‘Dancing with the Stars’: Derek Hough talks about performing, being part of 2013 Emmys
In the midst of all of the hubbub for the 2013 Primetime Emmy Awards, this is something that we know has been left out of the conversations that many are having: The opportunity to see many of the best choreographers in the country coming together in an effort to perform during the show. For the first time, the Outstanding Choreography trophy is getting presented on the main show, which is great when you consider the talent that this will bring to the proceedings.
For Derek Hough, this is quite the honor since he has a pair of “Dancing with the Stars” routines nominated this year. So what is the rehearsal process like for him? Speaking about that very thing to TV Guide, he had the following to say:
“It’s been kind of crazy this week because I’m also in rehearsals for the Emmys. If you haven’t heard, the Outstanding Choreography award is being presented on the main show for the first time ever and all the nominees are putting together a big number for the show with Neil Patrick Harris. It’s such an amazing honor to be part of this and to be able to perform and choreograph on the TV industry’s biggest night. It’s all looking awesome. It’s just one big number. Some of the nominees will be making an appearance and some won’t be. I want to tell you all about it, but I can’t! It’s funny — the producers told us to tweet pictures and videos this week to get people excited, so we started doing that and then they’re like, ‘OK, stop. We don’t want to give everything away.’ But it’s really cool. It’s a nod to a lot of the shows that are nominated. It’s really diverse and just the costumes alone will blow your mind.”
This is going to make for a very busy week for Derek. Not only does he have to prepare for this show, but he still has “Dancing with the Stars” to worry about here. He and his partner Amber Riley fared very well in the first week on the show, but they still do have their work cut out for them if they want to match the 27 that they pulled in the first week.
As you may remember, we predicted Amber to win the season with Derek. Therefore, no pressure. No pressure at all.
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