Miss Chief Rocka

Angela Miracle Gladue, also known as Miss Chief Rocka is a Nêhiyaw (Cree) and Greek interdisciplinary artist from amiskwacîwâskahikan (ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ – Edmonton, Alberta – Treaty 6 territory) and is a proud member of Frog Lake First Nation. Angela's artistic journey is rooted in community, culture, and a deep love for movement and storytelling.
As an international artist, Angela has shared her craft through masterclasses, performances, lectures, and judging panels across the globe. She remains deeply committed to uplifting Indigenous communities and continues to teach and perform throughout schools and territories across Turtle Island (North America).
Since 2016, she has toured as a lead dancer with The Halluci Nation (formerly A Tribe Called Red) and has opened for icons including TLC, Sean Paul, Lil’ Kim, Maestro, Grandmaster Flash, and Busta Rhymes to name a few.

Highlights & Honors:
* Dancer and choreographer for the Indspire Awards (2007, 2008, 2013, 2015) and 2017 Juno Awards
* 2016 Poundmaker Lodge Powwow Iron Woman Champion
* World Hip-Hop Championship Bronze Medalist with The FlyGirlz Dance Crew
* Multiple national dance competition wins, including Artists Emerge and Canadian Hip-Hop Championships
* Recipient of numerous community and arts awards, including:
* Nellie Carlson Aboriginal Youth Award (2004)
* Heather Jacobs Memorial Award (2005)
* Northlands Emerging Artist Award (2008)
* Chief David Crowchild Memorial Youth Award (2015) for outstanding community leadership
* 2024 Recipient of the S&R Evermay Washington Award for Dance
And has also been a:
* (phone number hidden)4 member of the Kennedy Center Culture Caucus
* (phone number hidden)6 Woolly Mammoth Theatre Core Partner
With every spin and step, Angela weaves together generations of cultural knowledge and lived experience, creating performances that are as educational as they are electrifying. Whether she's performing for intimate gatherings or on global stages, her work invites audiences into the heart of Indigenous resilience, beauty, and strength.

Bring powerful Indigenous dance & culture to your stage, classroom, or event with Miss Chief Rocka as she shares stories that dance - where every step honours cultural legacy.