Testimonials

"Crowning Choreography by Brooke Mitchell completely changed my walk for the better. I've always loved doing pageants for the public speaaking, but I was never very confident on stage. Brooke gave me lots of personalized tips that helped me improve quickly, and with some consistent practice I wa sable to have a very strong stage presence at my state pageant. I truly had never felt more prepared or confident competing. Brooke even helped me learn my opening number dance, which was greatly appreciated as a non-dancer. She was able to explain dance moves in a way that someone with the singers brain can understand. I would recommend Brooke for anyone competing in a pageant this year. Even if you've been doing it for a while, here's so much you can learn from her because she really knows what she's talking about, and has a lifetime of experience!"

- Michelle Ley

Miss Big Apple 2024,

Top 11 finalist at Miss New York 2024

"From the moment I was crowned Miss Delaware, I started imagining what my Miss America experience would be, and the one thing I immediately knew and didn't have to question was that I wanted Crowning Choreography to create my talent piece for Miss America. From the planning stage, to choreographing, practicing, and supporting me during the actual competition, Brooke was the perfect coach. She worked with me to find a piece that would be challenging for me, yet something I would be comfortable performing. As we worked on the dance over time I saw how she would tweak certain parts to make sure it truly was perfect, each time making sure it matched with what I ultimately wanted. She pushed me to perfect the piece with kindness and enthusiasm, and while it made me want to do a great job to make her proud, she showed me that I should be working to make myself proud too. Brooke didn't just coach me through choreography, she helped me with my mindset towards talent, and I'll be forever grateful to her for giving me a talent piece that I was excited to show off. Thank you Brooke For absolutely everything! The pageant world is in good hands with you."

- Emily Beale

Miss Delaware 2023

"I wouldn't have been able to perform and be as confident on stage if it wasn't for Crowning Choreography by Brooke. Brooke gave me advice based on my personal needs. This provided me with the confidence in myself as well as my capabilities. Without Brooke, I wouldn't have done as well, felt as confident, and made a statement when I was on stage. She helped and guided me with my walk for both the fitness category and evening gown. She worked with me in my gown to allow me to feel as ready as possible. When she taught the routines for the pageant, she taught them in a way that was easy to understand and pick up while providing great choreography. I would recomend Brooke for upcoming competitors. I've known Brooke for a while, and she is the best mentor and truly knows what she's doing!"

- Bryanna Rowe

Miss Southern Delaware's Teen 2024

"Working with Brooke the past three years has been an amazing experience. When I first met Brooke as my sophomore year color guard coach I knew I was in good hands. Year after year we have been able to put on show stopping numbers thanks to her choreography, mentoring, and guidance. She forced me to step out of my comfort zone and try new things (like rolling on the floor under a flag!) Brooke not only taught me new skills and choreography but also helped me be as prepared as possible for my first pageant where I placed first runner up and was awarded multiple finalist awards! I can't wait to continue working with Brooke and to see what new productions she brings to the stage!"

- Hailey Mack

Miss Diamond State's Teen 2023,

1st Runner Up to Miss Delaware's Teen 2023,

IRHS Color Guard Captain 2022-2023

"American Pageants absolutely LOVES Brooke & Crowning Choreography!

Brooke is the best of the best with a variety of different skills and talents. She truly knows how to make every individual feel confident on-stage whether it be by her amazing opening number choreography, parade of gowns, or simply fixing dresses and chatting with girls backstage. Her positive and incredibly fun rehearsals and attitude truly caters to all age groups and skill levels. We are incredibly lucky and thankful to work with Brooke and can't wait to continue working with her for years to come!"

- Katrina Nishioka

American Pageants Titleholder Coordinator,

Miss of America 2022

"For the past several years, The Miss Delaware Scholarship Organization has been fortunate to engage the services of Brooke Mitchell to serve as producer and choreographer for the teen and miss statewide competitions. This could have been challenging since many of the competitors were not trained dancers. Instead, Brooke made each feel comfortable and confident, and the shows went off without a hitch.

Brooke's duties included choosing a theme, selecting music that fit the theme, deciding on outfits for the production numbers, choreographing opening and closing numbers, offering advice on candidate talents, running rehearsals, recording dance numbers, coordinating the backgrounds and sound with the technical crew, and so forth.

