At just 29 years old, Derek Hough already holds an Emmy for Outstanding Choreography. The dancer’s accomplishments should come as no surprise as he’s has been dancing and competing nearly all his life.

Derek tells Fusion Live’s Pedro Andrade that the journey has been one full of hard work, ranging from moving to London at a young age to landing his Dancing With the Stars gig, and learning valuable lessons from his celebrity dance partners like Maria Menounous and Amy Purdy.

Derek’s book, “Taking the Lead” is in stores now.