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History of Polka Dance
First Polka Dance Steps
Polka Dance Bounce Step
Real Time Polka Dance Lessons
Polka Dancing Closed Position
Polka Dancing Counter Clockwise Steps
Polka Dancing Swing Hold
Polka Dancing Promenade Position
Polka Dancing Open Steps
Polka Dancing Under Arm Turn
Polka Dancing Ladies Under Arm Turn
Polka Dancing Partner Under Arm Turn
Polka Dancing Under Arm Turn Variation
Polka Dancing Quarter Turn
Polka Dancing Push & Return Step
Polka Dancing Push Return Back to Back Step
Polka Dancing Push Return Step Variation
Polka Dancing Push Return Demonstration
Polka Dance Steps Demonstration
Summary: Polka dance and polka music has a long, rich history. Learn about the origin of polka dancing from an expert in this free video.
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Polka dancing originated in the 1800's in Bohemia and is still common throughout Europe and the Americas. Polka refers to the dance itself, as well as the music which is fast and lively. There are several styles of polka dancing but most incorporate short half steps and bounces. This fun dance is usually accompanied by polka music featuring accordions, bass, drums and trumpets.
Are you interested in learning how to polka dance? In this free video series our expert will teach you how to do a variety of basic polka dancing steps. You will learn how to do a first step, bounce step and open steps. You will also learn about the closed position and promenade position, as well as the push and return dance steps. Polka dancing can move fast so you will get several demonstrations of polka dancing steps in real time and with step by step instructions. If you ever wanted to learn to dance the polka our expert is here to teach you everything you needed to know.
"Hi there. We're here to talk about Polka and it's not the dance that you would think of. The Polka is actually a dance designed in 1830's down in Auk, Bohemia and it's a fun little dance that swept across Europe. It actually went through Europe and across the United States and it is still danced today in many nationalities. It's been around a long, long time but it's gone through a lot of changes and transformations and now it's actually a great time. It's best kept secret, most people don't know what a great time it is. Now, one thing about the word Polka, it's actually Czech. But the word Polka means half-step. And, that's what you're going to be dancing in a Polka, a half-step in two four time. But don't worry about that, we're going to teach you all about the Polka in just a few minutes. And, it's going to start out with basic, then we're going to take you on to some other things you can do on the dance floor with it. Most of all you're going to have a great time with it. Polka's a whole lot of fun. Yes, you'll see, and you're going to have a great time with the Polka."
eHow Article: History of Polka Dance
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