Oscar Rodriguez was born and raised in West Covina, California. In April 2025, he made the move to the Rogue Valley to join the KDRV NewsWatch 12 team as a reporter. Since arriving in Southern Oregon, Oscar has embraced the community and everything the region has to offer, building meaningful connections through the stories he tells. Outside the newsroom, he’s a dedicated sports fan and movie enthusiast who loves catching the latest films on the big screen. Oscar is also passionate about giving back and is excited to become more involved with Sparrow Clubs. He’s especially looking forward to showing off his Latino dance moves at Dancing with the Rogue Valley Stars.

Callasandra is beyond excited to step into the role of hip hop coach and share her passion for dance with the next generation of performers. Dance has been a huge part of Callasandra’s life for over 15 years, shaping not only her skills but also her confidence, work ethic, and love for movement. Throughout her years of training, Callasandra has had the opportunity to compete at multiple levels, gaining valuable competition experience that has taught her discipline, teamwork, and how to perform with both power and purpose. Hip hop is more than just choreography to her—it’s a way to express individuality, energy, and storytelling through movement. As a coach, Callasandra strives to create a positive and motivating environment where dancers feel supported, challenged, and confident being themselves. She believes that every dancer has something unique to bring to the floor, and her goal is to help each student grow both technically and artistically. Teaching is one of Callasandra’s greatest passions. She loves breaking down movement, watching dancers build confidence, and celebrating their progress—big and small. At the same time, she is always eager to keep learning, staying inspired by new styles, trends, and training opportunities within the dance world. Callasandra is excited to continue growing as both a coach and a dancer while helping her team work hard, have fun, and reach their full potential.