Stacey Nolan is a Chattanooga native who holds a BS in Public Relations, with a double minor in Spanish and Vocal Music from MTSU. She is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Secondary Education from UTC.

Stacey started our as a gymnast when she was eight and began to pursue her vocal training at age thirteen. She has been studying Middle Eastern Dance at Zanzibar Studio, under the direction of Andrea Perkins, since 2004. She has also worked with other teachers of Middle Eastern and world dance, including Jill Parker(Ultra Gypsy), Heather Stanz (Urban Tribal), Mira Betz, Elizabeth Strong, Noella Garcia Carmon, and Nichole Hanna (Gypsyville).

Stacey joined Dandasha Dance Company in the summer of 2006 and has taught Intro to Bellydance at Zanzibar since 2005. In what little spare time she still has, she enjoys singing and caring for her 4 furry children (1 dog, 2 cats and a chinchilla.) By day, Stacey is a Spanish teacher at 21st Century Academy in Chattanooga.

"Bellydance is a life-changing experience. I am so grateful to Andrea for sharing this incredible artform with me, and with so many other priveleged women in Chattanooga. In turn, I am honored to be able to share this empowering dance with others as a dance teacher."