All candidates bought into Brooke's vision for the shows because Brooke made each participant feel important. She worked well with everyone, including young girls who had production numbers in our shows. She consulted with us when necessary and made great production suggestions. Brooke worked with us on the show run and she included special walking patterns for the girls when needed. She was personal and professional, and we really enjoyed working with her!"

- George Lee and Tracey Eng

Co-Executive Directors of the Miss Delaware Scholarship Organization 2018-2022

"I began my pageant journey in 2023, competing for Miss Delaware America with absolutely no experience or idea's of what to expect. During this process I was introduced to Brooke Mitchell, she immediately stepped in to help me with my walking, and talent rehearsals, and let me tell you... She knows her stuff! Within two rehearsals with Brooke, I felt more comfortable and confident than ever to step on the Miss Delaware stage. I even placed in the Top 5 at the pageant, my FIRST time competing. If you are looking for someone to choreograph and coach for you for your next pageant, crowning choreography is the best choice you could make! Thank you Brooke for all that you do!"

- Nova Gaffney

Miss Southern Delaware 2024,

4th Runner Up to Miss Delaware 2023

"Brooke was our wonderful color guard coach for my junior and senior year of high school. The first year we started out with only 5 members but we tripped that size the following year. Nonetheless, Brooke always pushed us because she knew our potential even when we doubted ourselves especially when most of our team each year were beginners who had never touched a flag. As color guard captain both years I worked especially closely with Brooke to lead, teach, and perform with the Indian River High School Colorguard. She was a wonderful choreographer and took us from a beginner level group to a group who could spin under flags when we tossed them in the air, chuck flags across the field to be caught, and create intricate stories with only our equipment and bodies. Every week, Brooke would come bubbling with excitement as she had envisioned a new set of choreography and drill she was eager to see come to life. She coordinated the routines and drill for football half time shows, parades, and she had such an incredible devotion to what she does that she even choreographed and taught us two intricate winter guard level routines for us to perform at Indian River High School's fall and spring pep rallies. My favorite performance was to Pushin On by 2WEI. I had never done an indoor guard performance before but it was such a wonderful experience and it helped me to grow so much as a performer. Brooke is such an incredible teacher who has an immense devotion to her work!"

- Kaitlyn Johnson

IRHS Color Guard Captain 2021-2023

"Brooke does an amazing job making you feel comfortable with whatever your level of experience is. She was so encouraging through my first time in the pageant world and helped me feel ready to be on a national stage "

-Brynn String

Miss Delaware's Teen 2022

"Brooke was my color guard coach my Junior and Senior years of high school. I have never met anyone so dedicated to what she does. What I loved about having her as a coach was that she was always pushng us to try new things that we would've never tried ourselves. I was scared of rifle at first but she put me on it for the first ever pep rally performance we did and it's now one of my favorites! She also choreographed the best routines for our filed shows and was so so creative with it- my junior year I remember we threw our flags across the field at each other, it was so cool. Not to mention she is so easy and awesome to work with!!! I loved my time as her student and she truly saved the IRMB Color Guard."

- Jasmine Schaeffer

IRSH Graduate 2023

"Brooke has been our Choreographer for 3 national pageants which has included an opening number production and parade of gowns. She is communicative, creative, and has a wide range of skills including production, directing, staging, and choreography that can accommodate all skill levels. She works well with people of all ages and most importantly our titleholders absolutely adore her as does our entire staff! We feel so lucky to have her and can't wait for her to be running our stage at nationals this year!"

- Alexis Brunner

National Director of American Pageants

"Brooke has been dancing her whole life, and she is very talented. She is also a very engaged dance teacher. She is an innovative choreographer who has an eye for entertainment. Her upbeat choreography is a joy to watch. She has been responsible for choreography for the Miss Delaware Princess program in the past and made it fun for all the participants. She really can bring out the best in her students. I wholeheartedly endorse her for any choreography that you need. She works hard, and makes it fun."

- Laura Moylan

Executive Director of the Miss Delaware

Scholarship Organization 2015-2017