HistoryHistory Norma's Academy of Dance was established in 1972 by the late Norma B. Mitchell, and her daughter, Djana Bell, is continuing the legacy. Performing in and out of Georgia, the academy has been an asset to the Metropolitan Atlanta area for nearly four decades. Purpose Our goal is to mold and shape children into confident, creative, technically adept, and responsible young women and men in a supportive and non-threatening environment.