the patron saint of : The sick + poor
Saint Maria Goretti is the patron saint of youth, young women, purity, and victims of rape.
The feast of Maria dAlemanna on September 8.
St James the Greater, the Apostle is the patron saint of Rheumatism, Arthritis, and RA as well as being the patron of Spain and Pharmacists. St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori suffered tremendously from a crippling arthritic condition and some say he is as well. However, the R.C. Church recognizes St. James.
Saint Philomena and St. Maria Goretti are female patron saints of children.
Roman Catholic AnswerThere is no Saint Marissa as such, so no, she is not the patron saint of dance, or anything else. One could say that the name was a form of Maria which is Mary, the Mother of God. But, again, the Blessed Virgin Mary is not the patron saint of dance.
St. Maria Goretti and St. Philomena are two of the female patron saints of children.
While Spain considers her a saint, she has only been beatified in the Catholic Church so is not officially a saint.
I can find no patronages assigned to her.
As far as I can determine, there is no special patron saint of cheerleaders. However, there are a number of other female saints who could help you: St. Lucy, St. Agnes, St. Philomena, St. Maria Goretti, for example. Even St. Teresa of Avila would be a good choice. During her teenage years she was quite rebellious and preferred boys, fine clothes and socializing to a religious life.
Patronage of Maria Mazzarello against bodily ills against sickness sick people
The Patron Saint Inex lists no patron saints of bears.
St. Maria Goretti is often considered the patron saint of teenage girls. She is venerated for her purity, forgiveness, and commitment to her faith, making her an inspiration for young women around the world.