Derek Hough’s Ridiculous Dance Moves Aim To Induce Hayley Erbert’s Labor

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Derek Hough is attempting to dance his first offspring into existence. The ‘Dancing with the Stars’ judge shared a video of him doing a deliberately absurd, flailing dance in front of his exceptionally pregnant spouse, pro dancer Hayley Erbert, suggesting that maybe his ridiculous moves would persuade the baby to come out. The cheerful post has generated a lot of chatter among the audience who believe that Erbert’s delivery is just a few days, if not hours, away.

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The clip reveals the real and natural Hough. He is in a dance studio, absurdly serious while acting goofy, full of vigor, and everywhere with his arms and body. Conversely, Hayley Erbert is in the front, serene, with one hand on her large pregnant belly, viewing her husband with a friendly, understanding grin. It is a moment of anticipation before childbirth that has turned into a hilarious viral moment. Hough posted, ‘The secret to labor induction is apparently to dance in such a way that even the baby wants to come out just to avoid the disgrace.’

But for the thousands of followers who are excitedly waiting, the real story was not just the dance. It was Hayley. The comments section quickly became a collective diagnostic panel, with hundreds of users concentrating on one particular detail. ‘That baby has dropped! She is ready!’ was one comment, and it was echoed many times. ‘She has really dropped,’ was the second comment, followed by a number of replies in which the respondents voiced their agreement. ‘Oooh, I see that now,’ one user acknowledged, while another shared, ‘I saw it too! I can hardly wait to see this baby dance his way out!’

This unofficial ‘baby watch’ became the dominant topic. The spectators were swapping their theories and personal anecdotes about the natural induction methods and converted the post into a community advice forum. One food suggestion was especially popular. ‘Go to Caioti Pizza Cafe in Studio City and eat the Maternity Salad!’ was the instruction from the user who declared that he had personally achieved success. ‘My water broke an hour after I had the salad. It really works,’ a person replied as he confirmed it. Others suggested more, um, intimate measures. ‘Well … I have heard … the easiest way out is the same way the baby found a way in,’ one person joked, and there were comments, ‘True’ and ‘It worked like a charm for me’ from people supporting it.

Among the pieces of advice given, the general atmosphere was one of support and excitement. ‘You two will be the most amazing parents ever!! It’s obvious that you are full of love for your baby already!!’ a person commended. Another individual rephrased it straightforwardly, ‘The best is yet to come,’ an utterance that goes beyond the laughter to touch the true happiness of the moment. Even Hough’s sister, Julianne Hough, who is also a dancer, recounted a personal experience in the comments of the post. ‘I was walking for hours trying to make you come into the world… But I was so tired at 4 am when you suddenly chose to appear,’ she shared, ‘I’m soooo happy for you two!!!’

The post depicts a modern-day celebrity pregnancy tradition: being with a public during the last, waiting days. It is not merely a proclamation; it is the combined tension, the physical signs being interpreted by the audience, the mingling of the private milestone with the shared experience. Derek Hough, the one executing the dance with precision, now gets to enjoy the messy and joyous side of it—unlike the refining of a polished revelation but rather for an authentic, slightly silly slice of life. The dance may not “induce labor” in the medical sense, but it has certainly brought with it a small army of well-wishers, all of whom are now impatiently waiting for the next update. Hough and Erbert, you are already rocking the last act of parenthood, and the main event is about to be unleashed at any minute!

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Derek Hough has previously opened up about personal challenges. In a recent ‘Dancing with the Stars’ moment, he showcased his incredible talent. His career achievements include a prestigious innovator award presented by Bindi Irwin. In a tender musical moment, he played for his unborn child. Fans also enjoyed an uncanny lookalike video he posted.