Shane Sparks | Official Site

/Via – www.aol.com – by Jodi Piepkorn

Emmy award nominated choreographer Shane Sparks is one of the most talented and sought after choreographers working in the entertainment industry today. 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 now going on its fourth season.

Shane was best known as a judge for and now can still be seen choreographing the contestants on the hit FOX TV show “So You Think You Can Dance” where he was nominated for an Emmy award for Best Choreography in 2008. This fall, Shane will be co-choreographing the musical “DREAMGIRLS” bringing his flavor to the stage and to theatergoers around the world.

Who are some of your favorite designers?
I love Levis, Laguna Beach Jean Co., Mondo, Christian Audigier, Nike, especially Uptowns, aka Air Force Ones. Also, Billionaire Mafia and I’m a big fan of Armani briefs!

Tell us the last 3 songs you downloaded.
Jeremiah’s new CD, Pleasure P’s new album (Introduction to Marcus Cooper) and “Death of Autotune,” by Jay Z.

Who do you look to for inspiration?
God, and everything around me. Movies are my favorite sources of inspiration.

Which crew from ABDC has the best style? What makes it the best?
I’ll have to say We are Heroes and Rhythm City. These two crews have their own identity and they’re multi talented, not just stuck on one genre of dance. Plus, they dance from the heart.

You have a natural flair for street style and I see you indulge in an array of hats… ever think about introducing hats to the S Style collection? If so, when and where can we buy it? Oh, and will we ever see you without your signature lid?
You’ll be seeing gear very soon!!! I just finished my dance DVD called “Shane’s Dance Stylez,” and you’ll see some of my gear there. You’ll also be able to purchase it soon. If you go to my new website shanesparks.com. I’m not wearing a hat in any if my pictures, and my site will be launching soon!!

Blackberry or iPhone?
Iphone!