Derek Hough Says He Started Out Dancing 'Against His Will'!

Derek Hough stays hydrated while gearing up for a day of practice at the studio on Saturday (September 24) in Los Angeles.

The 31-year-old Dancing With The Stars pro, who was joined by his dance partner Marilu Henner, was also spotted getting in some practice the day before.

Derek recently opened up about his early days of dancing, saying he was “pretty much dragged to dance lessons” at first.

“I actually got into dancing against my will,” he told People, discussing how he is the only boy among four sisters.

Derek added that he is grateful for the extra push now, though.

“When you put music on and you start dancing, you start moving, you sort of lose yourself,” he shared. “But by losing yourself, you find yourself. There’s something about moving, especially moving to music, that I can challenge anybody not to feel something.”

20+ pictures inside of Derek Hough and Marilu Henner heading to dance practice…