Name: Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi
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Description: Join Emmy Award-winning travel host Mickela Mallozzi on an enlightening trek around the world, and discover the myriad traditions, cultures, celebrations, and art that exist as we rejoice in the rich diversity of the human experience.

Join Emmy Award-winning travel host Mickela Mallozzi on an enlightening trek around the world, and discover the myriad traditions, cultures, celebrations, and art that exist as we rejoice in the rich diversity of the human experience.

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Mickela returns to where it all began, the Southern Italian beach town of Minturno, where her parents immigrated from over 40 years ago. She reconnects with her roots during the town's biggest celebration, the annual La Sagra delle Regne.

Dancing in My Italy

Mickela gets up close and personal with the locals as she heads to Buenos Aires, Argentina to learn the seductive dance of tango. From attending the world's largest tango festival to dancing on the city's main stage, Mickela sees it all.

It Takes Two to Tango

The Jeju Fire Festival in South Korea celebrates new life, and is brimming with all aspects of Korean tradition, beauty, and modern advancement. Mickela spans the South Korean culture from traditional mask dances to the ever-popular KPOP.

Jeju Fire Festival

Croatia is among the top destinations for world travelers. Join Mickela as she explores the region's dance and musical traditions in the stunning 1,000-year-old city of Dubrovnik along the Adriatic coast.

Croatia's Dalmation Coast

Mickela joins a Pow Wow with the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and listens as the tribe reveals the obstacles a non-Federally recognized tribe faces in the United States.

The Lumbee Dance of the Spring Moon

In Edinburgh, Scotland Mickela celebrates Hogmanay, the world's largest New Year's Eve celebration, and also explores Scotland's traditional dances of ceilidh, Highland dance, and step dance.

Hogmanay in Scotland

Montreal's diverse history translates into the city's unique traditional dances, exemplified by the La Grande Rencontre Festival. Also, experience Montreal's artistic modernity, and take part in a dance lesson for people with disabilities.

Montreal Then and Now

In the hills of Steiermark, Mickela learns the knee-slapping traditions of Schuhplattler. Ball season in Vienna, Austria emulates the ostentatious lifestyle of the imperial Habsburg Family dynasty with its traditional Viennese waltzes.

Waltzing in Vienna

Mickela discovers the diversity and multifaceted cultural history of the metropolitan Malaysian city of Kuala Lumpur through the city's Chinese, Indian, and Malay dance influences.

Malaysia: Part 1

Mickela examines Portugal's colonial influence on the indigenous tribal communities of Eastern Malaysia as she joins in on the annual celebration of Gawai Dayak, the Harvest Festival.

Malaysia: Part 2

Nashville, Tennessee is America's "Music City." Join Mickela as she revels in traditional American music and dance in this vibrant southern city, from line dancing and modern ballet to old-time buck dancing. Do you have the music in you?

Music City

The annual Dancer of the Year Competition in The Cook Islands helps preserve and pass down important aspects of Polynesian culture. On this island paradise, Mickela goes behind-the-scenes at this highly competitive, local tradition.

Dancer of the Year Competition

From the bustling city of Istanbul to the fairy caves of Cappadocia, Turkey calls two continents home, and is a country that contains a rich culture of dance and music. Here, Mickela speaks the universal language of dance with the locals.

Where Europe Meets Asia

Mickela kicks off her New York series in one of the oldest and most iconic neighborhoods in N.Y.C., Manhattan's Chinatown, during the festive time of Chinese Lunar New Year.

Manhattan's Chinatown

Mickela gets a taste of The Balkans as she explores three of New York City's five boroughs: the Slavic Soul Party in Brooklyn, the Gypsy Festival in Manhattan, and the Little Serbia celebration in Queens.

The Balkans in The Boroughs

In preparation for Dia de los Muertos with the Mexican community in New York City, Mickela learns traditional Mexican folk dancing, and even jumps in with an all-female mariachi band.

Viva La Mexico!

Mickela cannot ignore New York's rich history on Broadway. With tap lessons galore, and a spot on Broadway's stage, Mickela gets to live out a New York dancer's dream.

The Bright Lights of Broadway

Mickela celebrates the annual St. Nicholas feast with the Greek-American community in Queens, while also finding time to shine a light on the local heroes who keep Greek culture alive in New York.

Little Greece

The Festival of Lights leads up to some major Indian dance in New York City, including classical Bharatanatyam, Basement Bhangra with DJ Rekha, and South St. Seaport's annual celebration.

Celebrating India

The hidden gem that is Little Ukraine is concentrated within a three-block area in Manhattan's East Village. Join Mickela as she celebrates Pierogi Day, performs splits with Ukrainian dancers, and gets a taste of it all in Little Ukraine.

Little Ukraine

Harlem is one of America's truly unique neighborhoods, one alive with culture, music, delicious cuisine, and of course, dance. This thriving neighborhood has continued its ascent since the first Harlem Renaissance.

Harlem, U.S.A.

Brazilians are born to dance, and Mickela learns how Brazilians in New York keep that energy alive with capoeira, forro, and Carnival's samba.

Little Brazil

Mickela gets transported to Haiti in the streets of Flatbush, Brooklyn through Haitian drum lessons and dance classes, and by visiting local shops dedicated to uplifting Haitian culture.

Little Haiti

The Bolivian community in Queens may be small, but they are mighty. Mickela joins cross-generational Bolivian family members by taking part in two dances: the Caporales and the Tinkus dances.

Bolivian Pride

The Bronx is not only known as the Borough of Salsa, it is also known as the Borough of Music. Follow Mickela as she delves into the longstanding Puerto Rican musical style whose influence stretches across New York City.

Nuyorican Barrios

From Israeli folk dance at the 92Y to eating knishes in the Lower East Side, Mickela spends some quality time getting to know one of New York's most cultural and religiously pious populations.

