Encanto
Disney animated musical
Disney's vibrant story about the magical Madrigal family in Colombia.
About This Theme
Encanto took the world by storm, and We Don't Talk About Bruno became one of Disney's biggest hits. The Colombian-inspired music is rhythmically exciting and emotionally varied, making it perfect for recitals. What sets Encanto apart is the ensemble focus. While Mirabel is the lead, every family member has a distinct personality and power. This means you can feature many dancers in substantial roles, not just two or three leads.
We Don't Talk About Bruno is irresistible. The song builds and builds, adding voices and energy until the whole cast is involved. It is practically designed for ensemble choreography. Surface Pressure gives you a powerful solo or small group piece about the pressure to be strong. Waiting on a Miracle captures that feeling of wanting to fit in. Every song connects to emotions your dancers and audience understand.
Age Groups & Casting
Key Roles & Characters
Song Suggestions
Costume Ideas
Each Madrigal has a signature look. Mirabel wears her embroidered skirt and glasses. Luisa is in blue with muscles suggested through padding or fitted costume. Isabela wears pink and purple with flower details.
Bruno's costume is green with a hooded ruana. Dolores wears red with sound-wave patterns. The key is giving each character distinct colours and details so the audience can identify them instantly.
Villagers wear traditional Colombian-inspired colours - warm yellows, oranges, and reds. Butterflies (a key motif) can appear as accessories or featured costumes.
Staging & Set Ideas
The Casita (magical house) is central. You can suggest it with doorways and windows, or simply with magical lighting effects - things moving, glowing, responding to the family.
Key set moments: Bruno's vision (green lighting, sand effects), Isabela's flowers (can be fabric flowers held by dancers or dropped from above), Luisa's strength (consider prop donkeys or simple weight-suggesting items). The final celebration needs warm, festive lighting.
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