Polka (Folk Dancing)

Polka Sites:

Mixed Pickles: The Polka Mixed Pickles: The Polka: Description of the polka by Henri Cellarius, written in 1858. (Polka) http://www.mixedpickles.org/polka.html John & Marlys Rivard 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. (Polka) http://www.angelfire.com/folk/polka/index.html The Wonderful World of Polka The Wonderful World of Polka: Theresa, a middle-school student from Wisconsin, gives tips on polka dancing for beginners. (Polka) http://www.mcpasd.k12.wi.us/~kms/moenwebprojects/webht8778/ Dance History Archives: The 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. (Polka) http://www.streetswing.com/histmain/z3polka.htm Animation & Dance: Polka Animation & Dance: Polka: Short essay on this dance. Also mentions conjunto music. (Polka) http://www.anidance.de/en/he5d.htm History of Dance: Polka History of Dance: Polka: Story of the origins and early spread of this popular dance, by Lori Heikkila. (Polka) http://www.centralhome.com/ballroomcountry/polka.htm Polish Dances: Polka 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) http://www.usc.edu/dept/polish_music/dance/polka.html Bratwurst Pages: Polka! 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. (Polka) http://www.bratwurstpages.com/polka.html Polka--popular Czech dance Polka--popular Czech dance: The town of Kostelec nad Labem claims to be the birthplace of the polka. (Polka) http://kostelec-nad-labem.misto.cz/_MAIL_/polkaen.htm rec.arts.dance FAQ: Polka rec.arts.dance FAQ: Polka: Brief history, links, explanation of "polka dots." (Polka) http://www.eijkhout.net/rad/dance_specific/polka.html How to Polka, Texas Style How to Polka, Texas Style: Two easy methods, with diagrams. (Polka) http://www.geocities.com/goodolejoe/polka2.html Polka steps Polka steps: Diagram and instructions for basic polka step. (Polka) http://www.centralhome.com/ballroomcountry/polka_steps.htm Arizona Polka Dancing Arizona Polka Dancing: Directories of polka organizations in Arizona and of polka bands that play in the state, listing of festivals. (Polka) http://home.earthlink.net/~robertmeddock/ Polka Happiness Polka Happiness: Book review. Recommends this study of the polka in America to all fans of the polka. (Polka) http://trfn.clpgh.org/free-reed/reviews/polkahappiness.html Selections from Coralli's Aphorisms on the Polka, 1845 Selections from Coralli's Aphorisms on the Polka, 1845: Quotes about the polka and passion. (Polka) http://www.lavoltapress.com/dance/quote.htm