When it comes to his stint onDancing with the Stars,James Van Der Beekhas the best partners (yes, plural!).

In an exclusive video, theDawson’s Creekstar gives viewers a glimpse of what home life is like with five kids under the age of 9.

“I am most proud of being a father to five children: Olivia, Joshua, Annabelle, Emilia and Gwendolyn,” Van Der Beek, 42, said to the camera. “That’s five, right?”

“They’re a bunch of fun-loving kids,” he added. “We dance all the time in the house. We just put some music on and all of them dance!”

James Van Der Beek with his five children.James Van Der Beek/Instagram

James Van Der Beek

Shortly after it was announced that the actor would bejoining the season 28 castofDWTS, James shared asweet video of his familyrooting him on from home while he appeared onGood Morning America.

Van Der Beek and wifeKimberlyshare five children together:Olivia, 8,Joshua, 7,Annabel, 5,Emilia, 3 andGwendolyn, 14 months.

The actor’s kids were also on his mind earlier that morning and he opened up about it on a video posted to his Instagram Stories. Speaking to the camera as he stood beside a window overlooking Times Square, he admitted that he missed his little ones.

“All I can think about is I miss my kids, which is a good thing!” he said, captioning the shot, “Been away from my kids for literally 11.5 hours.”

Season 28 ofDancing with the Starspremieres Monday at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

source: people.com