Dance became extremely important to Sparks after his sister's boyfriend was murdered, as it became a way for him to escape and feel safe.

Three months after his move, he was offered a chance to substitute a hip-hop class at the Millennium Dance Complex, formerly known as Moro Landis, located in the North Hollywood Arts District.

[3] The show features a broad variety of American and international dance styles including classical, contemporary, ballroom, hip-hop, street, club, jazz, and musical theatre styles, amongst others, with many subgenres within the categories represented.

Sparks pled no contest and was charged with committing non-forcible sexual acts with an underage girl.

[6] He was sentenced to serve 135 days in a "pay-to-stay" jail and did so over the course of two years while continuing to work and travel internationally.