John Jefferies
John Jefferies is 38 years old and was born and raised in Loveland Ohio. He is single with no kids. John is a lieutenant with the Cincinnati Police Department.
His dance partner is Bree Reynolds-Peugh
Bree Peugh is a professional dance instructor, choreographer, and co-owner of The Ritz Ballroom Dance Studio, which she proudly owns alongside her mom, Karen. The family-owned Northern Kentucky studio has been sharing the joy of dance with the community since 1996.
Bree has been dancing and competing since she was just 4 years old, and dance has been a huge part of her life ever since. While she teaches a variety of styles, her biggest loves are west coast swing, country, and line dancing.
Today, Bree brings that love of dance to communities throughout Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, teaching everything from ballroom and country swing to line dancing and wedding choreography. You can find her teaching at venues including Rhinegeist Brewery, Shiners on the Levee, MadTree Brewing, Cincinnati Pride, and more.
In 2025, Bree was named the winner of the Fresh Boots Instructor Search at Nashville Dance Festival, where she has continued to share her love of country dance with dancers from across the country.
When she's not on the dance floor, Bree's favorite role is being a mom to her 2-year-old daughter.
Bree loves watching people gain confidence, make connections, and discover how much fun dancing can be. She is thrilled to step onto the floor to give back and support an incredible cause in her community!