About me
Stacey Parker Austell is a dancer, teacher, and faculty member who has been part of the Showstopper family for over 30 years. Tap dancing has long been her passion and she has had opportunities to study extensively with her many mentors, including Savion Glover, Brenda Buffalino, and the late Gregory Hines. This opened doors to numerous opportunities to perform, teach, and choreograph across the US and internationally. After graduating from Duke University and receiving her law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law, Stacey opened a dance studio while continuing to practice law. Her background as an attorney and studio owner gives her a unique perspective, and she loves sharing her experiences and tips with other studio owners. Currently, she is a wife, mom of three, a practicing attorney in NC, and a freelance tap choreographer.