When Ivan appeared on the Ellen show on September 7th, 2006, he admitted that his goal is to become a dancer with Justin Timberlake's show. Ellen told him she'd talk to Justin about it.
Ivan's inspiration to begin dancing came after he watched the movie Breakin' (1984). He then went to a dance studio and began learning hip hop dancing.
(when asked what he hopes to be doing in 10 years (in 2006))Ivan: In 10 years, I want to be a well known dancer, married with children, and running my own agency.
(about being on So You Think You Can Dance)Ivan: I'm glad I'm representing Seattle. That's a town that has so much dance, and so many amazing dancers, and they never get noticed because they never get a chance to lead. And finally I'm representing that Seattle.