Art imitates life in the case ofHallmark star Will Kemp.

Kemp started ballet classes when he was nine years old.

When he was older, he took classes at the Royal Ballet School in London.

Will Kemp on the red carpet

In an interview with theGolden Globes, Kemp said, “…

He and his co-star Chabert had 10 days to learn the choreography for “The Christmas Waltz.”

Kemp also co-created “The Dancing Detective.”

Will Kemp and Lacey Chabert dancing

“[Screenwriter Aubrey Day] tailored this role for me.”

Kemp and Chabert worked with the same choreographer from “The Christmas Waltz” on this film.

They had to learn new styles of dance the tango and the foxtrot for “The Dancing Detective.”

Screenshot of Will Kemp and Lacey Chabert dancing