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Angela Miracle Gladue

Nêhiyaw (Cree) - Performing Artist & Educator

Summary

Angela is a dancer, choreographer, educator, and artist from amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton, Alberta - Treaty 6 territory) and is a member of Frog Lake First Nation. She has over 20 years of professional dance experience and has performed throughout Canada, The US, Europe, New Zealand, Australia, The Philippines and North Africa since 2003. Angela believes in a responsibility to share the knowledge she has gained and continues to pursue cultural dance education while using her existing skills to mentor others so they can succeed. Currently, Angela resides in Washington, DC and has been one of the Lead Dancers for the Juno Award winning group The Halluci-Nation (Formally known as A Tribe Called Red) since 2016.

Selected Work experience

May 2023

Performer & Residency Artist

LEAF Festival - North Carolina

Featured performer and Residency artist for the 2023 LEAF Festival

Mar. 2023

Film Maker/Visual Story Teller

Birrarangga Film Festival - Australia

Selected to screen "ᐃᑐᐦᑌᐃᐧᐣ itohtêwin (Goal of Journey or Destination) at the 2023 Birrarangga Indigenous Film Festival in Austraila

Feb. 2023

Powwow Performer

Indigenous Tourism Canada

Performed the 2022 Rome Delegation show at the Indigenous Tourism Conference 2023 in Winnipeg. 

Jan. 2023

Powwow Performer

Wolly Mammoth Theatre - Washington, DC

Performed for "A Mammoth Showcase" - An interdisciplinary gathering of Native artists in Washington, DC

Oct. 2022Dec. 2022

Dancer/Performer

The Halluci-Nation

Performed as one of the Lead Dancers for The Halluci-Nation 2022 Fall Tour for 11 US City Tour Dates.

Nov. 2022

Dancer for Boogey the Beat in Las Vegas

Indigenous Tourism Canada

Performed Fancy Shawl, Hoop and Jingle for Boogey the Beat in Las Vegas with Indigenous Tourism Canada

Nov. 2002

Performing Artist

Lowell School - Washington, DC

Performed and hosted workshops for Lowell School Assemblies for grades Pre K to 8 for Native American Heritage Month 

Oct. 2022

Featured Performer

Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health

Native American History Month - Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health (jhu.edu) Powwow Dance Performances in Jingle - Fancy - and Hoop Dance.

Sept. 2022

B-Girl - Performing Artist

The Brand Guild - Washington, DC

Performed for The 2022 "Back To The Yards" 80s Dance event with DJ Farrah Flosscette and Bgirl Raquel 

Sept. 2022

Dancer

Kennedy Center

Performed as a part of BMore Houseful House Dance company for National Dance Day, lead and Choreographed by Esperanto Bean

Sept. 2022

Performing Artist

Proof Experiences - Toronto

Invited to Perform for Turbo Tax Launch in Toronto, Canada. 

Sept. 2022

Featured Performer

Upper Georgia Avenue Art All Night

Powwow Dance performance for Upper Georgia Avenue Art All Night in Washington, DC.

Aug. 2022

Performer

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Danced for The Halluci-Nation at the National Museum of African American History and Culture Hip-Hop Block Party.

Aug. 2022

Dancer

Osheaga - Canada

Performed for The Halluci Nation at the Osheaga Music Festival in Ontario, Canada. 

Jul. 2022

Dancer

Field Trip Music Festival 2022

Performed with The Halluci Nation for the 2022 Field Trip Music Festival in Toronto, Canada. 

Jul. 2022

Performing Artist

sākihiwē Festival - Winnipeg

Performed for the 2022 sākihiwē Festival in Winnipeg, Manitoba in Hoop dance and Hip-Hop Dance.

Jun. 2022

Performer

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens - Washington, DC

Hoop dance performance for the opening ceremonies of the 2022 Lotus and Water Lily Festival for Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

May 2022

Dancer

The Halluci - Nation

Performed for the Halluci-Nations 2022 Spring Tour in 7 US Cities

Apr. 2022

Performer/Supporting Artist

The Vatican - Rome

Danced in support of the Indigenous Delegation of Canada who met with Pope Francis for the children who never made it home from residential schools.

Feb. 2022

Featured Performer

The Kennedy Center

Performed various Pow-Wow dances and Hip-Hop/House Dance for the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage 

Nov. 2021

Actor/Performer

Smithsonian - Seasons of Light

Performed and acted in a scene for the Smithsonian's "Seasons of Light" film

Oct. 2021

Actor

Olney Theatre Center

Acted in a Film to Screen section for "The Thanksgiving Play" by Larissa FastHorse att Olney Theater, Maryland. 

Oct. 2021

Dancer

The Halluci Nation

Performed for The Halluci Nation's East Coast Fall Tour across 8 U.S. Cities

Jul. 10 2021

Performer & Guest Instructor

The REACH, at The Kennedy Center

Featured performer and guest teacher for the Wingapo! Native American Dance Circle event hosted by the Kennedy Center in Partnership with cultural Caucus member and curator: Rose Powhatan.

