Polka Resources from Performing Arts Directory

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.

rec.arts.dance FAQ: Polka - Brief history links explanation of polka dots.

Selections from Coralli's Aphorisms on the Polka 1845 - Quotes about the polka and passion.

The Wonderful World of Polka - Theresa a middle-school student from Wisconsin gives tips on polka dancing for beginners.