Polka

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» Animation & Dance: Polka - Short essay on this dance. Also mentions conjunto music.
» Arizona Polka Dancing - Directories of polka organizations in Arizona and of polka bands that play in the state, listing of festivals.
» Bratwurst Pages: Polka! - The official state dance in Wisconsin: its place in social life and culture. Also one way to dance the polka. Very generous, considering the webmaster is one of the few Wisconsinites who doesn't polka.
» Dance History Archives: The Polka - The rise of this dance related to the redowa and the schottische. Important people and places in its early popularization, some early sheet music titles, names of some popular polkas.
» History of Dance: Polka - Story of the origins and early spread of this popular dance, by Lori Heikkila.
» How to Polka, Texas Style - Two easy methods, with diagrams.
» John & Marlys Rivard - Personal page of a couple from Houston who love to dance, especially polka and Cajun. A history of polka, and polka in Texas. Includes information on organizations, radio, bands, likely opportunities for dancing in the state.
» Mixed Pickles: The Polka - Description of the polka by Henri Cellarius, written in 1858.
» Polish Dances: Polka - Essay points out that the polka, while popular among Polish-Americans, is not really a Polish dance like the polonaise or mazurka. Several photos. Includes bibliography.
» Polka Happiness - Book review. Recommends this study of the polka in America to all fans of the polka.
» Polka steps - Diagram and instructions for basic polka step.
» Polka--popular Czech dance - The town of Kostelec nad Labem claims to be the birthplace of the polka.
» Selections from Coralli's Aphorisms on the Polka, 1845 - Quotes about the polka and passion.
» The Origin of the Word "Polka" - Article on the contenders for the origins of the word "polka" and the dance it denotes.
» The Wonderful World of Polka - Theresa, a middle-school student from Wisconsin, gives tips on polka dancing for beginners.
» rec.arts.dance FAQ: Polka - Brief history, links, explanation of "polka dots."