Jul. 2021

Guest Speaker & Instructor

Downie-Wenjack Foundation

Public Speaking to Indigenous Youth Across Canada 

Jun. 172021

Featured Performer

Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business

Performed The Hoop Dance for the Indigenous Women In Leadership Award Ceremony, honouring Chief Tammy Cook-Searson.

Nov 2020

Featured Fashion Designer/Artist

Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto

Featured designer at Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto 2020. Debuted Club Wear Collection titled ᐄᐧᒉᐦᑐᐃᐧᐣ - wîcehtowin (Unity)

20162020

Dancer/Choreographer

A Tribe Called Red World Tour

Choreographer and dancer for A Tribe Called Red's world tour, performing: fancy shawl dance, jingle dress dance, hoop dance and hip-hop dance throughout North America, New Zealand, Mexico, and Europe.

Jul. 2020

Performer

Nelson International Mural Festival

Performed Jingle Dress Dancing for the Nelson International Mural Festival

Mar. 2020Apr. 2020

Film Maker/Visual Story Teller

Quick & Dirty Film Festival 2021

Selected as 1 of 8 filmmakers to create a short dance film for the "Quick + Dirty" Film Festival for Emerging Artists, Ideas & Creative Intensive hosted by Dancers Studio West. Received mentorishop under the guidance of Linnea Swan & Jacob Niedzwiecki to create my own works titled "ᐃᑐᐦᑌᐃᐧᐣ - itohtêwen" (Goal of Journey, Destination).

Aug. 192020

Guest Performer

Wigwam Chi-Chemung - Myseum Toronto

Performed and taught an online Powwow Dance class for the Toronto Myseum.

Oct. 2019Jun. 2020

Actor/Performer

Discovery Theatre

Performed as one of 3 lead cast members in a Smithsonian Museum, Discovery Theatre Production - “Hear Me Say My Name”, an educational theatre show written by Ty Defoe and Roberta Gassabare for school programming to learn about Indigenous history culture.

20122019

Choeographer/Dancer

APTN Presents: Indigenous Day Live

Choreographed and performed on APTN's "Indigenous Day Live" for Indigenous artists: Conway K and the Red Power Squad (2012), A Tribe Called Red (2016), Skylar (2018) & Jacobus (2019).

Apr. 2017

Dancer/Coordinator

Juno Awards

Coordinated some of Canada's Top Street dancers for A Tribe Called Red's 2017 Juno Award show and performed as a fancy shawl dancer for the live to air show. 

Sept. 2014June 2016

Official REWIND Dancer

REWIND Party (Calgary)

Original REWIND Dancer Featured at Calgary's biggest Old School Hip-Hop Party featuring DJs C-Sik & DJ AL V HOsted By Drew Atlas, Ryan Josue and Beni J.

20092016

Dancer/Instructor

Edmonton International Street Performer Festival

- Performed at the 10 day busker festival with Edmonton based dance crew "Rhythm Speaks" and created a 45 minute street show with a blend of choreography, comedy, culture and education. 

- Taught "Be Your Own Busker" dance workshops to children 5-12 with Rhythm Speaks dance crew.

20142015

Dancer/Choreographer

Something From Nothing - Theatre Production

- Mentored youth from G.W. Skene School in Calgary to perform alongside the lead cast dancers in a production called "Something From Nothing" - a Hip-hop based performance and story written by Tara Wilson, Johnny Quest, Jason Galeos, YNOT, and Bgirl Lynx. 

- Casted as a lead dancer, in the role of Bgirl Lynx.

20142015

Dancer/Choreographer

Calgary Stampede - Ghost Riders

Collaborated with Director Tara Wilson and fellow dance artists at Pulse Studios to create roving/street dance production "the Ghost Riders" and performed the show throughout the 2014 and 2015 Calgary Stampede.

20072015

Dancer/Choreographer

Indspire Awards

Performed and choreographed on the nationally televised "Indspire Awards" with artists Conway K and the Red Power Squad (2007), Hell N' Back & Drezus (2008), A Tribe Called Red (2013) and Pieter T feat. Lighting Cloud (2015).

Mar. 2010May 2010

Film Maker/Visual Story Teller

Dreamspeakers Film Festival

Created and directed a short film documentary through the National film board called "Urban Spirits" which was screened at The Dreamspeakers Film Festival and ImagiNative Film Festival.

Sept. 2009Nov.2009

Film Maker/Visual Story Teller

FAVA

Directed, Filmed and Edited "The Blanace Between Both Worlds", a short film documentary showcasing the connection between HipHop and First Nation Culture. Screened at Global Visions Film Festival

Sept. 2008Nov. 2008

Film Maker/Visual Story Teller

FAVA Youth Mentorship Program

Created a short dance film called "The Big Day" that was screened at Global Visions International Film Festival 

20052009

Dancer

Spirit of the Planet Cultural Festival - Italy

Performed as a fancy shawl dancer at the international cultural festival "Spirit of the Planet" and did speaking engagements at schools and promotional venues throughout Italy.

