SHANE SPARKS COMES BACK FOR SEASON THREE OF HIT TV SHOW SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE

Los Angeles, CA (May 11, 2007)— Utilizing his ground-breaking dance moves, endearing personality and imaginative presentation, Shane Sparks, an award-winning choreographer, is rapidly progressing his career in the entertainment industry. Sparks formally announced today that hit reality TV show, So You Think You Can Dance, has resigned him for a third season to star as a choreographer and judge in their new season which premieres with auditions from New York-- Thursday, May 24, 2007 on FOX.

Shane Sparks says he intends to keep America guessing as he breaks out some dance moves no one has ever seen before. Sparks shares, "I am very excited about the new season of So You Think You Can Dance. I am planning to creatively embrace the essence of hip hop while highlighting each dancer’s specific talent. Think of last year as me just warming up—I am bringing something really remarkable to the table this year."

In order to keep the choreography dynamic and engaging, Sparks plans to integrate various ideas he has had in mind since the end of last season. He adds, “While playing off a hip hop vibe with something really hot and sexy, I plan to have my choreography flaunt every talent the dancers possess. I want the show’s viewers wanting more and more every week.”

Shane Sparks will definitely be very busy this summer. Not only will he be caught up with all the So You Think You Can Dance hype, but he will also be producing and choreographing a feature film entitled, “Backdown” with Chris Stokes. The film is set to shoot this summer.

About Shane Sparks:

Shane Sparks is a renowned award-winning choreographer and on screen talent. He is largely recognized due to Fox's national hit TV show, So You Think You Can Dance-- a reality show where he sits on the panel of three judges and choreographs for the show. Sparks’ past projects include choreographing for A-list musical artists such as: Ak’sent, Lindsay Lohan, Marques Houston, Omarion, among many others. He received the industry’s prestigious “Best Choreography in a Feature Film” award for "You Got Served" at the 2004 American Choreography Awards as well as a 2005 BET Award for co-choreographing with Omarion. In June 2007, he will be honored by Dance Camera West’s Choreography Media Honors for his on-camera choreography titled, “Tranjie” performed on So You Think You Can Dance in 2006.

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Official site: http://www.theofficialshanesparks.com
Sparks’ choreography reel: http://www.cleartalentgroup.com/LA_Choreography.htm

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