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Zoey Tingler is a 5th-year teacher at Newport High School, and Rachel Newby has taught at NHS for 13 years and is starting her 14th year. The two friends were standing in Rachel’s classroom when they were asked if they would be interested in Dancing with the Coastal Stars. They both thought it would be […]
We own Newport Florist and Gifts together, which is a family-run store. Our middle daughter, Savannah, works there full-time, and our other two daughters, Hannah and Fionnah, have also worked there seasonally, especially during busy times like Valentine’s Day. Ryan likes to golf and surf. I like to garden, read, go on adventures with my […]
Ben and Cristy have been married for four years and love finding ways to have fun together and try new things. While they have no formal dance training as a couple, they definitely aren’t strangers to the dance floor — their wedding reception is still talked about for just how much dancing and fun there […]
We’re Kyle and Ashley. We’ve been married for over 19 years and have called this community home since 2013. We have three kids who keep us busy running from school activities to sports and everything in between. And because apparently three kids weren’t enough, we also have four Jack Russell Terriers keeping things interesting at […]
Representing Newport, this team brings together a shared love of community, service, and trying new adventures. Shannon Wellsteed is a kindergarten teacher at Yaquina View Elementary and grew up dancing ballet and jazz before stepping into the world of country line dancing for the first time. She enjoys inspiring young learners, reading, traveling, all things […]
Seanna and Zack Dahl have known each other for 18 years, ever since they met at a family wedding. Married and living in Lincoln County for the past 14 years, this dynamic duo shares a love for adventure, community and family. Zack was born and raised in Lincoln County and now thrives as a local […]
Nina Vetter and Justin Stokes met hiking the incline in Colorado Springs 10 years ago and have been together ever since. They love to play golf, hike, and cross-country skiing. But Dancing, not so much. Nina did take some ballet as a child but Justin has never danced before. They were admittedly peer pressured […]
Meet Martha Varo and Enrique Valdivia! Representing heart, rhythm, and a love for their community. Martha and Enrique are excited to be a part of this year’s Dancing with the Coastal Stars! This dynamic duo has known each other for 17 years after meeting through mutual friends at a local fast-food restaurant. Lincoln County has […]
Kristi & Bill Cline were introduced to each other 21 years ago when Bill was Stationed with the United States Coast Guard at Station Yaquina Bay in Newport. They have been married for 19 years and have two kids; Hudson (14) and Madison (12). Kristi was raised in Lincoln County, but their family moved throughout […]
Ashley and Cameron Garner have shared life and the dance floor, since meeting in college in 2008. Married in 2010 their connection was instant, sparked by Cameron’s voice and unmistakable baby blue eyes. They have called Lincoln County home for the past nine years, raising three vibrant daughters (ages 12,10 and 8) and staying deeply […]
