The polka was a rebellious dance in the 19th century and has become a Midwestern regional tradition since. Today Midwesterners have the opportunity to dance to rock music, join square dance clubs ...

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 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 ...

When a band starts playing “Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie,” perhaps you know the next words are “Who’s not ready, holler I.” ...

Polka music is thriving locally. Thankfully, we have a young generation in our community who are keeping this dance style and genre of dance music alive — the Two Rivers High School Polka Group.