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