Jewish Roots

In Season 3, Mickela dances her way through the countries and cultures that make up her hereditary map. Beginning in Italy, she learns the ancient dance of la pizzica, meets the award-winning band Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino, and more.

Puglia, Italy

The Republic of Georgia in The Caucasus is a land of wine, unrivaled hospitality, and Polyphonic singing. In the capital city of Tbilisi, Mickela dances with the Sukhishvili Georgian National Ballet, as well as the folkloric group Zedashe.

Republic of Georgia

Mickela jumps right in with the locals for dancing, music, and the building of Castells in Girona, Catalonia during the Feast of Saint John. She also visits Palamos to learn the iconic Sardana dance and celebrate the Habaneras Festival.

Girona, Catalonia

Cyprus is an ancient island full of mythology and festive dancing. Mickela discovers the rich tapestry of Greek culture here by taking part in belly dancing, meeting silversmiths and lace artisans, and celebrating the Kataklysmos Festival.

Cyprus

In Bucharest, Romania Mickela dances in the villages of Bucovina, then heads to Transylvania to learn the traditional Calusarii dance. She meets with local artisans and is taken in as one of the family in the village of Clejani.

Romania

Mickela's visit to Tangier, Morocco begins with an emotional dance experience with Dar Gnawa. She then tours the Blue City of Chefchaouen, makes music with an all-female Hadra group, attends a celebration in the mountains, and more.

Morocco

Music and dance are core attributes of Ireland's culture. Mickela learns the Riverdance step in Dublin, and the penny whistle at Gus O'Connor's Pub in Doolin. She also attends a matchmaking festival, and Ireland's oldest weekly set dances.

County Clare, Ireland

Beginning in the awe-inspiring Dingle Peninsula, Mickela dances with David Geaney, goes on a walking food tour of Dingle, sits in on a trad session with SuperCeili at The Dingle Music Shop, and is then taught the brush dance in Killarney.

The Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland

Mickela attends Le Fete de Bayonne to celebrate French Basque Country tradition. This includes dancing the Fandango, handling giant puppets, tasting the region's traditional cuisine, and experiencing the renowned Pastorale.

The French Basque Country

The passionate dance and music of flamenco envelopes their world as Mickela soaks in Seville, Spain. First, Mickela dines at one of the oldest tapas bars in Seville before receiving instruction from legendary dancer, Cristina Hoyos.

Seville, Spain

Utrera, Spain contains a strong flamenco heritage, as is evident at the lively Potaje Gitano Festival. Mickela then meets a six-year-old flamenco dancer named Carmen, sits with singer Tomas De Perrate, and becomes an honorary Bell Ringer.

Utrera, Spain

In Uzbekistan, Mickela learns to play the doyra in Tashkent, visits the 700-year-old Siyob Bazaar along the ancient Silk Road in Samarkand, dances in the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bukhara, and shares a traditional dish of plov.

Uzbekistan

Mickela celebrates black voices in the arts by dancing with the renowned Dance Theatre of Harlem and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. She also drums and dances with the Brooklyn United Marching Band and pays homage to Juneteenth.

Black Voices

New York's Cuban-American community is alive with rhythm and dance. Mickela meets with the Afro-Latin Jazz Band, dances with the legendary Oyu Oro Afro-Cuban Dance Ensemble, and simmers in the sand with Cuban salsa on Rockaway Beach.

Cubanos

The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community is a beautifully diverse group of cultures, and Mickela gets a taste of the Pacific Islands around the boroughs by experiencing Na Pua Mai Ka Lani Nuioka, Soh Daiko, Taiko, and more.

Asian American and Pacific Islander

Hip Hop was born in The Bronx, which has evolved over time, and still thrives today around the world. Mickela visits the Hip Hop Museum and meets up with the legends, and the next generation, of Hip Hop artists, D.J.s, and dancers.

The Boogie Down Bronx

From dancing with the fabulous Korean KCS Senior Dance Team to tasting her way through the culinary mecca that is Flushing, Mickela immerses herself into the Asian-American community in the diverse and ever-changing neighborhood of Queens.

Flushing, Queens

From Lincoln Center to Broadway, NYC's dance, theatrical, and musical stages are open for business and ready to electrify audiences. Join Mickela and meet the people responsible for the future of New York City's performing arts.

Open Stages

Dance can empower EVERYONE. A visit with The Pacemakers, STooPS Bed-Stuy, Broadway Dance Center, Table of Silence Project 9/11, and the Thunderbird American Powwow, confirms that dance can both enlighten one's spirit, and it can heal.

Empower NYC

Latinx communities span the entire city of New York and Mickela hits all the hot spots, including the Astoria Tango Club and the Loisaida neighborhood. She also dances the Dominican bachata, drums with Batala, and visits Ballet Hispanico.

Latinx

In the Bronx, Mickela meets with the largest Garifuna community in the United States, a people of Afro-Caribbean culture with Central American influences whose dances and music have miraculously survived generations of incredible odds.

Garifuna

Mickela learns the Kandyan dance at the Sri Lankan Dance Academy and visits the family-owned restaurants on Victory Blvd. that prepare traditional dishes. She also celebrates with the incredibly diverse community through song and cricket.

Little Sri Lanka

Mickela learns Algerian Rai with Esraa Warda, explores Bay Ridge's Little Middle East, and celebrates a Palestinian wedding with the Freedom Dabka Group. If one's soul is open, everyone can share in the joy of culture, food, and tradition.

Arab-American

Mickela heads to Little Caribbean in Brooklyn to prepare for the joyous Carnival season. She dances with Soka Tribe, learns the steel pan with Tropical Fete, transforms into a genuine Moko Jumbie, and dines in the West Indian Market.

Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi

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