Derek Hough is dancing back into Clearwater for the holidays, bringing a full cast of dancers and a stage full of holiday cheer to Ruth Eckerd Hall this season. The four-time Emmy winner and Dancing With the Stars judge is set to headline Derek Hough Dance for the Holidays, a production featuring extravagant dance numbers, songs and music from a live band, according to the Tampa Bay Times.
Per Ruth Eckerd Hall, Hough returns to the venue this holiday season with a show described as a program that brings favorite holiday tunes to life through dance, spanning everything from well-sung classics to modern pop hits. The Tampa Bay Times reports that Hough will perform the show in Clearwater on Nov. 22, featuring extravagant dance numbers, songs and music from a live band.
NappyTabs Take the Creative Reins
Behind the scenes, the tour's movement comes courtesy of Napoleon and Tabitha Dumo, the husband-and-wife duo known as NappyTabs, who co-create, direct, and supervise choreography for the tour, according to the venue's event listing. The production pairs choreography with stage production.
Ruth Eckerd Hall bills the evening as a show-stopping event for the whole family, pairing Hough's reputation as a competitive ballroom dancer with a cast of what the venue calls phenomenal dancers. Ruth Eckerd Hall is bringing the touring production to the Tampa Bay area.
A Familiar Face for Dance Fans
Hough's résumé includes his current role as a judge on Dancing With the Stars, along with his four Emmy wins, giving the Clearwater date a marquee name recognizable well beyond the ballroom-dance world. The show's framing as a family-friendly holiday outing, combined with its emphasis on both classic and contemporary music, makes it a seasonal entertainment booking for Ruth Eckerd Hall.
