Bare Feet With Mickela Mallozzi

Mickela asks the question, “What does ACCESSIBILITY mean?” for disabled artists and audiences in the United States. She meets with pioneering artists including professional physically integrated dance companies and dance programs for children with disabilities. Mickela is on a personal mission to find out how accessibility is defined in the professional arts, education, and audience experience.

Mickela heads to Lafayette, Louisiana to celebrate the 50th Annual Festivals Acadiens et Créoles, the largest celebration of Cajun and Creole music, dance, and culture in the world! She learns to the play the iconic rubboard with Tee Don Landry, tries zydeco dancing at a traditional Creole La La, and tastes the delicacies of the area on a Cajun Food Tour!

Mickela goes back to one of her favorite countries in the world, the Republic of Ireland, but explores an entirely new region to her – the Wild Atlantic Way North coast of the island! From making music with the world-renowned Irish band Kíla outside of Sligo to jumping in a trad session on fiddle in Donegal, Mickela gets a view into the hidden gem of Ireland!