Kathy grew up in Anchorage, Alaska, and graduated from West High School in 1996. She moved to Central Oregon in 1999 and received her BA through U of O in 2013. She is the proud mom of a 5-year-old son, who brings joy to everyone around him. He was born prematurely and spent two months in the NICU before they could bring him home. This experience changed her life in profound ways. The love and support from the community, especially the dedicated staff at SCMC NICU and the Ronald McDonald House, made an incredible impact on her family. Now, Kathy has the opportunity to give back through Sparrow Clubs, a cause that is incredibly close to her heart. Raising money for this organization and supporting families in need is a dream come true for her. Every donation, no matter the size, helps make a difference. She’s incredibly grateful for all the support and is ready to start raising funds for this meaningful cause. And, in case it wasn’t clear—she’s a wee bit competitive!

Alex Reininger is a dancer, roller skater, and movement coach based in Bend, Oregon. With over 14 years of formal dance training—including ballet, jazz, lyrical, and hip hop—she brings both technical skill and a deep love of expression to the stage. She teaches hip hop, jazz, and ballet at The Dance Connection and leads all-ages line dance lessons at The Cross-Eyed Cricket. Alex also teaches roller skating and figure skating at The Pavilion and is the founder of Mindful Motion—a wellness practice that weaves together movement, music, mindfulness, and community. She performs with The Grand Ballet Academy and founded Roller Skaters of Central Oregon, the region’s only active roller skating club. Outside the studio and rink, you’ll find her dancing every Tuesday night at Bend Ecstatic Dance and attending Get Up and Groove—a monthly morning dance party held on the third Friday of each month. In 2020, Alex co-founded The Love for Life Foundation, a nonprofit supporting young adults with cancer and their loved ones. As the former caregiver of a partner with cancer, the mission of Sparrow Clubs hits close to home, and she’s honored to be dancing in support of such a meaningful cause. This is her first year with Dancing with the Central Oregon Stars, and she’s excited to bring heart, rhythm, and leadership to the stage as a Pro Hip Hop Coach of one of this year’s crews.