Jan. 2005

Dancer

FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2005

Fancy shawl danced for the opening ceremonies of the internationally televised ski championships in Bormio, Italy.

Jul. 2007

Dancer/Choreographer

Canada Dance Festival

Performed at the Canada Dance Festival, by invitation, with Indigenous bboy/bgirl crew "Freshly Squeezed" as a part of Hip-Hop 360 at the National Performing Art Centre in Ottawa, Canada. 

Sept. 2003

Dancer

Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards - CTV Toronto

Performed on nationally televised 2003 Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards with Conway K  & Red Power Squad.

Selected Teaching Experience

Jul. 2022

Powwow & HipHop Dance Facilitator

Shinnecock Youth Club House

Facilitated Hoop Making, Hoop Dancing, Powwow Dance and Hiphop dance classes for Shinnecock Youth Club on the Shinnecock Nation, NY

Sept. 2021Present

Dance Instructor

City Dance DC

Resident teacher inchildren's, Teen's and beginner Hip-Hop classes for adults. 

Jan. 2021Present

Dance Instructor

Washington Ballet

Resident teacher for The Washington Ballet's after school program throughout Washington, DC.

Jun. 2021Jul. 2021

Film Educator

Lowell School

Taught kids ages 7-11 the basics of FIlm Making to prepare and guide them to create their own short film creations. 

Jan. 2021Present

Dance Instructor

The Lions Den DC
May 2019

Workshop Instructor/Resource Creator

Canada's National Ballet School

- Mentored aspiring female youth dancers during a training camp at the National Ballet School and taught them basics of powwow & hip-hop dance.

- Created online dance resources that can be accessed through the National Ballet's "Sharing Dance" platform for Indigenous communities throughout Canada.

2019

Guest Instructor

York University

Invited as a guest teacher to share hoop dance teachings
with youth from various Toronto schools who attended a specialized dance week hosted by York University.

2018

Guest Instructor

University of Calgary

Invited to the University of Calgary dance program to showcase and share Indigenous dance foundation, culture and history.

20132019

Artist Educator/Dance Instructor

Calgary Catholic & Public Schools

Invited to various schools throughout the City of Calgary to teach dance forms such as powwow, hiphop, breaking and choreography. 

20132017

Dance Instructor/Choreographer

Pulse Studios

Created and mentored youth and children dance crews for stage shows and competitions and taught numerous levels of classes for adults in hip-hop, house dance, locking and foundations of street dance. 

20152016

Guest Dance Instructor/Choreographer

ILL FX Education

Taught foundation of Hip-Hop Movements to students attending the ILL FX Education program & choreographed dance pieces for competitions and performances.

Sept. 2014Jun. 2016

Dance Instructor

Crossings Dance Studio

Taught kids ages 6-12 Hip-Hop Movement and Foundation. Choreographed dance pieces for year end performance. 

Sept. 2014Jun. 2016

Dance Educator

Decidedly Jazz Danceworks

Taught beginner Hip-Hop Classes to community members attending Decidedly Jazz Dance Studio.

20132016

Powwow Instructor

YMCA - Calgary

Mentored children and youth-in-care, who were in weekly attendance for the YMCA powwow dance class, with various techniques, team dance routines and traditional protocols.

20102012

Dance Instructor

Braided Journeys - Edmonton

Taught powwow and hip-hop dance to Indigenous students in the Braided Journeys program throughout Edmonton Catholic Schools.

2004Present

Dance Instructor/Youth Mentor

Various Indigenous Communities & Conferences

Invited to First Nation, Inuit and Metis communities throughout Canada as a guest instructor on hip-hop and Indigenous dance for community members ages 4 and up.  

Oct. 2009 -Nov. 2009

Youth Film Mentor

FAVA - Future Visions Program

Mentored youth at FAVA through the Global Visions Film Festival - "Future Visions" Youth program on how to create a short film documentary or personal film. 

20042011

Dance Mentor

Sun & Moon Visionaries Indigenous Art Gallery/Studio - Edmonton

Taught classes and dance workshops to Indigenous youth and ran weekly dance practices.

20022008

Powwow Instructor

Canadian Native Friendship Center - Edmonton

Taught women and children basic powwow steps, footwork, techniques and routines every Wednesday, an hour before the weekly powwow practice. 

20072009

HipHop & House Dance Instructor

Marr-Mac Dance Studio

Taught foundation in Hip-Hop movements to students attending Marr-Mac. 

Music Videos/Film/Television

"Beyond The Music" Apple Commercial with "The Halluci-Nation" (Formally A Tribe Called RED- Canada) 

Indian City - A Tribe Called Red (Dancer/Dance Coordinator)

CBC Feature: A Tribe Called Red's Secret Weapon

House of Strombo Feature

The Creatives - Story Hive Documentary

Red Winter - Drezus (Dancer)

Picture Locking - by Brief Encounters/Cineworks

I’m Not saying, I’m Just Saying - Tom Jackson

That Flow- Conway K (Director/Dancer)

From the Get Go - Shawn Bernard (Dancer)

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Portfolio

Beadwork & Fashion