Join us for our camps & clinics to help you master your skills!

Sign up to be evaluated for one of our teams.

Learn more about our levels and skill requirements.

MFA Cheer offers private lessons in cheerleading and tumbling.

Tumble and vault all afternoon in the safety of our supervised Gym.

Our Performance Team class teaches aspiring cheerleaders the foundations of cheerleading. This class is a preparation class for those who may be interested in joining the competition world of cheerleading.

Age Groups: 4-7 & 8-12

Sparks: Ages 4-7

Flames: Ages 8-15

If you need a place to practice and prepare you can rent our gym! We have 9 panel mats, a tumble track, and sprung floors.

Use the link below to order dress code items for class.

CHEER DIRECTOR

Hi there! My name is Chaliss Spencer. A little about me—first and foremost, I’m a wife and mama to five beautiful girls. You’ll often spot them trailing behind me at the gym, as cheer truly is a family affair in our world! I started cheering in elementary school and continued on through competitive teams in middle school and onto my high school cheer team, where I earned the All-American Award along with several other recognitions. Over four years ago, I found my home at MFA and immediately fell in love with the atmosphere and community. When I was given the opportunity to step into the role of Cheer Director, I made it my mission to not only grow the program but also to help shape stronger, more confident athletes both on and off the mat. I’m incredibly excited for what this season has in store!

OWNER

Mayeisha’s passion for the arts was born in a Brooklyn community center, where she first experienced African dance across the street from her childhood apartment. That spark led her to audition for The Wiz in third grade—landing the lead role and setting her on a lifelong path in the arts. She went on to attend a series of gifted performing arts schools in New York, training in acting and musical theatre at Henry Street Settlement under Kenneth Greens, and the Harlem Theatre Company. At just 16, she was awarded a BFA Acting Scholarship at Marymount Manhattan College.

As a mother of five, Mayeisha deeply understands the role the arts play in child development, confidence building, and emotional expression. Her mission is to provide children and adults alike with a safe space to move, express, and grow through dance, fitness, and performance

Mayeisha A. Parker is the visionary behind MFA Studios, a thriving Dance, Fitness, and Cheer studio with two locations and over 15 years of community impact. Under her leadership, MFA Studios has become a cornerstone for youth arts education and wellness, offering a wide range of programs including competitive cheer, competitive dance, fitness training, and the area’s largest preschool performing arts program for children ages 2 to 5.

What sets MFA Studios apart is its dual focus on excellence and inclusivity. The studio’s nationally award-winning cheer and dance teams are known for discipline, creativity, and unity. Meanwhile, the Preschool Performing Arts Program introduces young children to ballet, tap, tumbling, creative movement, and musicality—igniting a love for performance early in life.

TUMBLING DIRECTOR

Hi everyone! I'm Cari and I am so excited to be the Tumbling Director for MFA! A little bit about me... I have done competitive gymnastics since I was 6 years old. I made it to Level 10 (highest level in gymnastics). I have also coached competitive gymnastics for 25 years. I am now a Level 10 gymnastics judge. I have obtained several certificatications for gymnastics/ tumbling. I am a certified USAG coach and judge, Safe Sport certified, recognizing and responding to child abuse trained, and First Aid/CPR/AED trained. Outside of gymnastics/ tumbling, I am a wife, a mom to a son and daughter, and a full time 3rd grade teacher. I cannot wait to see all the growth in tumbling this year!

CHEER COACH

Hey y’all I’m Katelyn! I’m so excited to be back coaching with MFA! I absolutely love cheerleading and everything that it stands for! I’m a very passionate, outgoing and energetic person! I started dancing at the tiny age of 2 years old and by 5 years old I found my love for cheerleading! I danced and cheered competitively until I was 18 and for my local middle & high school sports teams! I previously coached cheerleading for MFA when it was just starting out over a decade ago! To see how much it has grown makes me so proud and excited to be back coaching! Aside from cheerleading, I love spending time with my hubby and kids, hanging out by the pool or beach, shopping and all things that sparkle/shine!

CHEER COACH

Hey hey hey! My name is Shamika Waters-Puller better known as Coach Sham. I live in Spotsylvania, VA with my to 2 wonderful sets of twins and my high school sweetheart husband. Born and raised in Culpeper, VA. I was introduced to cheerleading in elementary and have cheered for middle and high school teams, competition teams and even at the NFL Pro Bowl. I have a few years of coaching experience from a previous prep competition squad I created years ago. In addition to coaching cheer and chasing children, I also assist all over VA as a licensed realtor. I love all things pink, girlie,sparkly and over the top. I enjoy choreography the most out of all things cheer and I take pride in building confidence and close connections. I am extremely excited to be at MFA and helping to building the most ELITE athletes in the area!

CHEER & TUMBLING COACH

Hello everyone! My name is Learra Williams. I am SUPER thrilled to be apart of the MFA cheer family! Although, this is my first year coaching with MFA; I am no stranger to cheer. Cheer has always been a passionate part of my life. I started off as a little league cheerleader at the age of 11. From there my love for the sport became apparent. I then began doing Allstar competitive cheer. I also went on to cheer for my former middle school as well as high school football and competition team ultimatly becoming team captain and receiving an Allstate cheer award. Fast forward 4 years, I am no longer competing but faced with the opportunity to come back into the cheer world as a coach! I am truly grateful to pour my love and passion for this sport back into the youth and watch them grow into not only successful/talented athletes but confident individuals too. Outside of cheer, I am a soon to be mom of a sweet baby boy! I am also a full time employee for UVA Health as a SR. Rehabilitation Tech. I am AED, Basic Life support, and CPR certified. I also enjoy spending quality time with my family, friends, a loved ones!

See you all in the gym!

CHEER & TUMBLING COACH

Heyy it’s Coach Amaya aka Coach Maya I joined MFA Studios back in 2024 ! I am a cheer coach as well as dabble in tumbling . I found my passion for cheer when I started cheering through CFA then went onto All-star then middle school and high school competition. 

I’m grateful to be working alongside some amazing coaches as well as amazing athletes. 

I enjoy making new fun routines/choreography and reminding every cheerleader that they are as great as they come !

Outside of the gym , I am a proud military spouse and a full-time Preschool teacher. I am so excited to see the growth and teamwork within this season !!!

ENROLLMENT COORDINATOR

Hey there! My name is Chrissy and I’m from Manassas Park but I’ve lived here in Culpeper for the last 8 years. My background is in childcare and I earned my Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education in 2010. I love interacting with children and hearing all of their stories and encouraging them to be their best. When I’m not at the front desk I can be found working out at the Studio in Locust Grove, driving my kids to practice, listening to Taylor Swift, watching reality TV with my husband or cuddling my dog!

JUNIOR COACH

Hi, I'm Bailey! I’m so excited to be helping coach for the first time this season! I’m 11 years old and getting ready to start Middle School. This will be my 4th year cheering. I’ve learned so much since joining MFA and I can’t wait to share my knowledge and love of cheer with the younger athletes. When I’m not cheering, I love going to the beach, spending time near the ocean, and anything that’s the color blue. I’m looking forward to an amazing season and can’t wait to cheer with you!