Hot Copy: Choreographer Shane Sparks Charged With Child Molestation

MTV's 'America's Best Dance Crew' judge Shane Sparks has been arrested and charged with nine counts of child molestation.

The 35-year-old choreographer -- who also works on the hit TV show 'So You Think You Can Dance' -- was taken into custody Dec.18 on a felony warrant.

According to TMZ, the alleged lewd acts were with a girl at least ten years younger than Sparks. The incidents were said to have began occurring in 1994.

The acts include oral copulation and other acts "with the intent of arousing, appealing to and gratifying the lust, passions and sexual desires of the defendant."

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Sparks is being held on $590,000 bail.

A spokesperson for Sparks could not be reached for comment by deadline today.

'America's Best Dance Crew' wrapped up its fourth season earlier this year and Sparks just choreographed the new stage production of 'Dreamgirls,' which recently embarked on a national tour.

It was previously reported that, earlier this year, Alex Da Silva from 'So You Think You Can Dance' had trouble with the law and was charged with rape.

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