| Polka | |
|---|---|
| Stylistic origins | |
| Cultural origins | Early to mid-19th century, Kingdom of Bohemia, Austrian Empire |
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Polka is a dance style and genre of dance music in 2
4 originating in nineteenth-century Bohemia, now part of the Czech Republic. Though generally associated with Czech and Central European culture, polka is popular throughout Europe and the Americas.[1]
- ^ "The History of Polka: From Europe to Northeast Ohio". PBS Western Reserve. Retrieved 5 October 2024.