Faculty & Staff

Nora Abille is an Alameda native and has raised 3 children of her own—a daughter, Layla (28), and two sons, Skyler (25), and Hudson (21) here in Alameda as well. She started dancing at the age of 3 and was a competitive gymnast for 6 years. 

 

Nora has been teaching dance in Alameda since 1989, which includes training, directing and choreographing for many age groups. She regularly prepares her Power Acro team for regional and national competition. “Teacher Nora” is ECE certified and taught pre-school for over 20 years. She enjoys working with young children and thoroughly enjoys the vibrant energy she gets back in return.

 

Under the direction of Pamm Drake since the age of 12, some of her past performances with Pamm include International Friendship Tour Hong Kong/Macau, World Expo Spain, EuroDisneyland Paris, Carnival Cruise Lines (Cozumel, Grand Cayman, and Jamaica), Norwegian Cruise Lines (Bermuda), Disneyland, Disney World, the role of “Sister Bernstein Bear” at Great America, opening day for the SF Giants, and a Coca-Cola Commercial. Nora dances with The Tap Dancing Christmas Trees and appeared on The Today Show in 2023. She has also performed in The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 5 times.

 

Some of Nora’s interests include supporting local Alameda events, hiking and visiting waterfalls, exploring new beaches and jumping waves, traveling to tropical destinations (especially Hawaii), attending music festivals/reggae shows, and spreading the ‘Aloha’ vibe. She is also the founder and admin for Facebook’s community group ‘Alameda 94501’, which she has been running since 2009.