Angela King Designs has costumed the world of professional dance since 1989, with clientelle ranging from professional sports dancers, television productions, and stage shows.  AKD costumes for teams and events from 8 to over 800 performers. 

Since AKD's inception, Angela's main goal has been for dancers to feel beautiful, professional, and comfortable in her designs.  With this in mind, AKD stays current with the textile industry to incorporate the latest fabrics, embellishments, and trends into every AKD costume.  Also available at Angela King Designs are pom-poms, boots, and a full range of performer accessories.

         Angela King-Twitero

Angela has dressed every type of dance: celebrity stage shows, half-time shows of over 800 performers, professional sports dancers, competitive dancers, professional wrestling and even events for The Grammy Awards featuring artists such as Stevie Wonder, Elivis Costello, and Mary J. Blidge.  Styling events is another of Angela's talents.  This past year, Angela was hired to style Cartier's, star studded, Rodeo Drive Anniversary Party with designs from Roberto Cavalli.

"Dance has always been a theme in my life, between ages 3-25, it is a part of my every memory." says Angela, founder of Angela King Designs, Inc.  Angela began dancing at age 3, spent all four years of high school on the pom squad, and continued into the pros with the San Francisco 49ers "Gold Rush" Cheerleaders, where she danced on the team for 7 years.  She then moved up, into management with the 49ers, directing the Gold Rush for 5 years.  During that time, Angela also co-founded the NFL Pro Bowl Cheerleaders and coordinated dancers for 3 NBA teams and 1 other NFL team.  "Being a dancer and working with dancers comes naturally to me.  It is something I love and believe in strongly." 

During her time as a professional dancer, Angela appeared in TV commercials, toured the world with USO Celebrity Tours, and danced with some of the best... Paula Abdul, Patrick Swayze, Tina Landon and Kenny Ortega. 

Angela published the first book of it's kind on professional cheerleading.  "There wasn't any type of resource available for people moving from cheerleader or dancer into management.  Now there is - I hope this book fills a void and helps directors prepare for their transition into administration." says Angela of the reason she wrote the book.  (For more information please see the link at the top of the page.)

In keeping with the fast pace of the industry, Angela works to bring new and different aspects to AKD.  The creation of The Costume Lounge Club is one of her newest additions.  The Costume Lounge brings industry information to the world of professional cheerleaders,dancers, and directors.  It links together the community and shares updates on products, events, and advice from the best in the industry.

Go Wild! Wear was lauched in 2009 to provide cheerleaders and directors with AKD house pattern designs available on-line for quick delivery.  Go Wild! also offers everything a cheerleader would need for costumes; poms, warm-ups, work out wear, audition costumes, and hard-to-find cheerleader boots.




Angela King Designs is proud of it's employees, the people who make this business possible.  The dedication they have to their art shows in each costume produced at AKD and the years of work they have in the industry speaks for itself. 

Angela Twitero     President/Founder        21 years
Vickie Miller           Director of Operations  12 years
Teresa Suarez      Production Manager        4 years

Our sewing staff has a combined history of over 30 years in the production industry.  


For immediate customer service, you may contact Vickie Miller, Director of Operations at Angela King Designs.  If you would like to develop costumes for your team or have questions - Vickie would love to help you!
1-877-97-GOAKD Ext. 710

 

Introducing our new AKD Sales Representative Team!

To meet the increasing need of fabulous costumer service, AKD has developed a sales team!  The sales representatives are located in target areas throughout the US and are able to assist new clients with AKD and Go Wild! Wear orders and development of costume designs. 


Laura Eilers: AKD Lead Sales Rep and Rep for the Northeast Territory
Laura is a seasoned professional cheerleader!  She has cheered the sidelines for the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs, St. Louis Rams, and even for the MLS KC Wizards.  Laura served as team captain and assitant director to her former teams, and now is the team director for the Richmond Raiders, "Lady Raiders", Indoor Football.  As a former dance instructor for UDA, Laura has traveled the US teaching dance to high school and college teams. Laura holds a degree in Public Communication and graduated Magna Cum Laude.  With this resume, there is no wonder that Laura is succeeding and leading in the pro cheerleading industry.  As the Lead Sales Rep for AKD and Go Wild! Wear, she assists Angela in sales development and over-sees the sales rep team. 
You can reach Laura at 1-877-97-GOAKD Ext.712.
Laura@gowildwear.com


Kelly Stewart-Barker: Sales Rep for the Southeast Territory
Kelly is an Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders alumni, with 6 years as a team member, 4 of which she served as Captain for the team. In 1994 Kelly held the honor of being choosen "Pro Bowl Cheerleader" for the Falcons and represented her team in Hawaii at the Pro Bowl.  Not only was Kelly a NFL Cheerleader, she was also a cheerleader at Duke University, where she graduated with her degree in Psychology. Kelly is still active with the Falcons as she choreographs for the Falcon Alumni Cheerleaders, and is co-owner of "Dance and Cheers 2 You!" a dance school and cheerleading camp company. Kelly is located in the Atlanta area and would love to assist you with your team order.  If you are located in Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, or Kentucky, please give Kelly a call.
You can reach Kelly at 1-877-97-GOAKD Ext. 715.
Kelly@gowildwear.com

Rani McLenon: Sales Rep for the Southwest Territory

Rani has a true heart for cheerleading and the professional cheer industry.  She is an NFL Cheerleader Veteran from the Kansas City Chiefs and the Arizona Cardinals, and is a Director of Dance Camps for UDA, where she was nominated Veteran of the Year.  Rani is developing the next generation of cheerleaders through the National Youth Sports program where she is the National Cheerleading Director.  Rani holds a Master of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Science Degree, and graduated Cum Laude from the University of Nebraska.  Her home base is in the Phoenix, AZ, area and she would love to help you develop uniforms for your team if you are in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, and Utah.

You can reach Rani at 1-877-97-GOAKD Ext. 713

Rani@gowildwear.com

 


Darlene Clancy: Sales Rep for the Florida and Mid North Territory
Darlene is the perfect example of a veteran NFL Cheerleader, that continues to give back to the cheerleading industry!  As a former member of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Darlene currently serves on the board for the Professional Cheerleaders Alumni.  She also donates her time supporting the US Troops with the "Sweethears for Soldiers" organization and is their Director of Media Relations.  Currently, Darlene is the Cheerleading Director for the Jacksonville Axe Men, "Axe Maidens", National Rugby League.  Originally from New York, Darlene makes her home in the Jacksonville area.  If you are located in Florida, Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota, or Wisconsin, Darlene would love to help you achieve your costume goals!
You can reach Darlene at 1-877-97-GOAKD Ext. 714.

Darlene@gowildwear.com