'You've changed my life': Bindi Irwin races to Dancing With The 星/主役にするs practice... as she thanks dance partner and 'big brother' Derek Hough for his support

They've become の近くに since 存在 partnered together for the US Dancing With The 星/主役にするs.

And now Bindi Irwin, who raced into dance rehearsal over the 週末 after arriving late to the studio, is taking to social マスコミ to thank Derek Hough for his 現在進行中の support.

The 17-year-old Australian wrote a touching 尊敬の印 to the professional ダンサー, 説 he was 'the greatest big brother' she could ask for before telling him: 'You've changed my life'.

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Warming up: Bindi Irwin raced into her US Dancing With The Stars practice in Los Angeles over the weekend

Warming up: Bindi Irwin raced into her US Dancing With The 星/主役にするs practice in Los Angeles over the 週末

'Thank you so so much for all of your support,' the teen?conservationist?began と一緒に a photo of the pair?embracing while still dressed in their 行う/開催する/段階 衣装s.

'No 事柄 what happens @derekhough manages to make every day in the studio fun,' she continued.

'Even when I'm 最高の tired he gives me strength and encourages me to keep trying my best and always believe.?I 約束 to keep trying my hardest to truly help show the world what incredible dances you create.?

'Thank you for 奮起させるing me each day,' she finished in the message.

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'You've changed my life': The 17-year-old Australian wrote a touchi
ng tribute to her dance partner Derek Hough alongside a snap of them embracing

'You've changed my life': The 17-year-old Australian wrote a touching 尊敬の印 to her dance partner Derek Hough と一緒に a snap of them embracing

Grateful: The teen conservationist called Derek 'the greatest big brother' she could ask for, telling him:?'Thank you for inspiring me each day'

感謝する: The teen conservationist called Derek 'the greatest big brother' she could ask for, telling him:?'Thank you for 奮起させるing me each day'

Ready to workout: For the reality star's rehearsal, she was dressed in a?loose black T-shirt, black leggings, and khaki-coloured Converse shoes
Ready to workout: For the reality star's rehearsal, she was dressed in a?loose black T-shirt, black leggings, and khaki-coloured Converse shoes

Ready to workout: For the reality 星/主役にする's rehearsal, she was dressed in a?loose 黒人/ボイコット T-shirt, 黒人/ボイコット leggings, and khaki-coloured Converse shoes

Over the 週末, Bindi arrived at a Los Angeles studio for her dance practice with her mother Terri and brother Robert.

The reality 星/主役にする looked ready for a workout, dressed in a loose 黒人/ボイコット T-shirt, 黒人/ボイコット leggings, and khaki-coloured Converse shoes.

Her long brown hair flew behind her as she dashed from her family's car into the studio.?

On Monday night, Bindi and Derek will 成し遂げる with fellow contestant Alex Penavega and her dance partner 示す Ballas?in Dancing Duets.

Taking it all in her stride: Terri Iwin, who has relocated to the US while her daughter competes in the show, took her time getting out of the car as Bindi rushed inside

Taking it all in her stride: Terri Iwin, who has relocated to the US while her daughter competes in the show, took her time getting out of the car as Bindi 急ぐd inside

Supportive family: Bindi's 11-year-old brother Robert also attended his sister's rehearsal

Supportive family: Bindi's 11-year-old brother Robert also …に出席するd his sister's rehear sal

'Childhood memories': On Saturday, Bindi shared a flashback snap of herself as a toddler?lying on a forest floor next to a wombat with her parents Terri and Steve Irwin

'Childhood memories': On Saturday, Bindi 株d a flashback snap of herself as a toddler?lying on a forest 床に打ち倒す next to a wombat with her parents Terri and Steve Irwin

Also on the 週末, Bindi, who is dating American wakeboarder Chandler Powell, also 株d another emotional snap and …を伴ってing caption ?of her father to Instagram.

In the photo, a toddler-老年の Bindi is lying on a forest ground next to a wombat, with her parents - Terri and Steve Irwin - behind her.

'How blessed I am that these are my childhood memories,' she captioned the image.

Bindi's father passed away in 2006 after tragically 存在 attacked by a sting ray while filming an underwater 文書の film.

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