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

Basic forward step Polka

Polka Basic back step

Man's foot position

 Basic backward steps Polka

Polka left turn step

Man's foot position

 Left turn in Polka

See also: History of Polka Dance.

Instructional Polka Dance Videos and DVDs.

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