But in the Midwest, music and dancing are shared among ethnic groups, and most bands are ethnically mixed. In the 20th century, radio broadcasts and recordings delivered the polka to more new ...

The name’s explanation calling on the Czech word for ‘half’ is highly plausible, as it’s tightly linked to the nature of the dance: the polka is based on a pattern of stepping from one foot to the ...

There are also free dance lessons, an arts and crafts fair ... (WBAY) - The sound of polka music is once again filling the air of northeast Wisconsin. Pulaski Polka Days started around 4 p.m ...

Rex Taneri and his Orchestra provided polka-style music, bringing some members of the audience to their feet to dance or sing along. Taneri of Canfield, a Warren native, said the band lost 17 ...