Julianne Hough may be taking a breather from Dancing with the Stars… but she’s not gone for good. Hough plans to return to DWTS in 2010.

Julianne Hough is currently taking some time away from the dance floor to work on her music career, which includes touring and working on another album.

Julianne Hough tells People.com, “I am appreciative to be taking this coming season of Dancing with the Stars off to focus on my other career paths like touring in support of my album and recording my next one. I look forward to returning to DWTS in early 2010.”