# @derekhough on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DXuPD02jz2W
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/64967075-derekhough-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/91584d8976.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-04-29T16:39:46.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Derek Hough (@derekhough) — https://gondola.cc/derekhough

## Caption

Who would’ve thought…
that the kid who got picked on for dancing would grow up to live it on stages around the world.

If I could go back, I’d tell him, keep going.
One day you’ll share your passion with millions.
One day the very thing that made you feel different… will become your greatest gift.

I still carry that kid with me.
Grateful for every step, every struggle, every moment.

Dance has given me more than I could ever put into words
and I’ll keep dancing for as long as I can. 🤍

#internationaldanceday

## Stats

- **Views:** 281,616
- **Likes:** 40,776
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- **Comments:** 377

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