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DISNEY ON ICE
YOU ARE ENOUGH. DISNEY ON ICE’S MADISON DELUCA
BY NICOLE HEROUX WILLIAMS I PHOTOS BY NSP STUDIO
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Please tell us a little bit about yourself and your background.
Hi! My name is Madison DeLuca. I am 26 years old and from Livonia, Michigan. I come from a very close family- 2 sisters and 1 brother. We are very much dog lovers and look forward to our Florida family vacation every year. done an absolute incredible amount and have been and continue to be the best examples for myself and my siblings. Being the most selfless, strong, giving, loving individuals- I aspire to be one day, what they have been to me. places is such a bonus. I’ve seen several wonderful places that I never thought I would travel to.
I come from a skating family, growing up as a competitive skater, with my older sister who also competed. My brother also being a skater, played hockey up until 2019, where he finished playing in the USHL.
I am a principle skater, portraying the role of Moana. I have now started my 9th year with Disney On Ice this October.
How did you become a part of Disney On Ice?
I became part of the Disney On Ice family in August of 2014. Being a competitive skater my whole life, once it became time to graduate high school, I was unsure of what I wanted to do next. I still wanted to keep skating, but not compete. I had reached my goals in competitive skating and was happy to close that chapter. I wasn’t sold on college just yet, so I decided to send in an audition tape. Shortly after, I heard back and was soon starting rehearsals in Florida. Nine years later, I am still enjoying every bit of it.
Who is one person that inspires you and why?
Picking one person who inspires me is a bit tricky. I have to say, my parents both inspire me each and every day. From my childhood to now, they have
What is your favorite thing about being a part of Disney on Ice?
I for sure have a few favorite things about EXCELLUS being part of Disney On Ice. First, the performing. To be able to continue
doing what I love and skate everyday, it has allowed me to grow so much as a performer. To portray many different roles, do several ensemble numbers that are so fun, such high energy, its so wonderful and rewarding. Another one of my favorite things is definitely having my family come and see me in the show. Knowing they are out there in the audience, always being my biggest fans, it’s so very special to me. Lastly, another favorite is the travel. To be able to skate and also travel to many amazing What are some of the challenges you face with your role in Finding Your Hero? When you enjoy your job and your role so much, it’s hard to actually say there are challenges you face. Challenges always help you grow and I feel that setting goals may be challenging sometimes but when you reach those goals, it’s such a rewarding feeling that makes you a stronger performer.
What does being a part of this family oriented organization mean to you?
Being a part of this Family, means a lot to me. I have been a part of the Family for 9 years now. It means a lot to me as its allowed me to continue skating past my competitive years and take a new path with performing, allowing me to take what I learned with competitive skating and put it towards my performing career and grow in new ways as a performer.
Where is the best place you have ever performed while on tour and why?
I definitely have a few places that are top on my list, but if I had to choose the best one, I would pick South Africa. First, I never thought I would make it to South Africa, and have had the chance to twice now! To then add performing there too, makes it extra rewarding. They absolutely love the show there and to top it off, you’ll meet some of the nicest people. I would love to go back one day.
What is the most rewarding part of this journey?
The most rewarding part of this journey, is seeing all the kids dressed up, smiling, singing and dancing along. Knowing that your hard work, as well as many others, all came together to bring the show to life and make kids dreams. One of my favorite times to perform is on Christmas. Seeing the kids faces just light up, knowing it may be their Christmas present, is so very special. It defiantly puts a smile on my face.
Who has been the most fun to work with?
While on tour, you meet so many people. It could be for the whole tour, or some may come just for a few weeks and it will be several different people, so it’s hard to pick just one person. Each co-worker makes the work place, they all have their own personalities and traits, that when everyone is together, it makes the Family. It is so wonderful to meet so many people from all over the world, create these friendships and be able to work together. think I would ever. Now, today, I do a few different pair roles and enjoy it very much.
What is something that is a must have while on tour?
Being a big coffee lover, a must have on tour is for sure my Nespresso machine. Yes, I travel one! It is a very good investment with the amount of coffee I drink. Knowing each morning, I can wake up and make a latte, defiantly makes the morning easier. If you like coffee, I highly recommend.
What is your daily routine when preparing for the show?
To start, coffee! Once I have my morning coffee, I am ready to start preparing. If it is Opening Day, there’s a few extra things to do before preparing for the show. We warm-up, skate, unpack our costumes, and make sure everything is ready to go. I then will start my makeup and braid my hair. Once it comes time for the show, I will then warm-up again to make sure I am extra ready for the show!
Tell us about your biggest accomplishment in your career to date?
I feel I have a few big accomplishments in my career that I am quite thankful for. First, the role I portray. I worked very hard to get where I am, and it took a few years for me to start portraying a role, so to have a role I get to portray each day is very special to me. Secondly, all the opportunities I have had. They have all helped me grow in so many different ways and helped me get to the place I am at today. Lastly, pairs skating. When I came to tour, I had never done any pairs before and didn’t
What is your favorite form of social media and why?
Instagram for sure! I am not a huge social media person in general but defiantly would pick Instagram as my favorite. I just love to scroll through pictures especially as a way to keep in touch and see my friends and family at home. Its always a plus when you see pictures from each show posted as well!
What is your favorite moment with a fan?
My favorite moment with a fan defiantly has to be from this summer. While playing South America, the crowds were amazing! It was one show during finale, and out of nowhere I was being hugged by a little girl. She had come up onto the pod where I was standing. She for sure didn’t second guess herself and knew exactly what she wanted. It was the tightest hug I have ever received, it was like she didn’t want to let go. Things like this usually do not happen so as it was quite the surprise, it was also a very cute moment.
What is your favorite Disney movie?
My favorite Disney movie is for sure Beauty and the Beast!
How long are you on tour during the year?
Each tour has different schedules. Some tours may be 8 months, some may be 5 months. It all depends on the schedule of each tour. This year, my show, Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero, will be on tour from October until the end of April! We get to tour around the United States, and even Canada!
What is one thing most people don’t know about you?
Most people may not know that I love doing nails. When I was younger, I would always give my friends and family manicures and add little designs to them. It is something I enjoy doing but haven’t been able to do a lot lately. I also LOVE Christmas. It is my favorite holiday. Being able to give and buy presents for all of my friends and family is something I love to do, along with all the Family time. Having everyone together celebrating is one of my favorite things.
