Nora Oakey, trained under Lusia Pavlychenko in Saskatoon and Celia Franca at the National Ballet School. She performed with the Banff Centre Opera under the direction of Gweneth Lloyd and Betty Farrally. Mrs. Oakey holds her RAD Advanced Certificate as well as her RAD Teaching Diploma. An Associate of the Royal Academy of Dance, she directed Scotia Ballet Studio from 1982-1992 before helping Micaela establish Coastal Dance as its Artistic Advisor. A much loved and respected teacher, her wisdom and generosity continue to guide and shape young dancers.