Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi
Join Emmy Award-winning travel host Mickela Mallozzi on a trek around the world, exploring culture, dance and celebrations! From a magical journey in Turkey to dancing tango on the main stage in Buenos Aires, and experiencing the ethnic flavors of NYC, Mickela seeks out the traditional side of every culture while connecting with the local community through celebration and artistic expression.
- 2014-2025
- 8 seasons
- American Public Television
- Reality
Join Emmy Award-winning travel host Mickela Mallozzi on a trek around the world, exploring culture, dance and celebrations! From a magical journey in Turkey to dancing tango on the main stage in Buenos Aires, and experiencing the ethnic flavors of NYC, Mickela seeks out the traditional side of every culture while connecting with the local community through celebration and artistic expression.
Season 3 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2019
Episode 1
Puglia, Italy
Thu, Jun 6, 2019
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.
Episode 2
Republic of Georgia
Thu, Jun 13, 2019
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.
Episode 3
Girona, Catalonia
Thu, Jun 20, 2019
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.
Episode 4
Cyprus
Thu, Jun 27, 2019
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.
Episode 5
Romania
Thu, Jul 11, 2019
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.
Episode 6
Morocco
Fri, Jul 19, 2019
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.
Episode 7
County Clare, Ireland
Thu, Jul 25, 2019
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.
Episode 8
Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way
Thu, Aug 15, 2019 25 mins
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.
Episode 9
The French Basque Country
Thu, Aug 22, 2019
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.
Episode 10
Seville, Spain
Thu, Aug 29, 2019
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.
Episode 11
Utrera, Spain
Thu, Oct 17, 2019
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.
Episode 12
Uzbekistan
Thu, Oct 24, 2019
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.
