Episode 18 · Coaches

What Cheer Choreographers Actually Do (Scoring & Routines)

1 hr 18 min2026-04-23with Brooke — Queen B Choreo

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Episode summary

What this one is about

Coach. Judge. Gym owner. Choreographer. Brooke (Queen B Choreo) breaks down what really goes into building a routine — and it's way more than just dance. How routines are built to maximize the score sheet, difficulty vs execution, why small details decide competitions, and behind-the-scenes judging insights you're not supposed to know.

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Guests in this episode

BROOKE WOJCIK CHOREOGRAPHER • QUEEN B CHOREO

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Topic hubs

Scoring & JudgingHow cheer routines are actually evaluated — deductions, execution, difficulty and rubric categories — and why a clean routine doesn't automatically win.Gym & Program CultureHow to read a gym's culture, what separates a good program from a good record, and how to tell whether a gym fits your family.

Parent questions

Why can a cheer team Hit Zero and still lose?How are cheer routines built to score?How do cheer levels and athlete readiness relate?How do I know if a cheer gym is a good fit?

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