Polka Steps

The basic polka step consists of a preparatory hop followed by a chasse done first to the left and then to the right.

The Polka is primarily a fast dance. It is danced to music written in 2/4 time with the first beat more heavily accented. Polka music may also be written in 4/4 time. It is generally danced to a quick, quick, slow rhythm.

• Polka steps:
  • Basic forward
  • Basic back
  • Left turn

Polka Basic forward step

Man's foot position

Start position

Polka Basic back step

Man's foot position

Polka left turn step

Man's foot position

See also: History of Polka Dance.

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