administrative staff
Rosalind "GMA" Parker (CFO)
Rosalind "GMA" Parker (CFO)
Rosalind "GMA" Parker (CFO)
Rosalind Parker "GMA" is the head of our financial department. She has been in the accounting field for over 40 years. She was the Head Secretary for the late, Joyce LaVerne at Joyce LaVerne Dance Studio. Roz is our go to Dance Mom, she has all the experience in being an actual Dance Mom behind the scenes and on stage for over 20 years. S
Rosalind Parker "GMA" is the head of our financial department. She has been in the accounting field for over 40 years. She was the Head Secretary for the late, Joyce LaVerne at Joyce LaVerne Dance Studio. Roz is our go to Dance Mom, she has all the experience in being an actual Dance Mom behind the scenes and on stage for over 20 years. She offers great tips to help you become a supportive parent for your student. Roz has also graced the stage in several dance performances such as as the lion from The Wiz, Aunty Em (The Wiz), and few tap and jazz performances.
Champ (Studio Manager)
Rosalind "GMA" Parker (CFO)
Rosalind "GMA" Parker (CFO)
As a native Washingtonian, Champ found her passion for dance at a very tender age. She began dancing when she was six and hasn’t stopped since. Dancing with several professional companies around the DMV area, Champ has over 25 years of dance experience. In 2006 Champ took on her first role as a choreographer/director with her first dance
As a native Washingtonian, Champ found her passion for dance at a very tender age. She began dancing when she was six and hasn’t stopped since. Dancing with several professional companies around the DMV area, Champ has over 25 years of dance experience. In 2006 Champ took on her first role as a choreographer/director with her first dance company “Dance Explosion” partnering with DCPR. Champ is now the founder/CEO of xCel Hip-Hop Performance Company, LLC where she mentors and professionally train adults and young girls to express themselves through the art of dance and development.
Champ has over 15 years of management experience and is excited to grow in her role as the Studio Manager at MAPAC.
Favorite quote: “Never allow a temporary situation, determine an everlasting outcome”
our dance instructors
Jordynn Lee
Destyni McClain
Destyni McClain
Jordyn has been in the dance community with years of performing, instructing, and leadership experience. She has performed in a variety categories such as Parade (televised included), Stand Battle, Field Show, Lyrical, and Hip Hop. Jordynn has also attended an Intensive Majorette workshop with the former ASU Stingettes captain, Asia Marti
Jordyn has been in the dance community with years of performing, instructing, and leadership experience. She has performed in a variety categories such as Parade (televised included), Stand Battle, Field Show, Lyrical, and Hip Hop. Jordynn has also attended an Intensive Majorette workshop with the former ASU Stingettes captain, Asia Martin. Her most notable performances:
Martin Luther King Day Parade,
AAU Competition at Six Flags America,
Washington D.C. Independence Day Parade, National Cherry Blossom Parade, Buck or Die Ohio (May 2019)
Stands in the Stands led by Dianna Williams featuring the Birmingham and Atlanta Dancing Dolls (May 2019), Wizards Half Time Show (November 2019)
Destyni McClain
Destyni McClain
Destyni McClain
Destyni is a Suitland High School CVPA Dance Program graduate with a background in Advanced Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Toe, Hip-Hop, and Hip-Hop Majorette! Destyni recently made it to the Semi-Finalists round for the Washington Wizards Dance Team. She was one of the youngest to audition straight from high school a long with collegiate dancers.
Destyni is a Suitland High School CVPA Dance Program graduate with a background in Advanced Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Toe, Hip-Hop, and Hip-Hop Majorette! Destyni recently made it to the Semi-Finalists round for the Washington Wizards Dance Team. She was one of the youngest to audition straight from high school a long with collegiate dancers. She has performed in multiple venues and competitions on the East Coast. Destyni has shown great leadership and professionalism as a dancer for MAPAC. Destyni has been a member of Main Attraction for several years and is an official "MAPAC Vet"!
Aniyha Mason
Destyni McClain
Aniyha Mason
Aniyha has been circling the dance industry for over 10 years. Ranging in all dance styles including Ballet, Pointe, Hiphop, Jazz, Modern Techniques Graham & Horton, Tap, Majorette, African and more. She was a Washington Wizards WizKid dancer for 4 years. She has participated and performed in multiple dance conferences and showcases such
Aniyha has been circling the dance industry for over 10 years. Ranging in all dance styles including Ballet, Pointe, Hiphop, Jazz, Modern Techniques Graham & Horton, Tap, Majorette, African and more. She was a Washington Wizards WizKid dancer for 4 years. She has participated and performed in multiple dance conferences and showcases such as The National Highschool Dance Festival, MAPDA, Maryland Regionals, Shell Shock Dance conventions, Wizard Dancer Clinic and is now Jr. President of Extra Ordinary Ent which is a highschool & college level modeling program. She brings a high level of energy and creativity to MAPAC.