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Animation & Dance: Polka
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Short essay on this dance. Also mentions conjunto music.
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Arizona Polka Dancing
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Directories of polka organizations in Arizona and of polka bands that play in the state, listing of festivals.
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Bratwurst Pages: Polka!
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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.
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Dance History Archives: The Polka
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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.
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History of Dance: Polka
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Story of the origins and early spread of this popular dance, by Lori Heikkila.
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How to Polka, Texas Style
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Two easy methods, with diagrams.
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John & Marlys Rivard
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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.
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Mixed Pickles: The Polka
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Description of the polka by Henri Cellarius, written in 1858.
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Polish Dances: Polka
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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.
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Polka Happiness
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Book review. Recommends this study of the polka in America to all fans of the polka.
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Polka steps
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Diagram and instructions for basic polka step.
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Polka--popular Czech dance
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The town of Kostelec nad Labem claims to be the birthplace of the polka.
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rec.arts.dance FAQ: Polka
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Brief history, links, explanation of "polka dots."
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Selections from Coralli's Aphorisms on the Polka, 1845
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Quotes about the polka and passion.
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