About
Shane Sparks is a dance icon and revolutionary choreographer recognized across the globe for his talent, determination, passion and contribution to the world of dance. Shane’s star continues to rise as he presents his signature style of dance to the world through many creative and interactive mediums. In fact, as one of the most talented and sought after choreographers working in the entertainment industry today, Shane Sparks is internationally known for his groundbreaking choreography which has made him a favorite choreographer to chart topping recording artists such as *NSYNC, Lindsay Lohan, Omarion, and Marques Houston.
Known for his passion towards dance, Shane puts his heart into every dance step and that has translated into some of the most memorable dance performances of the last decade earning Shane a worldwide following of devoted fans and a spot on two of the most popular dance shows on television. Currently, Shane continues to star as a judge on the hit MTV series “Randy Jackson Presents: America’s Best Dance Crew,” executive produced by the “American Idol” judge which is starting its fourth season. Each week Shane offers the dance crews his encouragement, constructive criticism and wealth of experience as viewers get to vote for their favorite dance crew. Shane is also seen choreographing the contestants for the 5th season in a row on the hit FOX TV show “So You Think You Can Dance” where viewers tune in to see his signature moves and America votes for their favorite dancer.
Shane’s choreography can also be seen in the box office smash “You Got Served” which earned him the “2005 BET Award” for co-choreographing with Omarion and the 2004 American Choreography Award for “Best Choreography in a Feature Film.” In addition to choreographing videos, live performances and special events for some of today’s most successful artists, he also helped to judge the 2004 World Hip Hop Championship and has choreographed promos for ESPN, Nationwide Urban Jams Dance Convention and “The Steve Harvey Big Time Show.” During the summer of 2007, Shane was involved with Secret Deodorant’s national “Because You’re Hot” campaign with Jennifer Lopez searching for the hottest young female dance who got to star in a new J-Lo music video.
Due to Shane’s impressive body of work, he has been part of an all-star line up of the country’s leading choreographers in a seven-city national tour called “The Pulse.” The two-day jazz and hip hop dance workshop hosted by Broadway Dance Center NY featured a line-up of the dance world’s most esteemed choreographers including: Brian Friedman, Mia Michaels, Cris Judd, Laurie Ann Gibson, Wade Robson and of course, Shane.
Shane is also in the process of developing and producing a choreography-based reality TV show, his own dancewear, athletic wear and sneaker brands and a hot new video game. This summer Shane is set to choreograph the new Disney film “The Jump Off,” and in the fall Shane will be choreographing the Broadway musical “Dreamgirls” bringing his flavor to the stage and to theatergoers around the world.hich is scheduled to begin shooting in July 2007.
