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 ...

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 other to moderately fast music in 2/4 time. The polka quickly spread across Europe, ...

Irene Kolarik and John Frazier dance to the live polka music during the Paczki Day Polka-Palooza at Krzysiak s House ...

It’s really great seeing younger people get excited and dance to polka music.” Part of that effort involves spreading the music far and wide. “When I was a kid, we’d go to church on Sunday ...

The Two Rivers High School Polka Band will play a free concert at the Washington House Museum. Donations will be used for ...

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

The Wheeling Polka Festival wrapped up on Sunday at the Wilson Lodge at Oglebay.The festival has been going on for over a ...

It's Polka Time! After resounding success over the past two years, the 2025 Pennsylvania Polkafest, sponsored by Mrs. T's Pierogies and The Times Leader, makes its debut in the Keystone Grand Ballroom ...

BAY CITY, MI – Five o’clock in the morning may seem to early for polka dancing, dining in for breakfast and enjoying the annual treat of paczki, but it’s not for those who participate in the ...