentin the winners of @dancingwiththestars !
I can honestly say that was one of the most exciting and competitive finales ever. What an amazing night filled with hard work, determination and just pure entertainment.
Congratulations to all the Finalists! You should feel incredibly proud of what you have achieved.
You embraced the unknown with a heart full of courage, each step into the unfamiliar dancing with possibility, a symphony of hope and determination. Your journey wasn’t just about learning a new skill; it was a testament to the power of the human spirit, a vivid reminder that growth often lies just beyond the comfort zone.
This show truly is the gift that keeps on giving, inspiring and entertaining. It’s a privilege to be a part of something so unique and special.
As we close the chapter on this successful season I’m already eager and excited for what’s to come for next year !
Congratulations to @_xochitl.gomez and @valentin the winners of @dancingwiththestars !
I can honestly say that was one of the most exciting and competitive finales ever. What an amazing night filled with hard work, determination and just pure entertainment.
Congratulations to all the Finalists! You should feel incredibly proud of what you have achieved.
You embraced the unknown with a heart full of courage, each step into the unfamiliar dancing with possibility, a symphony of hope and determination. Your journey wasn’t just about learning a new skill; it was a testament to the power of the human spirit, a vivid reminder that growth often lies just beyond the comfort zone.
This show truly is the gift that keeps on giving, inspiring and entertaining. It’s a privilege to be a part of something so unique and special.
As we close the chapter on this successful season I’m already eager and excited for what’s to come for next year !
I mean if the queen herself dressed as a stunning broach then I must be onto something with these broaches :)) @dancingwiththestars
5 days, 5 shows, 5 incredible audiences! And maybe a little kitten. Only 17 shows left! Florida and Texas, you’re up next. Get your tickets at derekhough.com 🎫
So unbelievably proud of our dear friend @jessgee and her new @thebucketlistfamily @natgeo book!
We know how hard she has worked to cultivate and put together this stunning collection of their family’s epic adventures. This family have inspired so many including us in so many ways.
Do yourself a favor and go grab this book, you won’t be disappointed 💪🏼❤️
FINALE!!! Wow, can’t believe we’re here! I can’t wait to watch and celebrate each couple tomorrow as they battle it out for the coveted Len Goodman Trophy 🏆 I hope they’ve all brought their A- Game for the final test of this wild marathon we call @dancingwiththestars .
Here we go !
