Chris Piercey is a creative and community storyteller who’s called Central Oregon home for almost two decades. He’s the founder of Desert Current, a platform that celebrates the people, places, and flavors that define life in the high desert. His work revolves around building relationships, championing small businesses, and sharing authentic stories that bring people together. This fall, he’s stepping far outside his comfort zone and into the spotlight with dancing shoes on. Chris is known for his big heart, quick wit, and ability to connect with just about anyone. His passion for food, music, and storytelling is matched only by his love for the place he lives. Whether he’s exploring a new hiking trail, cooking for friends, capturing behind the scenes moments at a local restaurant, or spinning a story that makes people feel something, Chris is always creating. Outside of work, you’ll find him paddleboarding, road tripping, or chasing sunsets with his camera in hand. He believes in the power of community, the joy of a well-cooked meal, and the magic of sharing real moments with real people. Joining Dancing with the Central Oregon Stars is a new adventure for Chris, and yes, he’s fully aware that rhythm on the dance floor is not the same as rhythm in a marketing plan. But he’s showing up with heart, hustle, and just enough charm to distract from his two left feet. Bend, get ready, he’s bringing the energy (and probably a few spin moves).

Tammy has always loved to dance. If music is playing, at least one part of her body is moving. After classes in ballet and tap in childhood, her dancing consisted of moving solo to her favorite music until college when she fed her passion with a jazz and modern dance performance group. She began partner dancing about 15 years ago here in Central Oregon, where she’s lived since 2002, and hasn’t looked back. She enjoys almost all dance styles, from West Coast Swing to Nightclub Two Step, Salsa to Argentine Tango. Having taught west coast swing and salsa individually and in groups and having competed in improv competitions at West Coast Swing events, Tammy finds the process of choreographing and practicing routines with her DWTCOS partners inspiring and exciting. Her favorite things about partner dancing are creating and feeling the connection with her partner and becoming completely absorbed in the flow of the dance. Tammy is excited to be joining Sparrow Clubs for her 7th opportunity as a Pro Partner. When not dancing, Tammy can be found hiking, kayaking, camping, XC skiing and snowshoeing, reading and puzzling, and she loves to travel and experience different cultures.