Footloose... and fancy free! Newly-single Julianne Hough lets loose as she gyrates with female companions at Coachella
By RACHEL LEVY
It's barely been a month since her split from Ryan Seacrest, but Julianne Hough seems to be moving on just fine.
Showing her saucy side, the 24-year-old dancer donned a midriff-baring bustier top, paired with high-waisted white lace shorts that revealed a flash of her derriere.
Without a care in the world, the Footloose actress, surrounded by her group of girlfriends, danced as if no one was watching, making the most of the second day of Coachella music festival on Saturday in Indio, California.
Dip it down low! Julianne Hough showed off her dancing moves at Coachella music festival in Indio, California on Saturday
Her short blonde locks were topped with a wide-brimmed hat to keep cool under the desert sun.
Newly single: Julianne and Ryan Seacrest recently split in March 2013
Yet, she donned lace-up ankle boots on her shoes, allowing more versatility for shaking about amid the fact that they certainly didn't help ward off the heat.
Getting into the groove, Julianne was seen dancing with her eyes closed, as she waved her band-covered wrists in the air, appearing to be snapping her fingers to the rhythm of the music.
As her brown fringed bag rested on her right arm, decorated with a printed scarf, the starlet's knees were folded in and her head tilted from side to side, seeming to synch with the beats.
Julianne was snapped with her mouth open during the live performance, possibly singing along to the music.
At one point, she squatted down to dance, showing off her strong leg muscles.
Later, she appeared to be flagging down another friend to join her, seen screaming with her arm in the air is if to draw attention to herself.
Coachella was certainly all about letting loose and bringing out her inner party animal.
'With my girls at coachella! Can't wait for the @armaniexchange #neoncarnival party tonight!' the sister of Derek Hough tweeted along with a snapshot of the group.
Getting her groove on! Julianne didn't even need her friends to have a good time, seen dancing by herself in front of her gal pals
Carefree: The 24-year-old closed her eyes and let the music guide her moves as she held her arms in the air and shook her hips
Over here! The ex-girlfriend of Ryan Seacrest appeared to be flagging down a friend, waving her arm in the air as she screamed
Later, she added: 'Ferris Wheel. Bumper Cars..and carnival games = #bestnightever @armaniexchange #neoncarnival #coachella.'
Included in that tweet was a shot from the famous neon carnival, one of the many attractions of the star-studded festival.
This year Coachella returned to its rock roots, and for the first time ever features the same line-up both weekends, ensuring fans will be able to catch all the best bands.
Hot on promoting their new album is the band Phoenix, which will take Saturday's primetime spot.
Girls time: 'With my girls at coachella! Can't wait for the @armaniexchange #neoncarnival party tonight!' Julianne tweeted
Unforgettable day: 'Ferris Wheel. Bumper Cars..and carnival games = #bestnightever @armaniexchange #neoncarnival #coachella' she added
And making their third appearance in a decade is the quintessential California rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers with a highly anticipated Sunday night show.
Other hot tickets this year Janelle Monae, indie favourites Vampire Weekend and Grizzly Bear and Jurrasic 5.
Previous years have seen acts such as Prince, Kings of Leon, Beastie Boys, Madonna, Muse, Pixies, Jay-Z and Kanye West take the headlining slots.
Coachella apparel: Julianne chose to wear a cropped bustier top, white lace shorts, a fringed handbag, wide-brimmed hat, and lace-up boots
Neon: Guests attended a performance by DJ Moby on Saturday, decorated with their best neon accessories
More performers: Fans watched a performance by the Violent Femmes on the second day, as they enjoyed the sight of the loved Coachella ferris wheel
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