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, ...

Norm heard a modem Polish polka sound firmly grounded ... attest to the vitality of the polka in Wisconsin. The polka was a rebellious dance in the 19th century and has become a Midwestern ...

The dance movements are slow, sliding; the couples sway and gently turn. Popular in the 19th century in Europe (especially in the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy and Poland), the polka says something ...

Whether a die-hard polka fan, curious to learn more about polka music, or just looking for a fun Saturday night, the 3rd ...