Julianne Hough
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Born: | 1988 |
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Occupation: | Professional Dancer |
Julianne Hough (born 1988) is an American professional ballroom dancer, and television celebrity.
[edit] Dance Biography
Dancer Julianne Hough allowed herself to be separated from her family at the tender age of ten in order to develop her dancing skills. She moved to London, England where she trained vigorously with a couple of dance coaches and studied at the Italia Conti Academy of Performing Arts. Her hard work and dedication paid off, as she became the youngest and only American to gain the titles of Junior Blackpool World Latin Champion and International Youth Champion. Aside from dancing, Hough was also trained in the art of singing. When she was 15 years old, she returned to her hometown in Utah, and spent the rest of her teen years with her 10 siblings. After graduating from high school, she relocated to Los Angeles in the hopes of building her singing, acting and dancing careers.
[edit] Television appearances
Julianne Hough appears in the fourth season of Dancing with the Stars, a televised ballroom dance competition. Her partner is Olympic gold medalist Apolo Anton Ohno.
Julianne also made an appearance on ABC game show Show Me the Money.