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Derek Hough Resumes Dance Tour after Wife's Recovery from Brain Surgery

Following a challenging period marked by Hayley Erbert's emergency surgeries, Derek Hough announces the return of his Symphony of Dance Tour in April.

  • Derek Hough took a three-month hiatus from his dance tour to support his wife, Hayley Erbert, through her recovery from back-to-back brain surgeries in December 2023.
  • Hayley Erbert underwent an emergency craniectomy and a subsequent surgery to replace part of her skull after being diagnosed with a cranial hematoma.
  • Despite not returning to the stage, Erbert's influence remains integral to the Symphony of Dance Tour, with Hough emphasizing her presence in every aspect of the show.
  • Hough recently won a Creative Arts Emmy for Outstanding Choreography, dedicating the award to Erbert and highlighting her strength and resilience.
  • The couple continues to share their journey of recovery and love, engaging in dance wherever they are, symbolizing their enduring partnership.
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