The polka, a lively couples dance in 2/4 time, had developed from folk roots and became a European popular dance craze in the 1840s. In elite Paris salons and in humble village squares and taverns ...

Nevertheless, polka is strongly associated with Poland and especially Polish Americans, to the extent that many believe it’s a Polish invention. But it seems the name’s etymology is actually Bohemian, ...

“And the average age of the crowd is a lot different from the people at your average polka festival. It’s really great seeing younger people get excited and dance to polka music.” Part of ...

(music) >> the sounds of polka music were heard today in berks county. a polka dance fundraiser for the american cancer society was held in muhlenberg township. john burchack is polka fanatic ...

Henry Ford preferred the country dances he learned as a boy - quadrilles, gavottes, the schottische, the polka and the chorus jig were his favorites. Later in life he hosted dance lessons in ...

Irene Kolarik and John Frazier dance to the live polka music during the Paczki Day Polka-Palooza at Krzysiak s House ...

Moeller said, like last year, there will be more live musical talent, including polka music. Those who come to Bockfest can expect to dance to live music all day long. River City Baskapelle ...