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Hayley Erbert Returns to Dance After Brain Surgery

Updated 2026-06-08 21:15 UTC 1 source Positive

Pro dancer Hayley Erbert has made a remarkable recovery after undergoing an emergency craniectomy in December 2023. She returned to the stage with her husband, Derek Hough, for the Tribeca Film Festival documentary 'The Symphony of Dance.' Her return is seen as a testament to the healing power of dance.

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‘The Symphony Of Dance’ Team On Chronicling Hayley Erbert’s Return To The Stage With Husband Derek Hough After Brain Surgery For Tribeca Doc

They say that dance can be healing. But, when pro dancer Hayley Erbert underwent an emergency craniectomy to treat a life-threatening brain bleed in December 2023, the last thing anyone expected was for her to return to the stage four months later. And yet, that’s exactly what she did. “

2026-06-08 21:05 UTC